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.

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…

5 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

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