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Spectacular natural scenery, history andtraditions, a food culture nurtured by the climate
and surroundings. Ibaraki offers so much to see,feel, and savor—experiences that awaken all fivesenses, leaving lingering memories in the heartsof all who visit.

Each time you visit, themagnificent views thatchange from season toseason will captivate you.
This page: Hitachi Fudoki
no Oka (see p. 30)
Opposite page, top: Mt.
Tsukuba (p. 8); bottom:
Ryujin Big Suspension
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Dynamic waterfalls, tranquillakesides where wild birds
flock, traditional crafts with an
appealing diversity, distinctive
craft beers created by a local
sake brewery, and world-classbranded Wagyu beef. All theseexperiences will leave a lasting
impression in your heart.
Opposite page, top: Fukuroda
Falls (p. 11); bottom: Lake
Senba (p. 16)
This page, from top left:
Kasama pottery (p. 13 and 16),
Hitachino Nest Beer (p. 23 and30, Kiuchi Brewery), Hitachi
beef (p. 17 Teppanyaki Jin,
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14 Yuki Kiraku-kai Yuki Information+
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2 JAXA Tsukuba Space Center
2-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba-shi

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15 Granterrace Chikusei
1850 Kawasumi, Chikusei-shi

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3 Ushiku Daibutsu (Buddha)
2083 Kuno-cho, Ushiku-shi

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16 Kurosawa Shoyuten (Kurosawa Soy Sauce Inc.)
1260 Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi

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4 Fukuroda Falls
3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun

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17 Kiuchi Brewery
1257 Konosu, Naka-shi

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5 Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge
2133-6 Kegano-cho, Hitachiota-shi
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18 Meiri Shurui brewery (Bessyun-kan sake museum)
327 Motoyoshida-cho, Mito-shi
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6 Crafthills Kasama
2388-1 Kasama, Kasama-shi

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19 The Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine
2306-1 Kyuchu, Kashima-shi
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7 Air Park Coo
1698-1 Uwaso, Ishioka-shi

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20 Isoyamatei
595 Itako, Itako-shi

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8 Oarai Isosaki Jinja
6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashi-Ibaraki-gun

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21 Lapoppo Namegata Farmers Village
1561 Uzaki, Namegata-shi

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9 Nakaminato Fish Market
19-8 Minatohoncho, Hitachinaka-shi

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22 Ring-Ring Square Tsuchiura
PLAYatré Tsuchiura 1F / B1F, 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura-shi P.26

10 Kasama Inari Jinja
1 Kasama, Kasama-shi

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23 Kasumi Kitchen
Kasumigaura-shi Koryu Center, 4784 Saka, Kasumigaura-shi P.26

11 Kodokan Mito Han School
1-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito-shi

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24 Oiwa Jinja
752 Irishiken-cho, Hitachi-shi

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12 Kairakuen Garden
1 Tokiwa-cho, Mito-shi

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25 Izura Rokkakudo
727-2 Izura, Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki-shi

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13 Hitachi Seaside Park605-4 Onuma, Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi

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26 Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art, Ibaraki
2083 Tsubaki, Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki-shi
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Tokyo Station

JR Joban Line limited express
about 1 hour 15 minutes

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Ibaraki Transport airport bus
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Visit the citadel ofa 3000-year-old faithMagnificent panoramaof the Kanto Plain awaits

Climb the stone steps to Tsukubasan Jinja
shrine, which worships Mt. Tsukuba as a deity.
Since ancient times, travelers have come here
before climbing the sacred mountain.
Map 27
1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi
www.tsukubasanjinja.jp

With its two peaks also accessible bycable car and ropeway, Mt. Tsukuba
is an excellent hiking spot.
Map 1
Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/mt-tsukuba.html

DAY 2
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Encounter theheart of the Way of Tea

Experience Japan’s space
exploration knowledge

Namichidori Urasenke tea ceremonyand kimono dressing school offers tea
ceremony experience sessions byappointment. Popular Japanese-style
sweets are also on offer at the adjoining
tearoom.
Map 30 437-1 Onozaki, Tsukuba-shi
Sessions: 10 AM to 12 PM; tearoom: 10 AM to 5 PM
Open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays https://namichidori.info

