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Namegata Farmers Village

3.5

33 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Uzaki 1561

Namegata Farmers Village in Uzaki, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture is an interactive agricultural theme park. At Yakiimo Factory Museum made by utilizing a former school building, you can learn about sweet potatoes and baked potatoes. It also holds a hands-on class for making sweet potato. You can also have your own farm, and both families and couples can enjoy the whole day at a restaurant that uses local vegetables and a facility which you can catch crayfish.

ファーマーズビレッジという名の通り、らぽっぽが運営するとても大きな農場で、農業体験やグランピングができます。メインの小学校を改装した建物には、ショップやミュージアムがあります。ショップには、らぽっぽのお菓子が揃っていてお土産になります。ファーマーズマルシェにはいろいろな野菜が並んでいました。スイートポテトが3個パックで300円だったので買ってみたところ、とても美味しくコスパ最高でした。校舎と校庭の...
Iias TSUKUBA

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Ibaraki Tsukuba-shi Kenkyu-gakuen 5-19
Hitachi Civic Center, Museum of Science - Celestial Theater

4.5

35 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Saiwaichou 1-21-1 Hitachi Civic Center

興味を持って楽しみながら科学について考えられる構成になっています。体験工作コーナーもいくつかブースがありました。規模の大きなプラネタリウムもありますので、お子様がとっても楽しめる施設です。
Mito City Forest Park

4.0

33 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Abotsukechou 588-1

A park enclosing pine forest, mixed tree groves, and ponds. The numerous life-sized models of dinosaurs are popular with children. There's also large playground equipment and a petting zoo where children can play with goats and rabbits.

Forest Park is a very natural place located in the town of Abokke in Mito city. First of all, there are many playgrounds for children there. It is also a place where you can come in contact with...
Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum

4.0

27 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Kasamashi Kasama 2345 Kasama Art Forest Park

"A prefectural art museum located inside Kasama Geijutsunomori Park a five-minute drive from JR Kasama Station. Dedicated to the concepts of ""excitement,"" ""understanding,"" and ""fun,"" the museum presents the history and techniques of Kasama ware. The museum's standing exhibition consists of pieces by recipients of the Order of Culture and Living National Treasures. The museum also displays famous pieces by potters closely connected to Ibaraki Prefecture in addition to holding special exhibitions of primarily pottery from within the prefecture and beyond. Bright and with a quiet atmosphere, the museum also has a shop and restaurant, making it easy to visitors to take their time, have fun, and enjoy the works of ceramic art on display."

見学者は息を凝らして板谷波山の作品を見つめていました。じっと佇み作品に目を凝らして用意に動こうとしません。こういう雰囲気の展示会は稀だと思います。途中で集中力を解放しようと休憩しました。圧巻の展示だったと思いますし見終えて心地よい疲れを感じました。此処へは上野8時半の特急に乗り友部駅から笠間周遊バスで来ました。上野駅で特急券を販売機で買いましたが下車駅の友部駅が表示されないので石岡まで買い友部駅...
Kasumigaura Aquarium

3.5

22 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Kasumigaurashi Saka 910-1

An aquarium facing the north side of Lake Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan. The aquarium displays freshwater fish from Kasumigaura, over 1,000 saltwater fish spanning 130 species from around the world, and reptiles. The aquarium's diverse facilities include a panoramic tank where visitors can watch char and Japanese huchen swimming, and round tanks which make it possible to view the occupants from 360 degrees. The aquarium is designed to teach visitors who walk through it about the ecosystem of Kasumigaura. The aquarium also holds events like giving visitors the chance to feed tortoises. The aquarium is perfect for families with children as well.

かすみがうら市歴史博物館との共通券（430円）で入館しました。単独だと330円です。特に珍しい魚がいるわけでもなく、とても小さな水族館でした。展示内容や規模は無料の水族館と同レベルなので、330円の入館料はとても高いと思いました。水族館の入り口付近でケヅメリクガメが散歩していました。リクガメは無料で見ることができます。
Kasumigaura Fureai Land

4.0

20 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Tamatsukuri Kou 1234

"A science theme park dedicated to water located near the Kasumigaura Fureai Land bus stop on the Kantetsu Green Bus leaving from Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. There's a water drop-themed museum and a science hall where visitors can learn hands-on about themes such as ""life and water"" and ""water usage."" The Rainbow Tower on the grounds commands a view of Lake Kasumigaura and Mt. Tsukuba and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. Finally, there's a water park with an area where young children can play in an area enclosed by several large boulders."

初訪問ですが、展望台に登らなければ無料で楽しめます。広場には滑り台等があり子供連れにはいいかも。展望台は大人300円ですが霞ヶ浦の広さを知ることが出来ます。
Fukasaku Farm

3.5

11 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Dainigorisawa 361

A farm and farmers market situated along National Route 51 traveling north from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway in Ibaraki Prefecture. The farm grows extremely sweet melons and fruit tomatoes using natural, effective microorganisms agriculture, a style of agriculture which combines a careful balance, of rich, healthy soil and natural, beneficial microorganisms and organic matter. The farm also sells baumkuchens awarded the Monde Selection gold award, including strawberry and melon baumkuchens which harness the fresh, tasty fruits and knowhow of the farm.

