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Goka Roadside Station

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Ibaraki Pref. Sashimagungokamachi Koushu 18-1

This roadside station is about one minute from the Goka Interchange of Sashima County, Ibaraki Prefecture. There is a farmer’s market with rice, tomatoes and other locally-produced goods. You can find croquettes made with yams, and a soba shochu called “Kawa Kasumi” —original local products. You’ll also find goods featuring the town mascot “Gokarin,” and products made by companies with factories in Goka.
Kasama Nichido Museum of Art

4.5

52 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ibaraki Pref. Kasamashi Kasama 978-4

"An art museum located a three-minute walk from the ""Nichido Bijutsukan Iriguchi"" bus stop on the Kasama Loop bus in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The museum's large collection of artwork by domestic and international artists includes Renoir's ""Girl at the Fountain"" and ""Venus Victorious,"" Ryusei Kishida's ""Maruyama-kun,"" and Hiroshi Okutani's ""Fusei."" In addition to the museum's standing exhibition of French artists and a special exhibition hall, the museum has more unique facilities, such as an outdoor sculpture garden, and a palette exhibition which presents palettes used by various painters."

板谷波山が展示されていた茨城陶芸美術館のついでに見学しました。ウォーホルのC夫人像が面白いと思いました。新美術館で開催されたキミコパワーズ夫妻のコレクション展を見ていたのでC夫人像を見た時ウォーホルが随分塗っている、と思いました。珍しいものを見ました。
Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art Ibaraki

4.0

55 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ibaraki Pref. Kitaibarakishi Otsuchou Camellia 2083

This prefectural art museum sits on the Izura Coast—a scenic location in Ibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The interior presents materials and personal effects of Tenshin Okakura, the artist who moved the first section (painting section) of the original Nihon Bijutsu-in to Izura for work. There are special exhibits featuring modern Japanese paintings as well. You must see the Pacific Ocean from the observation lobby. Cafe and museum shop adjacent.

Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art Ibaraki is the only Art Museum in north of the Ibaraki prefecture. This museum has an observation deck as well the exhibitions of paintings. You can see the Pacific...
Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum

4.0

58 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Midorichou 2-1-15

"A facility which serves as both an archive and museum located a two-minute walk from the ""Rekishikan Kairakuen Iriguchi"" bus stop on the bus leaving from Mito Station on the JR Joban Line. The facility presents the results of research into materials and artefacts connected to the history of Ibaraki. The facility's spacious grounds also enclose an Edo period farmhouse and Meiji period Western-style school house which were dismantled and moved here. The facility's standing exhibit focuses on the history of Ibaraki. Easy to understand videos, graphic panels, and other exhibits present the prehistoric, ancient, near-modern, and modern history periods of the prefecture. The facility also holds lectures and activities for elementary and junior high school aged children."

尊皇攘夷の先駆の藩、水戸藩の詳しい資料があるかなと思い来ましたが、市販の歴史書の方が詳しいですね。どちらかというと明治以降や石器時代の方が広くスペースを取っているようです。更にほとんどが撮影禁止です。少し残念ですね。
Kirin Beer Toride Plant

4.5

38 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Torideshi Kuwabara 188-1

This Kirin factory produces Kirin Ichiban Shibori and Heartland beers, and with an advance reservation you can go on a free tour. Tour-goers can see the production process, taste and compare first-press and second-press beer wort, try beer malt, and sample Kirin beers and soft drinks. The factory's family tours every Saturday and Sunday, Heartland tours every second Saturday of the month, and special paid tours held once a month are also popular.

The tour itself takes about an hour, and focuses on the Ichiban Shibori Kirin brand, explaining the brewing process, what makes it special, and views of the various stages of the subsequent bottling...
Geological Museum

4.5

50 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Higashi 1-1-1

A museum located 10 minutes from the Sakura-tsuchiura interchange on the Joban Expressway. The only comprehensive museum in the country dedicated to the earth sciences, here visitors can view exhibits on minerals and fossils for free. Visitors can have fun while learning about the history of the earth through exhibits like a replica of the fossilized skeleton of a Desmostylus, a mammal which lived along the North Pacific coast during the Neogene period; and three-dimensional geological models such as cross-sectional views of Mt. Fuji and the Mt. Hakone volcano complex.