At Tsukuba Space Center, get a close lookat satellites, rocket engines, and a fullscale model of the Japanese Experiment
Module of the International Space Station.
Map 2
2-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba-shi
Space Dome pavilion: 10 AM to 4 PM
Closed irregularly; entry by reservation only
https://fanfun.jaxa.jp/visit/tsukuba

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Relax and enjoy
Mt. Tsukuba’s hot springs

Hearty meal options
at a popular café

At Tsukuba Grand Hotel located halfway
up Mt. Tsukuba, relax in the Open Air Sky
Bath with panoramic views or theatmospheric Open Air Garden Bath.
Map 291050-1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 10 AM
https://tsukuba-grandhotel.co.jp

For a late lunch after yourhike, try Cafe Nisyouan’s Mt.
Tsukuba Burger. You could
also grill your own senbei ricecrackers on a hibachi grill.
Map 281221-3 Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi
11 AM to 6 PM; from 10 AM weekends and holidays
Closed Fridays www.nisyouan.com

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After climbing to the observation deck of the world’s tallest
standing bronze Buddha
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Map 3 Ushiku Daibutsu (Buddha)
2083 Kuno-cho, Ushiku-shi
9:30 AM to 5 PM (to 5:30 PM weekends)
Hours vary by season
https://daibutu.net
Map 31 Ami Premium Outlet
4-1-1 Yoshiwara, Ami-machi, Inashiki-gun
10 AM to 8 PM (Restaurants and cafes vary)
Closed the third Thursday in February
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DAY 1
Taste a local specialty
for lunch

Discover Daigo’s
special lacquerware

A great lunch option is shamodon,
a rice bowl dish of local Okukuji
shamo game fowl and egg.
Restaurant Yamaki uses eggs
collected the same morning.

The Daigo area has long been
known for its high-quality
lacquer production. Rustic
and simple, Kijian’s lacquerware is perfect for daily use
and as a souvenir.

Map 32741-1 Daigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 8 PM
Closed Wednesdays
http://daigo-yamaki.sakura.ne.jp

DAY 2

Map 33624 Daigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
10 AM to 5 PM
Open Saturdays, Sundays,
and Mondays
https://kijian.thebase.in

Daigo Cafe operates in aconverted, century-plus-old
traditional Japanese house.
The retro décor will make you
feel like you have traveled backin time.
Map 34688 Daigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
12 PM to 5 PM
Closed Wednesdays
https://daigo-cafe.net/cafe/detail/daigocafe.html

2:15 PMBe thrilled byoutdoor activities
In the majestic nature of Ryujin Lake,
explore the secluded beauty of thegorge, which can only be accessed fromthe water on a canoe, then dare theintense 100-meter bungee jump fromthe Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge.
Map 37 Canoe
2153-39 Shimotakakura-cho, Hitachiota-shi
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
https://storm.cx

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2133-6 Kegano-cho, Hitachiota-shi
9 AM to 5 PM (Bridge open from 8:30 AM)
https://ohtsuribashi.ryujinkyo.jp
www.bungyjapan.com/ryujin
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1395-4 Inagi-cho, Hitachiota-shi
11 AM to 3 PM; closed Mondays(or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday)
and the fourth Tuesdays of the monthwww.kanko-hitachiota.com/page/page000114.html

Savor delightful
handmade soba noodles
The specialty of Sova Tea Koshiji is
its limited seiro (cold soba noodles
with dipping sauce). And be sure
not to miss their popular desserts.

1:00 PM

4:15 PMHot spring retreatssurrounded by nature

5:30 PM

About five minutes’ walk from
Fukuroda Falls, the ryokan inn
Honen Mansaku is renowned for
its cuisine featuring local
ingredients and its open-air
hot-spring baths.
Map 35 Honen Mansaku
169-3 Fukuroda, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
Check-in from 3 PM to 6 PM
Check-out by 10 AM
www.fukuroda.co.jp

A cascade abounding
with seasonal beauty

Map 36 Omoide Romankan
978 Fukuroda, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
Check-in from 3 PM to 6 PM
Check-out by 10 AM
www.roman-kan.jp

The inn Omoide
Romankan has both
Japanese and Western
style guest rooms. Ease
your travel-weary body inthe riverside hot-springbaths, with views of the
Okukuji countryside.