美味しいいちごが食べられるというので行ってきました。駐車場に車を止め、受付で料金を払ってヘタ入れと練乳をもらい、ビニールハウスまでの送迎のマイクロバス乗り場にならびます。昼の１２時半-１３時頃でしたがマイクロバス１台分ぐらいならんでいました。乗って２、３分でビニールハウスにつき、説明を聞いて７棟あるビニールハウスを食べ歩きです。時間制限無しの食べ放題なのですが、貰える練乳の少ないこと・・・。スプ...
Oku Hitachi Kirara no Sato

4.0

22 Reviews

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Ibaraki Hitachi-shi Irishikencho 863-1

家族向けのスポットです。トレインが見当たらなかったので、車で一方通行の園内を周りました。マナー違反の路駐する人もいます。大学生くらいのグループがきらら館のテーブルでつまらなさそうにぼーっとしていたので、ここは、家族向けだなと感じました。スライダーはとても面白いです。
Ushiku Nature Observation Forest

4.0

21 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Ushikushi Kessokuchou 489-1

This forest park in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture was created as part of a project to establish areas for making use of nature for local residents and was opened in 1990. Nature observers are permanently stationed in the park who provide the latest information on what's happening on its grounds. From plants to animals, visitors can come in contact with nature in the park in a variety of ways, including the park's centrally located Nature Center and its animal exhibits and activity corner, a beech (chinquapin) forest, owl forest, and Japanese hare hill. The Nature Center loans out binoculars and magnifying glasses and also holds events such as birdwatching and animal care classes for children.

今や東京のベッドタウンと化している牛久ですが、駅から離れると自然を味わえます。おいしい空気を吸いながら散歩ができました。
Flower Park Ibaraki

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Ibaraki Pref. Ishiokashi Shimoaoyagi 200

Focusing on flowers and flora in Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this theme park is divided into “Flower Park” and “Fureai-no-Mori.” Several annuals like peonies, azaleas, hydrangeas, dahlias, and Christmas roses are beautiful, and the official prefectural flower—roses—are famous. On the rose terrace and rose garden, you’ll find 30,000 flowers in roughly 800 species, brought from all around the world, and the rose festival is held there in spring and fall. The winter also has great illumination events to enjoy.
Tsuchiura City Museum

3.5

17 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsuchiurashi Chuou 1-15-18

A history museum adjoining Kijo Park (Tsuchiura Castle ruins) 10 minutes from the Tsuchiura-kita or Sakura-tsuchiura interchanges on the Joban Expressway. The first floor of the museum is dedicated to the culture of the Tsuchiya clan, the clan which once rules the area, and includes displays of swords and tea ceremony implements owned by the clan. The second floor looks at local life as it has been supported by Lake Kasumigaura and introduces the history and culture of Tsuchiura. The museum changes the contents of its exhibits on a seasonal basis and also holds special exhibitions. There's also an interactive learning space in the second-floor exhibition hall.

国道３５４号沿い亀城公園の一画。入館料１０５円と超格安。第１駐車場に車を停めましたが、駐車券は見学後お渡しします、とのこと。一部撮影可能でワンコイン以上の価値があります。
Oarai Museum of Bakumatsu-Meiji History

4.0

16 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Isohamachou 8231-4

A museum located a 10-minute drive from the Mito-Oarai interchange. The museum was built in 1929 by Count Mitsuaki Tanaka, an imperial loyalist in the closing days of the Edo period who later became Minister of the Imperial Household. The museum displays paintings and calligraphic works by imperial loyalists from the late Edo to the Meiji period as well as their forbearers donated by the count, as well as items gifted to the museum by the Imperial Household and other artifacts such as handicrafts connected to the local Oarai area. The museum's collection includes numerous valuable historical items which belonged to or were created by prominent figures, including calligraphy by the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Yoshida Shoin, Yamaoka Tesshu, and Saigo Takamori.

歴史を学ぶことができます。主に幕末と明治時代。あまり歴史について詳しくなかったので、へぇと思うことばかり。
Mito OPA

3.0

10 Reviews

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Ibaraki Mito-shi Miyamachi 1-7-33 Mito South Tower 1F-12F

A large, 12 story shopping mall adjoining the south entrance of JR Mito Station. The 15 LED screens which make up the Mito OPA-vision playing advertisements and providing shop information give the mall a visually striking exterior. The mall is also connected to the Excel Minato building via a pedestrian walkway, and a passageway also connects it to the north entrance of the station, giving visitors easy access to shopping. Many of the shops in the mall are the first locations of their kind in Ibaraki. The mall is a great place for fashion-conscious young people to pick up the latest trends from Tokyo, and also makes a great date destination as well.