Free to park and entry Friendly staff Geology dream plenty to look and lots of interactive display . Some awesome Crystals Lift to all floors Lack some information in English but overall an...
Mt. Tsukuba

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Tsukuba

An 877 meter tall mountain located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture which has two peaks—Nantai-san and Nyotai-san (“men's body” and “female body,” respectively). Due to the color the mountain takes on in the morning and at dusk, it is also known as “Violet Peak,” and has been popularly worshipped as a sacred mountain since ancient times. Over 1,000 varieties of plants grow on the mountain, and visitors can enjoy the sight of various plant lives here throughout the year. A cable car and ropeway provide convenient access to the top of the mountain, making it easy even for children and senior citizens to enjoy the beautiful view. On Saturday, Sunday, and holiday evenings from October to the end of February (excluding during bad weather, the New Year's holidays, and safety inspections), visitors can ride the ropeway as part of a special “Stardust Cruising” event and take in the beautiful nightscape of the surrounding area.
Crafthills Kasama

4.0

57 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Kasamashi Kasama 2388-1

"Crafthills Kasama is located in Kasama Geijutsunomori Park, around 10 minutes' drive via National Route 355 from the Tomobe Interchange of the Kita-Kanto Expressway. At Crafthills Kasama, visitors can enjoy making their own Kasama-ware ceramics. Based around the concept of ""moving beyond ceramics that you can look at to ceramics that you can have fun with,"" Crafthills Kasama offers electric potter's wheel experience activities, hand-thrown pottery experience activities, and ceramics painting experience activities, etc. For those with a more serious interest in ceramics, Crafthills Kasama runs a Ceramics School that can help would-be ceramists progress from beginner to having solid ceramics-making skills. Other popular craft experience activities include silver clay art making, where participants can learn how to make unique silver accessories from silver clay. There is also a permanent exhibition of ceramic art, and special seasonal exhibitions."

焼き物を中心とした美術工芸品が屋外に飾られている公園です。敷地は広いですがかなり高低差のある広場なので、球技などで遊ぶというよりも散策を楽しむスペースになっています。草むら風の不思議なオブジェや謎の矢印の置物など、ちょっとゼルダの伝説の世界観があります。陶器風タイルで覆われた道はかなり滑るので雨の日にはお勧めしません。
Hitokotonushi-jinja Shrine

4.0

28 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Jousoushi Otsukadomachi 875

This shrine is located in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture. From the teaching that one will be granted a fortune once in one’s life, this shrine is famous for the deity that grants a requested prayer, even if it is just spoken once. Hence the Hitokoto Myojin, meaning One Word Deity. Constructed in 809 A.D., many visit this spot year round. One of the few shrines visited at New Years, it attracts around 150,000 visitors annually during the 3 celebrated days of New Year, during which many booth shops line the entry way.

骨董市に行きました。お皿を購入しましたが、値札シールを剥がしたら下に傷がついていました。悪徳業者も混ざっているようですので、お気を付けください。ちなみに店主は中年男性です。神社のトイレはきれいに清掃されていたので、神社自体は良く管理されています。
Tsukubasan Cable Car

4.0

28 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Tsukuba 1

Tsukuba cable car established in 1925 is a historic cable car which was the 2nd earliest cable car to operate in Kanto and the 5th earliest in Japan. It connects the 1,643 meters between Miyawaki Station half way up Tsukubasan (305 meters above sea level) and Tsukubasancho Station (800 meters above sea level) in about eight minutes. From its windows, you can gaze at seasonal plants and flowers, and it is a perfect place for foliage especially in fall. The view from the peak is magnificent, and you can see Tokyo Skytree in the distance.

