Shopping Spots in Ibaraki Area

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JA Hitachi Nagasuna Market

Shopping

Ibaraki Hitachinaka-shi Nagasuna 34-4

A farmers market situated along National Route 245 on the north side of Hitachi Seaside Park. The market sells fresh produce harvested in the prefecture as well as local specialty products. In particular, the market carries one of the largest selections of dried sweet potatoes, a local specialty product, in the prefecture; in January, the peak season for dried sweet potatoes, the market is supplied by 150 dried sweet potato producers. Accordingly known as a mecca for dried sweet potato lovers, a not insignificant number of customers from across the prefecture and beyond make their way here seeking sweet potatoes. Other specialty products the market sells include top class, be-stemmed Vineberry strawberries and Odama tomatoes, as well as foods like dried sweet potato curry and He-no-Kappa dried sweet potato shochu liquor. The market carries an abundant selection of the tastes of Ibaraki.
Numataya

4.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Tsukuba-shi Numata 1400-2

A Japanese confectionery located on Prefectural Route 42 in Numata, Tsukuba City. Their Karinto Manju Buns are a local favorite made by wrapping koshi-an bean paste in dough containing brown sugar. Their Shiroku-no-Manju buns are inspired by Gama-no-Aburauri traditional street performances, a Mt. Tsukuba specialty.

筑波山からの帰り道沿いにあった和菓子屋さん。かりんとう饅頭を買いました。黒糖饅頭を揚げたもので、やや大きめのカリントウの形をしています。熱々で美味しかったです。
Funanatto

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Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiomiyashi Yamagata 477-1

A store owned and operated by Marusinshokuhin Co., Ltd. which sells the company's famous Funanatto brand natto fermented soybeans. The store is situated along National Route 118, 20 minutes from Fukuroda Falls in Hitachiomiya City. Funanatto, the company's flagship product, is sold in boat-shaped containers made from pine and hinoki cypress wood shaved as thin as paper. Made with ultra-small soybeans grown locally in Ibaraki's Okukuji region, Funanatto has a rich, deep flavor. In addition to standard Funanatto, the shop also sells Funanatto with glutinous wheat, Funanatto with barley, Kurobune natto made with small black soybeans, and Wappanatto made with ultra large soybeans and Kinzanji miso.
Bakery Couronne Tsukuba

4.5

76 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Matsunoki 152-40

This chain of bread bakeries is primarily located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture; this particular location is situated in Matsunoki, Tsukuba City. Outside, the bakery's exterior gives it a warm and inviting atmosphere; inside, visitors will find a large variety of breads. The establishment has a terrace seating area with 15 seats where, on sunny days, patrons can enjoy a baked good fresh out of the oven. The bakery's breads are basic made with great care using pure, safe, and healthy ingredients. The secret behind the great taste of the bakery's rye bread is its use of natural, homemade yeast levain. The bakery's abundant selection of goods includes Japanese shokupan bread, baguettes, and baked sweets, as well as seasonal items like stollen.

It’s a gem of a place for foreigners looking for a good bakery, you can have a sumptuous brunch on a Sunday with unlimited tea/coffee. Definitely worth dropping by.
Hananuki Bussan Center Riyo Kumiai

Shopping

Ibaraki Takahagi Ono 1100-2

A farmer's market on National Route 461 in Michishita Ono, Takahagi City. In addition to freshly harvested local vegetables and wild vegetables, they sell local specialty products and prepared foods such as sashimi konjac gelatin made at the processing place on-site. There is also a restaurant serving light meals.
Matsunoya

Shopping

Ibaraki Kitaibaraki-shi Sekinamicho Niida 355
montblanc

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Hirai 1051-1

A Western confectionary shop easily identifiable by its white, Western-style building and cute triangular roof. The shop is situated along Prefectural Route 255 not far from Hirai Beach. The shop's signature item is obvious from the shop's name-Mont Blanc. The shop's roll cakes, choux cremes, and other baked sweets are also very popular. In addition, because of its location in the city home to the Kashima Antlers J1 League team, the shop sells a soccer ball-shaped cake perfect for giving as a present or for taking a picture to upload to an SNS. The shop has a restaurant which serves pastas, curry, and stewed Western-style dishes for lunch at reasonable prices.
SPACE NICO

Leisure / Hobbies

Ibaraki Pref. Kasamashi Kasama 2257-5

A gallery and boutique containing porcelain and glassware from around the country with a focus on Kasama ware and Mashiko ware. The establishment is situated across from the south promenade of Kasama Geijutsunomori Park. The establishment primarily displays pieces the owner, Junko Oshima, fell in love with at first sight. Inside, visitors will find animal-themed pieces, pieces created with novel colorings, and other rare and highly individual pieces. The establishment also holds monthly exhibitions of artists from Ibaraki and other prefectures. Carrying one of the establishment's pieces for sale in your hands will help you to experience its unique aura.
Factory of Confections and Dreams