JR水戸駅に接続する商業施設です。改札口からは雨にぬれずに行けます。コロナのせいなのか、一部の飲食店が撤退していて寂しい感じです。
Science Square Tsukuba

4.0

24 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Higashi 1-1-1

"A science and industry public relations hall which presents the research and results of AIST, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The entrance to the facility is located at the Namiki 2-Chome intersection along Gakuen Higashi Odori Avenue. Entry is free. With an advance reservation, visitors can also take part in a 40-minute guided tour. Inside, visitors can learn about robots designed to assist daily life activities and iPS cells, ""seeing,"" ""hearing,"" and ""touching"" the not-too distant future. The facility also teaches strange and amazing things about animals, the human body, and other otherwise common and familiar parts of the world around us. The facility's exhibits are designed to inspire an interest in science in children."

最先端テクノロジーに興味がある方には面白いと思いますが、子供には難し過ぎて辛いと思います。値段は無料です。
Tsukuba Museum of Art, Ibaraki

3.5

14 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Aduma 2-8

An art museum located a three-minute walk from exit A2 of Tsukuba Station, the last stop on the Tsukuba Express line. Opened as an annex of the Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki, the museum primarily holds solo and group exhibitions. Aiming to make it possible for people of all ages to come in contact with art in a variety of ways, the museum has a lecture room and video library in addition to its exhibition space. The museum also holds Saturday lectures conducted by curators in the prefecture in which participants can hear what they have learned through study and experience as well as their unique stories. In addition, there's a cafe and museum shop which carries exhibition catalogs.

図書館と一緒の建物の中にある、美術館です。仕事が早く終わり、つくばエクスプレスに乗るため歩いていてみかけ、中に入ってみました。平日の午後だったので、ゆっくりと見ることができました。わざわざ行くというよりも、図書館にいらっしゃった方が来ているという感じでした。
Asunaro no Sato

3.5

8 Reviews

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Ibaraki Joso-shi Otsukadomachi 310

"A farm facility for school children with a campground, gymnasium, citizen's farm, and product center in a rich natural setting, the site offers hands-on learning experiences such as pizza making and rice cooking, rice planting, rice harvesting, and digging up potatoes and sweet potatoes. The ""Dining & Village Cafe"" restaurant with terrace seating offers plate meals, various drinks, dessert sandwiches, and more."

茨城県立ミュージアムパークから遊歩道でつながっていました。釣り堀があり、子供連れで賑わっていました。小動物や鳥などもいて、気分が良かったです。今回は、残念ながら時間がなかったので、次回は、釣り堀にも行きたいと思います。
Oarai Wakuwaku Science Museum

3.5

20 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Minatochuou 12

A water science museum situated right in front of sprawling ocean located at the Marine Tower-minami Intersection a 20-minute walk from Oarai Station on the Oarai Kashima Line. The first floor of the museum looks at the world of the sea bottom, while the second floor focuses on the ocean surface and includes exhibits which you can touch and interact with. The museum also holds events every Saturday and Sunday introducing the wonders of the sea through crafting classes and experiments. In addition, there's a playground in the square in front of the museum for small children to play.

入場券を買おうとしたら「本当にご覧になられますか？」と聞かれた確かに内容は???的なものが多いのですが他では見られない、貴重なものが展示されています
Oarai Sun Beach Resort

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Ibaraki Prefecture Higashi Ibaraki-gun Oarai-cho Harbor

This beach spot is known for its spacious, clear and far-reaching shallow beach, located in Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki County. It’s quite popular with families, couples, and friends, as it has complete facilities including beach houses, restrooms, and showers. It is also a “universally-accessible” beach, with special wheelchairs for beach travel and life jackets, so handicapped and elderly persons can enjoy the beach too.
The Tokugawa Museum

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Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Migawa 1-1215-1

This museum is located near Senba Park, a 10-minute drive from Mito Station. Along with belongings from Tokugawa Ieyasu other works of art related to the Mito-Tokugawa family, including swords and a war-fan decorated with a pine tree painting, and various historical records are stored. You can also experience a tea-ceremony in the Tokugetsutei tea house, a tea house which had deep ties to the Tokugawa family and which has been relocated here. With reservation you can enjoy the Nariaki Gozen meal on the garden terrace, a contemporary arrangement of a recipe from the Shoku Sai Roku book written by Tokugawa Nariaki, ninth head of the Mito-Tokugawa family.

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Just a stone’s throw from Tokyo, Ibaraki is a coastal prefecture that has mastered juxtapositions, where old shrines meet new scientific discoveries and traditional gardens are frequented by the inventors of some of the newest technology. Head to Mito City's Kairakuen - one of Japan's Three Great Gardens - in spring to experience the cellestial blooming of fantastic cherry blossoms at the annual sakura festival.