Ibaraki
While Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo might not be a typical destination for international tourists, it has plenty to offer in terms of nature and history. Ibaraki’s most famous attraction for which people travel from far to see is the Hitachi Seaside Park that boasts fields full of flowers that change every season. The best times to go here are spring and fall as you can read in our travel guide.
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Kairakuen Garden, Ibaraki | Beautiful garden, one of the three best gardens in Japan
Kairakuen Garden in Mito (north of Tokyo) is one of the three great gardens of Japan that was constructed during the feudal time. It is especially famous for its beautiful plum blossoms in early spring.
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Hitachi Seaside Park Ibaraki | One of the largest flower parks in Japan where you can see a variety of flowers/trees
One of Japan’s most beautiful sights is surely Hitachi Seaside Park with its colorful ‘seas’ of flowers and otherworldly Kochia fields that turn red in autumn. What is there to see in different seasons?
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Mito City, Ibaraki | Rich natural and urban attractions
Mito is a city northeast of Tokyo that is a 1.25-hour train ride away. The city is most famous for the Kairaku-en garden, which hosts an amazing plum blossom festival in early spring. You can also enjoy historical sites.
