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  • Kashima-jingu Shrine
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    4.5
    355 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Kyuchu 2306-1
    Located in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this old shrine is said to have been constructed in 600BC, during the inaugural year of Emperor Jinmu. It is the oldest in the Kanto region and the head shrine of the approximately 600 Kashima Shrines across the country. The grounds feature a main hall, one of Japan’s Top 3 Tower Gates, pebbles, and a treasure hall with a straight sword designated as a National Treasure. The “Great Imperial Ofuna Festival” held once every 12 years is famous.

    The shrine is considered as one of the three most important shrines in the Kanto area and is said to have been founded in the 6th century B.C.in the era of the legendary emperor Jimmu. The forest is...

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  • Roadside Station Itako
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    3.5
    89 Reviews
    Transportation
    Ibaraki Itako-shi Maekawa 1326-1

    野菜が手ごろで気に入っています。 地元の人が作った総菜が多くあります。美味しそうなので何度か買って帰りましたが、すべて外れでした。もう買うことはないと思います。

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  • Fukasaku Farm
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    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...

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  • Chosho-ji Temple
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    4.5
    17 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Itako 428
    This ancient Rinzai Buddhist temple, founded in 1185, is notable for its thatch roofed main temple building, a rarity in Japan. According to records, the temple was built by Minamoto no Yoritomo to pray for continued luck in war, and the temple's copper bell was gifted to it in the distant Kamakura period. The temple possesses numerous valuable historical artefacts and items designated Cultural Properties by the national government, prefecture, and city, making it an essential destination for those looking to experience the history of Itako City.

    あやめまつり会場で出会った観光ボランティアの上野山さんのおかげで当日ここへ来る迄全く知らなかった当所を訪問することができました。山門の説明から本堂前にある菩提樹の木、花、実の説明を詳細にして頂き、境内を詳細に説明して頂いた後、ワイフの趣味になっている記帳を住職にお願いしました。非常に達筆、趣深い筆致、構成で非常に素晴らしいものと喜んでいました。その後、休憩所で抹茶と手作り和菓子を頂きました。非常に...

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  • Namegata City Tourist Product Center Koikoi
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
    Shopping
    Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Tamatsukuri Kou 1963-5
    "A local specialty products facility whose exterior resembles the distinctive hobikibune sailboats which ply the waters of Lake Kasumigaura. The facility sells an abundance of vegetables picked that morning as well as local specialty products. The facility's ""Namegata Burgers,"" which contain catfish, carp, and other patties and which are only available here, are also popular."

    霞ヶ浦大橋を渡ってすぐのところにあります。道の駅的な施設です。新鮮な野菜や、カフェもあります。トイレ休憩にもぴったりです。霞ヶ浦もすぐそばです。

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  • Forest Park Melon no Mori
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Ambou 1623-1
    A leisure facility where visitors can pick melons and eat Japanese-style barbecue located in Anbo, Hokota City one hour from the Mito interchange on the Joban Expressway. Visitors can pick melons from spring to fall and also dig up sweet potatoes and barbecue Hitachi beef. Surrounded by forest, visitors can take in the natural beauty while savoring fresh-picked, ripe Hokota and other melon varieties. The facility has a greenhouse in case it rains as well as a daycare center and other facilities, ensuring even families with small children can have fun here. The facility also offers opening day pizza and sweets.

    先日の雨の日の日曜日に予約なしで伺いました。しかしながら、たくさんの観光バスも入っていて、盛況の施設である事が一目でわかりました。もう季節も終わりということで、ハウスのメロンは完熟状態。どれを選んで取っても最高に美味しいと言うことで、担当の方の親切なアドバイスで4玉収穫しました...

