Spots in Northern Ibaraki Area

  • Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge
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    4.0
    184 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiotashi Keganochou 2133-6
    Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge located in Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a suspension bridge that crosses over Ryujin Gorge and boasts the longest length in Honshu. There is a carillon called “Mori no Kane” is on the opposite bank, and it is popular among couples as it needs two people to press a button simultaneously. From the hanging bridge of a maximum height of 100 meters, you can do bungie jumping, and there are also various seasonal events such as the koinobori (a carp streamer) festival and the suifusoba festival where Hitachiaki soba noodles, a local specialty, can be enjoyed.

    Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge is located in Hitachiota city, surrounded by mountains. When I went there, there weren’t anything events going on there, but there were a lot of people. It’s a place rich...

  • Oiwa Shrine
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    4.5
    96 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Irishikenchou 752
    This shrine in Hitachi City, Ibaraki is located on the side of the ancient Hitachi Province sacred mountain Mt. Oiwa and has recently become popular as a spiritual hot spot. While the details of its foundation are unclear it is said that Mt. Oiwa was the birthplace of ancient faiths and that generations of lords of the Mito clan would visit the shrine to pray. It is famous for being a shrine rich in Shinto and Buddhism with 188 gods enshrined throughout the mountain, including the Tangible Cultural Property of the Dainichi Nyorai Statue and the Amida Nyorai Statue. You will also find growing on the grounds a three trunked cedar estimated at over 500-years-old, which has been designated a Prefectural National Treasure.

    Excellent Shinto shrines in the area. Beautifully maintained grounds. Bus access but limited times. Car is better. Plenty of parking and restaurants nearby. Lots of hiking trails in the area. Truly a...

  • Roadside Station Hitachi Osakana Center
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    4.0
    68 Reviews
    Transportation
    Ibaraki Hitachi-shi Minatocho 5779-24

    Osakana Center is fish market in Kujigawa-cho in Hitachi. In this market, seafood can be purchased at a low price. There are many kinds of seafood, and there are many things that children like, such...

  • Fukuroda Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Fukuroda 3-19
    One of Japan’s Top Three Waterfalls, the Fukuroda Falls in Kuji County, Ibaraki Prefecture, are 73 meters wide with a 120-meter drop over the tributaries and rapids of Kuji River. Also called “Shido-no-taki” because the falls break over four levels of rocks or because Saigyo Hoshi suggested visiting in each of the four seasons. Its icy visage in winter and the leaves of fall make for particularly inspiring views. The old lookout deck and the new one built in 2008 offer you different views to enjoy.
  • Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art Ibaraki
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    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...

  • Hitachi City Kamine Zoo
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    4.0
    31 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Miyatachou 5-2-22
    This zoo is located inside the Hitachi Kamine Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Popular for its elephants, giraffes, capybara beavers, and lesser pandas, this zoo nurtures around 500 creatures of 70 varieties. The Petting Square, where one can touch the smaller animals and the python and observe the animals up-close is one of the main attractions. The Elephant Cafe is also popular where one can watch the elephants while enjoying a snack.

    GWしか行ったことがないのですが、いつも混んでます。新しく、はちゅウるい館が出来てました。その隣のウサギやモルモットに触れるふれあい広場や、カピバラやカワウソのいる区画は、子供連れで特に混んでます。動物園の中央付近の軽食売店も混み混みです。クマのすみかはクマを上から見ることができ、他の動物園のように前から見るだけよりはよく見えると思います。ガイドマップには60種類以上の動物の名前があります。それほ...

  • Yura no Sato Hitachi
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    4.0
    23 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ibaraki Hitachi-shi Kawaragocho 1-1-6

    湯楽の里は色々なところで利用していますが、こんなに特徴的なところは初めてでした。 オーシャンビューの露天風呂は最高です。また南国リゾートっぽいテラス席も良かったです。 今度はもう少し涼しくなったら利用したいです。 お風呂自体は一通りのスーパー銭湯にあるお風呂が揃ってます。

  • Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo
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    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
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    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 Miwa
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    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。

  • Oku Hitachi Kirara no Sato
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    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。

  • Yamagata Sukoyaka Land Santa no Yu
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiomiyashi Morozawa 5071
    A day trip hot spring bathhouse with waters known for their beautifying properties located in Morozawa, Hitachiomiya City. Here visitors can take a relaxing soak in spacious, airy bathing areas-the bathhouse has an east building notable for its Roman-style columns, and a Western-style west building. The waters of the bathhouse' alkaline simple hot spring are said to ease nerve and joint pain. Which bathing area is the men's and which is the women's changes on a daily basis and bathing facilities include large indoor baths, a jet bath, jacuzzi, dry sauna, and outdoor bath. Additional facilities include a rest area for relaxing in after your bath, a shop, and massage room.

    Its been a while since I visited this hot spring. It was as comfortable and relaxing as before. My temperature was checked before entering the building, and disinfectant was placed throughout the...

  • Gozenyama Onsen Hoyo Center Shikisaikan
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiomiyashi Nagakura 407-2
    A charming day trip hot spring bathhouse commanding views of scenic Mt. Gozen and the Naka River. Situated along National Route 123 an hour and 20-minute bus ride from JR Mito Station, there are also many sightseeing destinations in the area such as hiking courses and the Twin Ring Motegi motorsport race track. The bathhouse's natural sulfur containing sodium chloride spring contains an abundance of iron. Patrons can relax in eight different varieties of baths, including a large indoor bath, outdoor bath, and source spring bath. The bathhouse also offers soft serve ice cream, wine, and juices made with yuzu fruit grown near Mt. Tsukuba, a local specialty product. In the bathhouse' restaurant, visitors can enjoy local, Mt. Tsukuba dishes made with regional specialty products.