The 120-meter high, 73-meter wide
Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan’s top
three scenic waterfalls, offers
spectacular views that showcase
the four seasons’ different charms.
Map 4
3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun
8 AM to 6 PM; 9 AM to 5 PM (November to April)https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/fukuroda-falls

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Explore a townscape linedwith historic shop buildings

Map 39 Kujiraya
2224 Higashi-ni-cho, Hitachiota-shi
11 AM to 3 PM; closed Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays
www.kujiragaoka.com/shop/kujiraya
Map 40 Sunny Sunday
2295-2 Higashi-ichi-cho, Hitachiota-shi
10 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays and Thursdays
www.kujiragaoka.com/shop/sunny-sunday

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Kujiragaoka Shopping Street

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ingredients. Stroll throughthe garden, or enjoy suchactivities as a harvest
experience.
Map 42707-1 Minami-Yoshiwara,
Kasama-shi
Restaurant meals and stays
by reservation
http://kasama-y.com

5:15 PMA guesthouse stay,
far from the city bustle
At Mone House, a guesthouse accommodating up to 13, stargaze at night, enjoy a
moment by the woodstove, and nextmorning, prepare breakfast in thefull kitchen to enjoy on the terrace.

Map 412267-1 Fukuhara, Kasama-shi
Check-in from 5 PM to 10 PM
Check-out by 9 AMhttps://minpaku-monenoie.amebaownd.com

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9:00 AM

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1698-1 Uwaso, Ishioka-shi
Half-day course 9 AM (weekends and holidays 9:30
AM) or 1 PM; one-day course 9 AM (weekends andholidays 9:30 AM) Closed Mondays and irregularly
www.airparkcoo.jp

Flavors of a great chestnut producing region
The highlight of a visit to third-generation chestnut grower Shimaki
Farm is its rich chestnut softserve ice cream and exquisite
chestnut jam, which makes theperfect souvenir (see page 30).
Map 441020-24 Kamitsuchida, Kasumigaura-shi
9 AM to 5 PM; closed irregularly
www.ibaraki-shokusai.net/seisan/?id=574

Explore themecca of air sports
Paragliding school Air Park Coo offers a
range of courses, including half-day andfull-day beginners’ courses and tandem
flights from 500 meters above sea level.
Reservations are required.
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Pottery workshops
Kasama, the Kanto region’s oldest
pottery center, offers uniqueactivities. At Crafthills Kasama, try
your hand at the potter’s wheel,
then visit the café or museum on
the premises. Fukuda Kiln, with a
tradition of over 220 years, is apioneer in pottery classes and ispopular for its careful instruction.
Map 6 Crafthills Kasama
2388-1 Kasama, Kasama-shi
10 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays(or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday)
www.kasama-crafthills.co.jp
Map 43 Fukuda Kiln (Seitou Fukuda)
754 Shimoichige, Kasama-shi
9 AM to 5 PM
www.seitou-fukuda.com

Map 45 Yasato Blueberry Farm
103-3 Nakado, Ishioka-shi
Open mid-June to end of August
9 AM to 5 PM
Closed Mondays (or Tuesdays if
Monday is a holiday)
http://yasatoblueberryfarm.com
Map 46 Chiyoda Engei
744-1 Nakasaya, Kasumigaura-shi
Open mid-August to mid-October
Hours and days open may be irregular
www.ibaraki-shokusai.net/shops3.php?mode=2&code=525
Map 47 Rural Kise (Fontaine no Mori)
1247-1 Kise, Tsukuba-shi
Blueberry picking from 11 AM every
Saturday, end of June to end of AugustDays open may be irregular
Reservations recommended
www.fontaine-no-mori.com* To find out more about Ibaraki’s fruits, check

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flavors every time you visit, fromchestnuts to blueberries, nashi
pears, grapes, and more.