ケーブルカーの乗車口は筑波神社のさらに上にあるので結構な登りでした。ペットはゲージに入れる必要がありますが無料で貸し出してくれるので愛犬2匹と乗車しました。山頂駅までは約8分で到着しますが、林に囲まれているので車窓からは近くの樹木しか見えませんでした。なお、日本100名山に楽々と登頂できるので便利です。
Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba

4.5

32 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Wakaguri 500

Some 10 thousand tree peonies spanning 550 varieties as well as 20 thousand Chinese peonies spanning 250 varieties are grown on the vast, approximately 60 thousand square meter grounds of this botanical garden. During the peak blooming period in early summer, the garden sees many visitors. The garden is open from late April to May.

So many beautiful flowers in such a peaceful setting. Our grandmother does watercolor painting of flowers so we plan to take her there this coming season.
Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo

3.5

13 Reviews

Transportation

Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Ikeda 2830-1

A roadside station situated along National Route 118 and the bank of the Kuji River. A convenient place to take a break while enjoying driving through the scenic Okukuji region, the station's full array of facilities include a tourist information center, restaurant, and hot spring bathhouse.

The hot, crispy panko outside with a creamy, potato filling around a melting, runny egg yolk is DELICIOUS! The local chicken, Shamo, known as the Fighting Cock, is transformed into Pure Foodie...
Hitachi Civic Center, Museum of Science - Celestial Theater

4.5

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Roadside Station Makuraga no sato Koga

Transportation

Ibaraki Pref. Kogashi Owada 2623

This roadside station is one of the largest in Ibaraki Prefecture. The station sells a wide selection of produce picked that morning and local specialty products. There's also a food court and a bakery which sells fragrant, fresh-baked breads. Sashima, a renowned local tea, and the station's fresh cooked side dishes available for sale are also popular.
Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum

4.0

27 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Daiho Hachimangu Shrine

4.0

17 Reviews

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Ibaraki Pref. Shimotsumashi Daihou 667

"Established in 701, this is the oldest Shinto shrine in the Kanto region and is said to have been worshipped at by such famous military commanders as Minamoto no Yoritomo. Taira no Masakado notably visited the shrine to pray for victory in battle and is said to have been granted the title of ""New Emperor"" by one of the shrine's maidens. The shrine grounds are also a renowned destination for flower viewing and the grounds bustle with visitors when the cherry trees and hydrangea are in bloom."

関東最古の八幡神社といわれる大宝八幡宮。境内の催事から秋を感じました。菊まつり、七五三お祝い、SNS映えスポット。
Fukasaku Farm

3.5

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Roadside Station Miwa

3.5

16 Reviews

Transportation

Ibaraki Hitachiomiya-shi Torinoko 272

こんな詐欺師みたいな直売所初めて。野菜の鮮度は悪いし、平気でレシートに嘘を書く。買ったほうれん草は2日で液状化するし（よそで買ったほうれん草は同じ保存方法でもこんなにならない）、レシートに「商品の返品、交換はそのレシートがあり、なおかつ3日以内であれば対応いたします。」と書いてあったためそのほうれん草を持っていったら、夏場だし葉物だから対応できないと言われた。
Kokuo Shrine

4.0

16 Reviews

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Ibaraki Bando Iwai 951

This shrine is located in Iwai, Bando City. The shrine contains the sacred statue of Taira-no-Masakado, carved by the third daughter of Masakado, and is an ancient shrine that is over a thousand years old. Every year, on the second Sunday of November, the Iwai Masakado festival is held here, and a warrior procession of 100 people walks through the town.

国道３９４号から県道２０号を曲がってスグ。境内トイレはナシ。他で致してから足を運ぶと良いでしょう。板東武者にして風雲児の平将門公由来の神社。新皇の夢を現代に紡ぐ、静かなる社がウリ。その軌跡は時代を超え、令和においても篤い信仰を集めているというのも肯けます。
JAXA's Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC)

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Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Sengen 2-1-1

The Tsukuba Space Center is a facility encompassing approximately 530,000 square meters, surrounded by nature, and with state-of-the-art testing facilities. At the center, visitors can learn about space development research and various initiatives as a development site through exhibitions and inspection tours. Visitors are free to look around the center and reservations are unnecessary for individuals. There are five guided tours conducted daily.

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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.