    日曜日に訪れたので週末料金なのか2,000円でした。天然温泉ではありますが立地を考えても少し高過ぎる料金設定だと思います。 施設のせいではないとは思いますが、入れ墨を入れてる客が堂々と入浴していたのも印象が悪いです。

  • Rokkakudo (Izura Institute of Art & Culture, Ibaraki University)
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Kitaibaraki-shi Otsucho Izura 727-2 Go Ura Art Bunka Laboratory
    A hall in Izura, Otsu-cho, Kitaibaraki City. It was designed and used as one of his base by Okakura Tenshin, a thinker who founded the Japan Art Institute and made important contributions to the development of modern Japanese art. Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery of the natural setting with the hexagonal vermilion structure on a steep cliff above the sea. It's lit up at night.

    岡倉天心が過ごした家や六角堂を見学できます。六角堂、付近から眺める景色は美しく、飽きが来ない。 天心はここで美術について想いを巡らせていたと思うと感無量だ。 敷地内には展示室や実際に天心が過ごした家もあり全て回って約30〜40分程か。 全体的に穏やかな雰囲気に包まれており、 寺社仏閣並みに心が洗われる感じになるから不思議だ。 派手さは無いけど心に残る、そんな場所だ。

  • Hitachi City Urara no Yu Juo
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachishi Juouchouishi 605
    A daytrip hot spring bathhouse located on the grounds of Ishihama Kokumin Kyuyochi an eight-minute drive from the Hitachi-kita interchange. The three-story bathhouse was built on the former site of the Unomisaki Kyukan government-run hotel. The bathhouse' facilities include a large indoor bath, outdoor bath with a view of the Pacific Ocean, jacuzzis, and saunas. There are also two large rest areas, one Western and one Japanese inn style; a terrace; relaxation room; and more. Another of the bathhouse' charms is the fact visitors can relax while listening to the sounds of ocean waves. The bathhouse' restaurant serves seafood and, in winter, nabe hotpot dishes.

    高台にあり良好な展望です。広いお風呂ですが、人気があっていつも混んでいて、それほどゆったり入れません。温泉も自然湧出をふんだんに入れ換えできているようではないので、塩素臭が若干気になるかもしれません。

  • Roadside Station Hitachioomiya Kawa Plaza
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    Ibaraki Hitachiomiya-shi Iwazaki 717-1
  • Takimi no Yado Honen Mansaku
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Fukuroda 169-3
    Approximately 60 minutes by car from the Naka Interchange. This onsen ryokan (Japanese style inn) is located not far from the Fukuroda Falls, known as one of the Japan's three famous waterfalls. The spring water is alkaline simple spring, which is said to be effective not only against neuralgia and muscular pain, but also against chronic digestive diseases, etc. and effective for recovery from illness or fatigue, as well as for promoting good health. The indoor baths made with hinoki cypress and open-air bath overlook the surrounding landscape, and the atmosphere changes dramatically depending on the time of day, making it enjoyable to soak repeatedly.

    部屋には炬燵もあって広くて快適です。食事もおいしく夕食はコースでいろいろなものがでてくるのがいいですね。 特に地元の美名豚をつかった鍋はうまいです。 行列で人気のアップルパイもここに宿泊すると並ばずに用意していただけるので4パックも買いました。

  • Roadside Station Hitachiota
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiotashi Shimokawaichou 1016-1
    A roadside station which sells a wide array of local specialty products, including produce picked fresh that morning; rice; and Hitachi Seiryu grapes, a unique grape variety grown only in Hitachiota City. Visitors can also pick tomatoes year-round in the greenhouses on the station's grounds (advance reservation required).
  • Daigo Oyaki Gakkou
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Maginochi 2469
    An activity facility and shop located in Daigo Town, Kuji County, Ibaraki Prefecture. Here visitors can watch as skilled professionals make oyaki buns, a beloved local dish made by farming families in Daigo Town, and purchase these fresh-made, tasty finger foods. The facility also offers short oyaki making classes. Made with miso and other ingredients stuffed in a buckwheat flour dough and fried on a griddle, those participating in the facility's oyaki making classes can make their very own oyaki bun. Class participants can make either an apple or a kabocha squash oyaki; no reservations are required for groups of 10 or less.

    茨城県大子町にあるおやきのお店、大子おやき学校へ。 こちらは廃校を利活用した場所。 中では懐かしいおやきの製造販売を行っています。 今回はおやきのセットと単品をいくつか。 いろんな味が楽しめます。

  • Roadside Station Satomi
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    2.5
    2 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiotashi Kosugechou 694-3
    A roadside station situated in the area of former Satomi village surrounded by mountains along National Route 349. Also a popular place to take a break while en route to the Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge, the station is a perfect touring destination. The station sells local specialty products such as shimikonnyaku freeze-dried devil's tongue jelly and miso made in Ibaraki.

    ここの道の駅には、お土産も農産物も、全く魅力あるものがなく、本当にがっかりさせられた最近稀に見る場所です。近くの県道沿いに数件ある農産物販売所の方が全然新鮮で良いものが見られますよ。

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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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