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Tsukinoi Brewery 48 , in Magarimatsu Shopping Street, 15 minutes’
walk from Oarai Station on the
Oarai-Kashima Line, has beenbrewing sake with consummate carefor over 150 years (see page 30). As
you stroll, snack on mitsu-dango, alocal sweet of dumpling with syrup
and toasted soybean flour, from
Aji no Mise Takahashi 49 . Ume Cafe
Waon 50 , operated by Yoshidaya, apickled ume plum specialty store
established in 1830, is famous for
its roll cake and other original ume
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Bounties of the sea
and of the land
Dine on wood-fired pizza, pasta, andmany other seafood-packed dishes
in the sea breeze on the terrace ofTrattoria Jmarina 51 at Oarai Marina.
Alternatively, for a Japanese option,
try sushi and seafood rice bowls
made with fresh seafood at one of
the eateries at the popular tourist
market, Nakaminato Fish Market 9 .
At Daimaruya 52 , delight in choosing
your favorite item from among thevast range of healthy hoshi-imo dried
sweet potato products on offer (seepage 30).
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Map 48 Tsukinoi Brewery
638 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
9 AM to 5 PM; closed irregularly
https://tsukinoi.co.jp

Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
Hours and days closed may
be irregularwww.oarai-port.com/marina/restaurante/index.html

Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
Check-in from 3 PM
Check-out by 10 AM
www.hotel-gyoraian.jp

Map 49 Aji no Mise Takahashi
884 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
10 AM to 6 PM
Closed Tuesdays and the first
Wednesdays of the monthwww.oarai-info.jp/page/page000061.html

Map 9
Nakaminato Fish Market
19-8 Minatohoncho,
Hitachinaka-shi
Open hours and days vary bystall and restaurant; all shops
open weekends and holidays
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/nakaminato-fish-market

Map 8 Oarai Isosaki Jinja
6890 Isohama-cho,Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
http://oarai-isosakijinja.or.jpMap 50 Ume Cafe Waon
546 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
10 AM to 6 PM
Closed Wednesdays andirregularly
http://kk-yoshidaya.co.jp/umecafe
Map 51 Trattoria Jmarina
12-5 Minato-Chuo, Oarai-machi,

Map 52 Daimaruya
18-38 Shaka-machi,
Hitachinaka-shi
10 AM to 5 PM; 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Sundays and holidays
www.e-daimaruya.co.jp
Map 53 Gyorai-an
6885 Isohama-cho,

Map 54 Satoumitei
6883 Isohama-cho,Oarai-machi,
Higashi-Ibaraki-gun
Check-in from 3 to 5:30 PM
Check-out by 11:30 AM
www.satoumitei.jp
Map 55
Sakatsura Isosaki Jinja
4607-2 Isozaki-cho,
Hitachinaka-shi
https://sakatura.org

eight-room inn where the warmthof its woody décor gives the feel ofa vacation home by the sea. A
short journey away is Sakatsura
Isosaki Jinja 55 , the “brother”
shrine of Oarai Isosaki Jinja. Thisancient shrine was founded in 856
and has long been the site ofworship for locals who pray forsafety at sea, abundant catches,and good sake brewing.

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The highlight of a trip to Oarai isthe luxury of a stay in accommodations where all rooms have ocean
views. From Oarai Hotel Annex
Gyorai-an 53 , you can see theKamiiso no Torii (Oarai Isosaki
Jinja) 8 , the shrine gate thatstands in the sea. Watch thesunrise, then walk in the fresh air
to visit the main shrine. Anotheroption is Satoumitei 54 , an

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10 AM to 5 PM
www.gallery-mon.co.jp

2:05 PM

Map 57 Kilala-kan
2258-1 Kasama, Kasama-shi
10 AM to 5 PM
https://kilalakan.jp

Start your walk froma historic town landmark

1:00 PM

Kasama Inari Jinja shrine,
one of Japan’s top three Inarishrines, hosts the Kasama
Chrysanthemum Festival in
autumn. In early May, the400-year-old wisteria trees
reach full bloom.
Map 101 Kasama, Kasama-shi
www.kasama.or.jp/english/index.html

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Stroll the gallery roadof a pottery town
Discover the charms of Kasama
pottery at Kairo Gallery Mon,
where one-of-a-kind artist pieces
are displayed in the corridor
gallery around its courtyard, andKilala-kan ceramics center, with
an abundant range of wares forsale.