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  • Satoshi Ikezawa Circuit-no-Ookami Museum
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kamisushi Ikisu 1127-26
    "A museum located 15 minutes from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. The museum was opened to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Satoshi Ikezawa's career as a manga (comic) artist. Izekawa created ""The Circuit Wolf,"" a comic which caused an explosion of interest in supercars, and this museum was created based on the artist's desire to give children hope and dreams, and to contribute to the development of car culture. The museum displays supercars created by companies known even to non-car aficionados, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, and Porsche. In the museum's library, visitors can view a huge collection of car-related manga and magazines."
  • Minato Park
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kamisushi Higashifukashiba 10
    A park located in the center of the Port of Kashima, one of the largest artificially excavated ports in the world. At night from the top of the park's 52-meter tall observation tower, visitors can get a sweeping view of the glittering factories operating in the Kashima coastal industrial zone. On New Year's Day, the park is open from 6:00 a.m., and the sight of the first sunrise of the new year emerging from beyond the industrial zone is stirring.
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  • Minami Kajuengei
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Kamigama 365
    A fruit farm and farm-fresh shop located a 15-minute drive from the Mito-Oarai interchange on the Kita-Kanto Expressway where visitors can taste delicious produce grown with rich local soil and purchase a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. The farm is open from late May to early November. On the farm's spacious grounds, visitors can pick melons in early summer, corn in mid-summer, and sweet potatoes in fall. The farm has a rest area able to accommodate large groups, ensuring visitors can take their time and enjoy the rural delights of farm life. The farm has been featured on TV and in magazines and other media.
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  • Aiyu Shuzo
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Tsuji 205
    A historic sake brewery established in 1804 located a five-minute drive from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. Located near a river where traditional yomeiribune (bridal boats) can still be seen plying the waters, the brewery makes local sakes utilizing excellent water, excellent rice, and the refined skills of its chief brewer which have received high praise not only in Japan but around the world. The brewery actively participates in competitions and seeks to continually improve the quality of its products. The brewery also offers 30 to 40-minute long tours which give participants access to rarely seen aspects of the sake brewing process. The brewery also offers sake tasting and has a direct sales shop and welcomes visitors.
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  • Kunigami Shrine
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Uwado 1551
    A Shinto shrine dedicated to Onamuchi-no-mikoto and Sukunabikona-no-mikoto located in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Records state the shrine was founded in the distant Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392). The shrine's annual festival is held on November 23. As part of the festival, the Uwado-no-Shishimai lion dance, a designated Prefectural Cultural Property, is performed to pray for bountiful harvests. The three lion masks used in the performance are believed to have been donated to the shrine in 1395. The performance consists of an intense dance by a male lion, a graceful dance by a female lion, and a dance which combines elements of the former two by a neuter lion, plus dances by a tengu goblin and okame homely woman.
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  • Itako 12 Bridges Boat Tour
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Itako 109-12 tide boat boat association
    "This tour, a local sightseeing staple, is situated seven minutes from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. Tour-goers board a small boat and visit beautiful area bridges via a canal system. The canals, which span a section of the rice paddies sandwiched between the Tone River and the Hitachitone River are called ""enma,"" and the canal in the Katozu area is known for the simple, narrow bridges which span it, connecting house to house. The tour's small ""sappa-bune"" boats visit and travel under the 12 remaining bridges in the area. The tour leaves from Suigo Sawara Ayame Park, a park where various irises bloom and which bustles with visitors from late spring through summer."
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  • Sanmaizuka Tumulus
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    Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Okisu 467-1
    This kofun (ancient burial mound) is located on the side of National Route 355 in Okisu, Namegata City. The 85-meter-long keyhole-shaped tumulus is estimated to have been built in the late 5th century. Three archeological surveys of the site have been conducted since 1955. The items excavated in these surveys have been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The surrounding area has been developed into Sanmaizuka Kofun Noson Park.
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  • Tsukahara Bokuden Bronze Statue
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Miyashita 2-11-1
    This bronze statue is located inside Shikatsume Park, in 2-chome, Miyashita, Kashima City. It was erected in commemoration of the 500anniversary of the swordsman, Tsukahara Bokuden, who was born in Kashima, in the Hitachi Province (now known as Kashima City), and played an important part during the Warring States period. There is also a monument to Kashima Jingu, one of the top 100 scenic spots of Kashima.
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  • Eureka Pleasure Boat (Kashima Port)
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    Ibaraki Kamisu-shi Higashifukashiba 12
    A sightseeing boat operating from Higashifukashiba, Kamisu City. During a roughly 45-minute trip around Kashima Port, one of the world's largest artificially excavated harbors, you'll see huge anchored tankers and factories along the coast. While only available for groups during the week, it's open to everyone on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when it sails at 1:30 p. m.
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  • Itako Municipal Rowboat Cruise
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Ayame 1-5
    Pleasure boats at Suigo Itako Ayame Garden in Ayame, Itako City. Reproductions of the traditional sappa boats used for transportation in the Suigo area operate during the Ayame Festival held every year from late May to late June. Night cruises are held on Saturdays.
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  • Itsukushima-jinja Shrine (Konaji Benzaiten)
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    Ibaraki Hokota-shi Konaji 877
    A Shinto shrine in Konaji, HokotaCity. It is said to have been founded in 1265 through division and transfer of the deity at Itsukushima Shrine in Aki, Hiroshima. The main hall seems to float on the pond and has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Asset.
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  • Kashima Soccer Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Jinkoji Ushiroyama 26-2 Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium Uchi
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  • Maekawa Junikyo Meguri
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Itako Hoka
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  • Hakucho no Sato
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Mizuhara 514
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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.

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