Best Stunning Views In Ibaraki

Blue World! A Flower Garden Of The Same Color As The SkyHITACHI SEASIDE PARK

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Fresh Green Leaves As Wonderful As Autumn Colored LeavesHananuki Valley

Shiomidaki Bridge at Hananuki Valley. It's well known for the fresh greens from spring to summer, and autumn colored leaves. You can enjoy beautiful nature changing with seasons around here. Now, in early summer, the fresh leaves smell sweet, and the refreshing air fills up the valley.◎25 min by taxi from Takahagi Station of JR Joban Line. 20 min by car from Takahagi IC of Joban Speedway.

Volunteer Trees Standing Both Sides Of The Approach From Torii Gate To The Main ShrineSakatsura Isosaki Shrine

The broadleaf trees as old as 300 years old and camellia grow voluntary. This approach is like a tree tunnel, and known as a sacred spiritual power spot. I could get the power.◎East Gate of Katsuta Station of JR Joban Line. 5 min from Isosaki Station of Minato Line. By car, 70 min from Misato IC of Joban Speedway

Sea Of Clouds Will Appear In Summer & Autumn! Ryujin Suspension Bridge In The SkyRyujin Suspension Bridge

I've found a beautiful sky scenery also in Ibaraki! Ryujin Suspension Bridge floating on the sea of clouds. Early morning after humid and very cold night will be a good chance to see them. It's like a dragon, Ryujin, gong to come out!

250 Thousand Sunflowers Blooming In The Large SiteNaka Sunflower Field

It cleared for days together, we can see the beautiful sunflowers looking up everyday. The Sunflower Festival in 2018 will be held on Sunday, August 25th.

The World's Largest Bronze Statue Of Buddha Listed In The Guinness World RecordsUshiku Daibutsu

At the foot of Ushiku Daibutsu (great statue of Buddha), there's about ten thousand square meters flower fields with many seasonal flowers like a flowery carpet. In spring, abut 12 kinds of flowers, such as poppy and gypsophila, and you can enjoy flower picking from May.◎At the foot of Ushiku Daibutsu (great statue of Buddha), there's about ten thousand square meters flower fields with many seasonal flowers like a flowery carpet. In spring, abut 12 kinds of flowers, such as poppy and gypsophila, and you can enjoy flower picking from May.

Very Holly Scenery Of A Famous Sunrise SpotOarai Isosaki Shrine

Here is a famous spot to see sunrise, and we never get tired of looking the waves, clouds, and stars. What's more, the torii arch that stands on the rough waves is very holly scenery in Japan.

Marriage Boat You Can See Only During The Iris FestivalSuigo Ayame Itako Garden

Though it can be seen only in iris season, the traditional marriage boat made me very moved. Everyone said 'congratulations!' here and there, and the bride thanked them with smile.◎You can see the bride, Wednesday: 11:00, Saturday: 11:00, 14:00, 19:00, and Sunday: 11:00, 14:00.

North Kanto Region's Best Hydrangeas You Can See Flowers Even In JulyHydrangea Forest

Japanese hydrangea season is mainly June, but I could see them even in July here. I felt like being in maze of hydrangeas.

The Strongest Spiritual Power Spot In North Kanto Resion, Commanding Nikko Mountain Range From The Top Kabire Mountains

Mt. Oiwa is said to have the strongest spiritual power in Kanto Region because there're 188 objects of worship. The wonderful scenery commanded from the mountain top is worth as a gift to someone who succeed to climb.

Very Clear Water Able To See Over The Bottom & Beautiful ReflectionsKashima-jingu Shrine

It's called Mitarashi Pond. Over 400 Thousand liters of water springs in a day, and it's legendarily talked as a miracle pond that the water sprang in one night and never gone dry even in the drought season. Now, Mitarashi Pond is a place of healing and purify.

Beautiful Hydrangeas Blooming In The PrecinctMito Hachiman Shrine

Mito Hachiman Shrine is selected as '100 Most Beautiful Scenery In Ibaraki', '100 Must Visit Tourist Spots In Mito', and also '100 Best Scenery In Mito Chosen By Mito Local People'. There're 50 kinds and 5000 trees of hydrangea blooming beautifully in the precinct.◎For people using trains or bus: take bus at No.7 bus stop at north gate of Mito Station (via Suehiro-cho), to Sakaemachi 2-chome. 15 min. 170 yen. For cars: 20 min from Mito IC of Joban Speedway. Free parking area is available.

Milky Way and Skyful of Stars Above the Satomi FarmSatomi Pasture

Satomi farm is one of the best star viweing spots in Kanto area. If it's a fine night, you can experience the wonderful skyful of stars.

Kasumigaura's Seasonal Thing! Sail Ship Moves By Only WindsKasumigaura

The sail ship was once used for smelt fishing, it plies for tourism now. At Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, the ship with white sails plies grandly.◎You can't take this ship. You can see this from the other ship.

Mt. Tsukuba Seen From Oyazawa ParkOyazawa Park

The sunset on Mt. Tsukuba seen from Oyazawa Park in Ibaraki Prefecture. From here, you can see the beautiful sunset that lightens Hinuma Lake and goes down to Mt. Tsukuba.

Music Starmine By Japanese Great Firework MakersJoso Kinugawa Firework Festival

It's a great firework festival opened in the side of Kinugawa Lake in Joso, Ibaraki Prefecture, which gathers over 100 thousand people every year. Because almost all of the great firework makers in Japan show their fireworks, you must be satisfied this summer festival so much.◎Access: 15 min walk from Mitsukaido Station of Kanto Railway Joso Line. They prepare toll observation seats you can buy on the very day of the firework festival.

Waterfall With Spiritual Power In A Shrine Built Over 1200 Years AgoHanazono Shrine

Sekison Waterfall. It sacredly shines in the sun, and I could feel somehow cool power when I scooped up the water with my hands.◎It takes 30 min by car from Isohara Station.

Like A Cherry Blossom Belt Along BanksTatsunokuchi Shinsui Park

The slope side has few people, and it's like the separated world from the bustle of the crowded paths. You can enjoy cherry blossoms like you're in your garden.

Let's Feel The Coming Of Spring! Somehow, The Familiar Mountains And A Gallery Of Plums In Full BloomMt.Tsukuba Plum Garden

I introduce the plum blossoms festival of Mt.Tsukuba that makes us feel 'somehow the familiar the scenery of mountains in Japan'. The best season to see the blossoms has come, and you can command a view of Kanto Plains from Azuma hut! Spring coming soon! Let's feel the coming of spring!

Cosmos In Kairakuen Garden, One Of The Three Best Japanese GardensKairakuen Garden

The cosmos at Kairakuen Garden's addition has reached the best to see. You can see colorful cosmos against the background of a famous house Kobun-tei.