Spend anafternoon oflakeside relaxation
Lake Senba, an oasis in
the city of Mito, is home towild birds including swans.
Enjoy refreshing housemade lemonade at thelakeside Kobun Cafe.

Home to the spirit ofJapan’s modern education

Scenic seasonal beauty
enriched by history

Kodokan was an academic andmartial arts school founded by the
Mito domain in 1841. The Important
Cultural Property building retains adignified aura.
Map 11
1-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito-shi
9 AM to 5 PM (Feb. 20 to Sept. 30)
9 AM to 4:30 PM (Oct. 1 to Feb. 19)
https://ibarakiguide.jp/park/foreign_language/en/kodokan/index.html

Whereas Kodokan was a place to learn
and train, Kairakuen was created to rest
the mind and body. It boasts majestic
scenery and magnificent plum blossoms.
Map 12
1 Tokiwa-cho, Mito-shi
6 AM to 7 PM (Feb. 20 to Sept. 30)
7 AM to 6 PM (Oct. 1 to Feb. 19)
https://ibarakiguide.jp/park/foreign_language/en/kairakuen/index.html

12:30 PM Washoku traditions with a western touch
At Tousuian, enjoy modern kaiseki Japanese cuisine
for a colorful nouvelle lunchtime feast, paired withwines selected by the owner-sommelier.
Map 642755-1 Senba-cho, Mito-shi
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5:30 PM to 10 PM
www.tousuian.com

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Petits gâteaux packed
with Ibaraki fruits

Luxurious stay in theheart of Mito

Be intoxicated byizakaya tavern culture

A stone’s throw from Kasama
Station, popular patisserie
Gruyères has many regularcustomers who travel long
distances for its many and varied
cakes and desserts.

Mito Plaza Hotel welcomes
guests with its sophisticatedappointments and a relaxing
atmosphere full of greenery.
Savor Hitachi beef at restaurant
Teppanyaki Jin (see page 5).
Map 592078-1 Senba-cho, Mito-shi
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM
www.mito-plaza.jp

To experience Mito’s night life,
head for Miyashita Ginza, a retro
shopping arcade beyond a red
torii gate, where eateries serve
Japanese, Western, and Chinese
cuisine.
Map 635 minutes on foot from JR Mito Station
Open hours and days vary by shop
https://miyagin.fun

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3080 Senba-cho, Mito-shi
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/lake-senba

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1-4-73 Sannomaru, Mito-shi
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM
www.mito-keiseihotel.com

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2-2-2 Jonan, Mito-shi
Check-in from 2 PM, check-out by 11 AM
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Map 62 Hotel Terrace the Garden Mito
1-7-20 Miya-machi, Mito-shi
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM
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Exploring famous flower spots is another enjoyablefeature of a trip to Ibaraki. Scenes of various blooms
adorning the countryside throughout the seasons offer afleeting beauty that changes with the passage of time.

Plum blossoms

Cherry blossoms

Nemophila

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KochiaMore to See and Do
Hitachi Seaside Park
A variety of flowers bloom
in profusion acrossHitachi Seaside Park’s
350-hectare expanse.
Hills that are awash withnemophila blue in springtransform into a sea ofgreen in the summer,
before the cute and fluffy
kochia turn a brightscarlet in autumn.

Map 13605-4 Onuma, Mawatari,
Hitachinaka-shi
9:30 AM to 5 PM
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Try Japan’s
traditional martial art
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experience can participate.

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oldest luxury textiles, wovenfrom hand-spun silk. It has
been designated an Intangible
Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
With Yuki Kiraku-kai’s 14
dressing and rental service,
you can stroll the streets of
Yuki lined with historicalbuildings in your kimono attire.
After all that walking, take abreak at Kissa Kajinoki 68, acafé in a converted 140-yearold misegura shop building.

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menu ranges from soba
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At Northern Kanto region’s largest
roadside station, Granterrace
Chikusei 15 , buy fresh-picked produce
from the farmer’s stands or shop forsouvenirs, and enjoy casual gourmet
favorites such as the local specialty,
Shimodate Ramen.