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Migawachou 2139-5

"An all-weather amusement facility adjoining the head office of Kamejirushi, a long-standing confection company. Here visitors can tour the company's factory and see how popular Mito-born confections like ""Mito no Ume"" and ""Yoshiwara Denchu"" are made. Confections fresh from the factory are also delivered to the facility and made available for sale to the public. In addition, various events are held here throughout the year such as live demonstrations of kintsuba flour dough sweet bean cakes being made by a seasoned pro. Lastly, the facility has free parking able to accommodate 250 vehicles and can be used as a rest area for visitors exploring the area by car."
Ocha no Marutaen

Shopping

Ibaraki Pref. Kogashi Higashimorokawa 7

This Eco-Farmer-certified farm engages in green tourism utilizing Japanese chestnut, green tea, and bamboo plantations handed down for generations. The farm is located along National Route 125 on the way to the Koga City Sanwa Branch Office. Here visitors can try Japanese chestnut and gingko nut gathering from summer through fall. The farm also offers a tea making class during which participants can enjoy sweet kurikinton homemade with the farm's own chestnuts. In addition, the farm offers senbei making, lip cream making using tea seed oil, grass toy crafting, and nature engagement programs. Surrounded by natural beauty, the farm is a great place to unwind.
Miharashi-tei

Travel / Tourism

Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Tokiwachou 1-3-2 in the paradise paradise

A local specialty products shop carrying renowned sweets, liquors, and other goods from Ibaraki Prefecture which adjoins the east gate of Kairakuen Park a 20-minute drive from the Mito interchange on the Joban Expressway on National Route 50. The single-story shop is housed in a wooden building modeled after a tea ceremony arbor (sukiya style). In addition to the product floor, there's also a rest space and a pamphlet corner where visitors will find an abundance of information on the area. The shop also serves as a base camp for sightseeing in Ibaraki and the Mito area. In addition, there's a corner displaying the most popular items as well as a corner which displays local crafts for sale. The shop's selection of over 700 items includes seasonal selections of specialty products and sweets.
Marusan Rouho (Jingu Eki-mae Shop)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Miyashita 2-9-6

"A Japanese confectionary shop established in 1822 located a short walk from Kashimajingu Station on the JR Kashima Line. The shop's ""Hitachi Fudoki"" is a simple sweet which has even been presented to the Japanese Emperor made with plump, top quality adzuki beans from Hokkaido combined with mochi rice cake so soft, it melts in your mouth. Some of the shop's many other gorgeous confections include ""Kurogoma Daifuku"" rice cakes stuffed with a rich black sesame seed filling, and ""Junami Dango"" dumplings crafted according to a unique recipe using only 100% specially cultivated Koshihikari rice from Kashima."
Itsura Ham

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Ibaraki Pref. Takahagishi Kamiteduna Nori 2565-11

A ham shop located right next to the Takahagi interchange on the Joban Expressway. The shop hams and sausages, crafted with an eye towards authentic European flavor, are made with Ibaraki brand Okukuji Shamo chicken, Hitachi beef, and pork raised in Ibaraki Prefecture which is smothered in dozens of herbs, spices, and salt; aged; and smoked with local cherry tree chips. In addition to roast ham and bacon, the shop also sells smoke flavoring liver and Okukuji Shamo chicken roles slathered with sauce.
Shichino Tsuchiura Main Store

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Tsuchiurashi Tenomachi 60-3

The main location of a dorayaki Japanese-style pancake sandwich shop which has been in business for over 60 years. The shop is situated on National Route 354 along the way to the Kasumigaura Bridge in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shop's standard dorayaki consists of sweet adzuki beans from specially contracted farms mashed into a paste and enwrapped in two moist pancakes whose recipe is changed daily as appropriate to local humidity and temperature. Other dorayaki varieties include the highly popular chestnut dorayaki made with candied Japanese chestnuts, and the unusual and spicy curry dorayaki. The shop also sells a Kijo-no-matsu dorayaki made by image of pine trees in the Tsuchiura Castle and Hasu-dora dorayaki made with candied lotus seeds only offered here in Tsuchiura.
Ukiuki

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Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Juouchouishi 528-1

A center opened in 2003 where local specialty products are sold. The center is located at the crossroad at the entrance to the Unomisaki Kokumin Shukusha government-run hotel in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Facilities include a vegetable corner with an abundance of unusual and rare varieties like akanegi onions and korinky squash, a gardening corner carrying primarily fresh flowers and seedlings from local farms, and a food and liquor corner carrying items such as sashimi kon'nyaku devil's tongue jelly made with mountain spring water. The center also sells local Hitachimai brand Koshihikari rice and other fresh foods as well as folk handicrafts like charcoal and ceramics.
Tezukuri Wagashidokoro Shinseido