Map 67 Yamato Horse Park4432-6 Okunitama,
Sakuragawa-shi

Map 15 Granterrace Chikusei
1850 Kawasumi, Chikusei-shi
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www.facebook.com/kajinoki397

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Map 14 Yuki Kiraku-kai
Yuki Information + Communication Center 1F South,
1-1-1 Kokubu-cho, Yuki-shi
10 AM to 3 PM
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Ibaraki has long been a famed soy
sauce-producing region. Kurosawa
Shoyuten, founded in 1905, brews soy
sauce using traditional methods. In
the shop housed in its converted
storehouse, a new café is due to openin spring 2021. With reservations you
can tour the preparation process thatbegins in January.

3:30 PM

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327 Motoyoshida-cho, Mito-shi
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed Mondays(or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday)
Open everyday February and March
Groups require advance reservation
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Meiri Shurui brewery isfamous for its best-in-Japan
award-winning umeshu plumwine. After viewing the displayof old sake-brewing tools in
the Bessyun-kan museum andthe umeshu storehouse,
sample the variety that line
the shop shelves to discover
your favorite.

For souvenir shopping before
your return train, head for
Ibaraki Ajiwai-ichi on the third
floor of Excel Minami in Mito
Station. You will find theprefecture’s prized products onoffer, including natto (fermented
soybeans), plum products,
sweets and seafood products.
Map 70Mito Station building Excel Minami 3F,
1-7-31 Miya-machi, Mito-shi
10 AM to 8:30 PM
www.excel-mito.com

Lunch that onlya brewer could offer
For over 190 years, Kiuchi Brewery
has produced original junmai sake whilepursuing a new vision for the brewery,releasing popular shochu liquor, wine,and craft beer (see pages 5 and 30).
Stop by to savor the signature handmade soba noodles at the restaurant,
Nakaya.

12:40 PM
10:35 AM

Map 171257 Konosu, Naka-shi
10 AM to 6:30 PM
Restaurant: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM,
5:30 PM to 8 PM (weekends andholidays only)
Closed Thursdays
http://kodawari.cc

Map 161260 Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi
9 AM to 6 PM
Closed Sundays
www.fujini-shouyu.co.jp

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Recharge yourspirits in a verdantsanctuary
The Kashima Jingu Grand
Shrine is thought to havebeen founded in 660 BCE.
Bask in nature’s energy by
the 1,300-year-old sacredtree, the crystal-clear springwater of Mitarashi Pond,
and many other spots.

Map 192306-1 Kyuchu, Kashima-shi
http://kashimajingu.jp

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Revel in thewaterside atmosphere
Around June 10, Suigo Itako Iris
Garden comes alive with a million
iris plants of 500 different
varieties in full bloom. The Suigo
Itako Iris Festival (late May to lateJune) features fun attractions
including kasuri-weave costume
dress-ups, while pleasure boatrides can be enjoyed year-round.
Stroll through the riverside town,
then take a Japanese-style tea
break at Isoyamatei, a traditional
house that retains an aura of the
Meiji (1868–1912) period.
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Map 72 Suigo Itako Iris Garden
1-5 Ayame, Itako-shi
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More to See and Do
Lapoppo Namegata Farmers Village

Authentic Japanesecuisine for lunch

Famous for sweet potato-digging
in autumn, this location is also a
popular “glamping” spot. Stay inshipping-container-turned-lodges
and tents erected among the vast
natural surrounds, pick fresh
vegetables from the fields rightoutside, and enjoy a barbecue.

About 20 minutes’ drive from The
Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine, Kashima
Central Hotel’s Japanese Restaurant
Maki offers an extensive menu,
ranging from casual rice bowls topped
with select seasonal ingredients tomore sumptuous course options.

Map 211561 Uzaki, Namegata-shi
Hours and days closed may
be irregular
http://farmglamping.namegata-fv.jp

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4-7-11 Onohara, Kamisu-shi
11:30 AM to 2 PM
5 PM to 8:30 PM
www.ekch.jp

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Map 20 Isoyamatei
595 Itako, Itako-shi
10 AM to 4 PM
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9 AM to 6 PM
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At Tsuchiura Station, about 50
minutes by train from Tokyo, rent abicycle from Ring-Ring Square
Tsuchiura, a cycling hub facility
directly connected to the station.
Then set off on the 90-kilometer
Mini Circuit Course around Lake
Kasumigaura!

11:00 AM

Map 22 PLAYatré Tsuchiura 1F / B1F,
1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura-shi; 1F: 10 AM to 8 PM;
B1F: 5 AM to 1 AM; reservations required for rental
www.ringringroad.com/square

A showcase of
locally produced
ingredientsFor lunch, head for
Kasumi Kitchen, about 3
kilometers from theroadside station. In thischarming restaurant,
decorated with recycled
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Take a break at
a roadside station
Map 234784 Saka, Kasumigaura-shi
11 AM to 3 PM; to 4 PM
weekends and holidays
Dinner served by reservation
Fridays and Saturdays only
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays(or the next day if Monday or Tuesday is a holiday)
http://kasumigaura.miraidukuri.jp/kitchen

At Roadside Station
Tamatsukuri and Namegata
City Tourist Product Center
Koi-Koi, find a range of
locally-produced items,
including seasonal produce
and freshwater fish products. Try the exclusive
Namegata Burger, with friedcatfish or carp filets.

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Hoshino Resorts
BEB5 Tsuchiura
Designed for cycling enthusiasts,
the Cycle Rooms of Hoshino
Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura, which
opened in the Ring-Ring Square
Tsuchiura building, are the talk of
the town. The walls are fitted withdisplay racks, so you really canstay in the hotel with your bicycle.

Tsukuba-Kasumigaura
Ring-Ring Road was
accredited as a National
Cycle Route in 2019. It
offers a variety of courses,
from the shorter 25- or
40-kilometer courses to thefull 180-kilometer route forexperienced cyclists.
www.ringringroad.com

Map 74
PLAYatré Tsuchiura 3F,
1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura-shi
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM
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Features of Oiwa Jinja shrine at
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statues, and relics of religious
festivals. It is known for its
enduring tradition of ancientworship and syncretic Shinto andBuddhism practices.
Map 24752 Irishiken-cho, Hitachi-shi
6 AM to 5 PM
www.oiwajinja.jp

A café with
spectacular
views of the Pacific
Sea Birds Cafe is located in thestation building designed under
the supervision of Hitachi-nativearchitect Kazuyo Sejima. With
its all-glass walls, it feels like it
is floating on the ocean. The
café’s signature dish is the softand fluffy pancakes.

Tenshin’s sanctum
for contemplation
Okakura Tenshin, one of
the most renowned art
scholars of modern Japan,
designed Izura Rokkakudo
himself. In addition to theseascape that Tenshin
treasured, take note of thepagoda’s vermilion walls
and its roof finial.

12:15 PMA hot spring torefresh body and mind
After your meal, bathe in thenatural hot springs of Itsuura
Kanko Hotel Bekkan Taikanso,
with its stunning views of the
Izura coast. The baths open to
day visitors are perfect for acasual drop-in visit.
Map 76722 Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki-shi
Day visits 11 AM to 3 PM
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Map 25727-2 Izura, Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki-shi
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (may vary by season)
Closed Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday)
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/rokkakudo

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relics and records, it exhibits modern
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Map 26 2083 Tsubaki, Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki-shi
9:30 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday
is a holiday) *Closed temporarily until April 23, 2021
www.tenshin.museum.ibk.ed.jp

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After discovering Ibaraki’s nature, history, and foodculture, take some of the prefecture’s delicious specialty
products home, along with the memories of your journey.

With its many hills and valleys and abundant waterways,
Ibaraki is one of Japan’s leading producers of sake. Its
40-plus breweries, the most in the Kanto region, upholdand pass down their respective sake-making traditions.

Oarai’s local sake from Tsukinoi Brewery

Tsukinoi Brewery’s popular brands include its
flagship Tsukinoi, Nanotsuki (far left), brewed
with organic rice, and Hikoichi (left), named
after the brewery’s founder. Launched in 2014,
Hikoichi is produced 100-percent locally,
starting with the rice-growing (see p.14 for shop
information).

Ibaraki’s beer, popular worldwide

Chestnut jam from Shimaki Farm
Shimaki Farm is popular for its raw chestnuts
and processed products, including its chestnut
jam. The chunky texture enhances the chestnut
goodness. Choose from three varieties—Plain,Rum, and Eau de Vie, which has a rich brandy
aroma (see p.12).