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Yukishi Yuki 1362

A Japanese confectionary shop and cafe established in 1932 located north along National Route 302 travelling from Yuki Station on the JR Mito Line. The shop's yude manju boiled buns, a traditional confection known for its slipper and chewy texture which has been made in the region since the late Edo period, are crafted with select adzuki beans from Tokachi in Hokkaido and have an elegantly sweet flavor. The shop's cafe au lait daifuku, made with cafe au lait flavored mochi rice cake wrapped around homemade sweet red bean paste and whipped cream, are also popular. Customers can enjoy the shop's confections and seasonal lunch dishes in the adjoining Japanese-style cafe area.
Unpeido Honten Omika Main Store

4.5

23 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Omikachou 1-6-7

"A Japanese confectionary shop located not far from Omika Station on the JR Joban Line. The establishment was founded in 1868. The traditional flavor of the shop's famous ""Omika Manju"" buns have long been a local favorite. The buns make no use of preservatives and are made with Hokkaido Tokachi adzuki strained bean past wrapped and steamed in a dough primarily made from rice flour. The ""Hagi Monaka"" toasty wafer cakes filled with firm, strained bean paste are also recommended. The shop's ""Tsuitachi (the first day) Kashi"" yokan jelly bars, only sold around the first of the month, are made with seasonal fruit and are so popular the shop is regularly flooded with reserve orders."

大甕駅前にある饅頭店。日立のお土産としてはメジャーらしく、人気がある。今回、お土産に買ってみました。残念ながら自分で食べてないので味がわからず。
Tenshi no Oyatsu

4.0

5 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Ushikushi Chuou 5-11-3

"A Western confectionary shop fun for children and adults located a three-minute walk from Ushiku Station on the JR Joban Line. The shop is dedicated to being a place where a child can come by themselves to purchase sweets. White walled, with large, floor-to-ceiling windows, the shop is bright and airy, and its many colorful, attractive sweets fill its display cases. The shop's ""Meromero Kumacchi, limited to just 50 children a day, and its illustrated cookies available in a variety of designs are particularly popular. The shop also offers an abundant array of other choice sweets like tarts made with domestically grown strawberries and ""Queen"" decorated cakes perfect for a special day."

９月初旬、レジ袋有料になって初めてお店へ。ビニール袋は有料、保冷材は30分まで無料、保冷袋持参お勧めと入口にありました。「30分で大丈夫ですか？」と念を押されました。大きな保冷剤、保冷袋も積んで準備万端してたので大丈夫でした。今年はお誕生日は果物と言ってたので、予定外のケーキに孫も大喜びでした。甘さ程よいケーキで美味しかったです。
Ajinomise Takahashi

4.0

17 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Isohamachou 884

"A Japanese confectionary shop located on the Nagacho Shotengai shopping street in Oarai Town. The shop's popularity exploded after its ""Mitsu Dango,"" skewered triple dumplings which are a local Oarai favorite, were featured in a popular animated television series. Plump mitarashi-style flour dumplings covered with a special sauce and kinako toasted soybean flour, their novel texture combined with their familiar, old-fashioned flavor have long made them a favorite with locals. Customers can purchase a single skewer or sets of five or 10 skewers. Now that Oarai has become a mecca for anime fans, the shop also has anime-themed displays and sells merchandise as well."

ランチがちょっと物足りなかったので、味の店たかはしに寄りました。ここは、５本300円のパックです。自転車でなければパックで買うのですが一本でも売っているので二人で二本買いました。暖かくてみたらしがほんと美味しいです。上にきな粉をまぶしてあります。
Kiuchi Brewery Honten

Shopping

Ibaraki Pref. Nakashi Kounosu 1257

"A long-standing brewery established in 1823 located a five-minute walk from Hitachi-Konosu Station on the JR Suigun Line. The brewery makes the Kikusakari refined sake, shochu, wine, liqueurs, and other alcoholic beverages. The grounds enclose the brewery's daiginjo storehouse, boiler room, koji production room, and other brewing facilities. There's also a shop where visitors can taste and purchase an abundant variety of alcoholic beverages, merchandise, and products while enwrapped in the brewery's distinctive atmosphere. The adjoining Nakaya restaurant serves handmade soba noodles, sake, and Hitachino Nest Beer inside a Taisho period storehouse. The restaurant's ""Sake Soba,"" juwari soba noodles made with just 100% buckwheat flour and, unusually, sake, are particularly popular."

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Ibaraki Areas

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.