Find your favorite from the original beers
created by a Japanese sake brewery. Kiuchi
Brewery’s wide range of Hitachino Nest Beervarieties have unique flavors produced byvarying the ingredients (malt, hops, andspices) and brewing processes (see p. 23).

Ume plum wine from Meiri ShuruiAward-winning Hyakunen Umeshu is
an exquisite drop, made by slowly
aging unprocessed sake withJapan-grown ume plums, thenfinished with brandy and honey. The
brewery’s extensive line-up includes a
cloudy variety (right bottle), for a more
intensely fruity experience (see p. 22).

Front cover: The outermost torii gate, Kamiiso no Torii,of Oarai Isosaki Jinja shrine (page 15)
Back cover, clockwise from top left: Shishimai lion dance of the autumn
festival in Ishioka; melon parfait served in Ibaraki Sense (page 31);
paragliding in Ishioka (page 12); Kasama pottery (pages 13 and 16)
Page 2: Hitachi Fudoki no Oka
1646 Someya, Ishioka; 9 AM to 5 PM (varies by area and season)
Closed Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday)
http://business2.plala.or.jp/fudoki
Photography: Tomohiko Yagishita (pages 12, 20–21, 22–23, and 30) andHoshito Omija (pages 5, 14, 16–17, 22–23, 30–31, and back cover)Translation: Simul International, Inc.
Maps: Takashi Kamiizumi Design: Seiko Kohjima (rufus-design.com)
Editorial Supervision: Kateigaho International Editorial Department,
Sekai Bunka Publishing Inc.
Planning: Kanto Asahi Advertising Inc.
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Healthy treats by Daimaruya
Steamed and dried sweet potato (hoshi-imo) is
the healthy, energy-giving specialty of Ibaraki.
It’s fun to taste and compare various types, thedifferent varieties of sweet potato offering anarray of flavors and textures, from dense andvery sweet to light and soft (see p.14).

The route times in this guidebook are approximate.
Some facilities and shops may be closed during the year-end and
New Year holidays (end of December to early January).
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, days and hours ofoperation and customer service arrangements may change atsome facilities and shops. Please check websites for information.

Amabie is a mythical beast thought to ward off epidemics in Japan.
Ibaraki Prefecture has adopted a registration-based e-mailnotification system, with Amabie as its symbol,
to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and isreinforcing efforts to establish a safe andsecure destination for travelers. Facilities andshops displaying the “Amabie-chan” sticker
show that they are implementing thoroughinfection-prevention measures.

Meet the Senses of

IBARAKIi n To k yo
At Ibaraki Sense, the Ibaraki product shopthat was renovated in the autumn of 2018,
you can discover the prefecture’s many
charms in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo’s leading
shopping district.

With the shop décor arranged to evoke the prefecture’s
topography and producing regions, up to 1,000 products are on
display at any time. Seasonal fruits, local sake, and otherspecialty products sit beside traditional crafts such as Kasama
pottery, Yuki-tsumugi stoles and Suifu paper lanterns.

Traditional craft items, evocative of Japan’s history but
modern enough to blend in with various styles, makeperfect souvenirs. The range of processed meats, dairy
products, seasonings, and other foods is unique to
Ibaraki, one of Japan’s leading agricultural regions.

The café offers the delights ofseasonal fruit, such as melon
parfait made with theprefecture’s original melon
variety, “Ibaraking”. Takeout isalso available at the café stand.

ACCESS
JR: 3 minutes’ walk from Kyobashi Exit, Yurakucho Station
Tokyo Metro: 1 minute’s walk from Ginza-itchome Station, Yurakucho Line
4 minutes’ walk from Kyobashi Station, Ginza Line
6 minutes’ walk from Ginza Station, Hibiya / Marunouchi Lines
Konya Bldg. 1F, 1-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Shop and café: 11 AM to 7 PM
Dining: 11 AM to 2 PM; to 5 PM weekends and holidays*Hours as of October 2020 https://ibaraki-sense.com
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Products Association
1-5-38 Sannomaru, Mito-shi, Ibaraki
Tel. 029 -226 -3800

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