Best Summer Destinations In Ibaraki

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.

1500 Trees Of Hydrangea Blooming In A Valley Of Nature ParkHinuma Nature Park

When I walked into a forest, I could find the hydrangeas spreading to the whole valley! For the forest is humid and you'll sweat, don't forget towel and something to drink.

The Illuminated Fluffy Kokias (a Plant), It is One of Summer Features in IbarakiHITACHI SEASIDE PARK

The illuminated Kokias in Summer are wonderful as well as the red colored ones in Autumn. They seem to dance with lights and music. Why don't you spend a good night in the sea breeze? (the park is near a sea)

One Million Iris Flowers At A Waterside Village ItakoSuigo Ayame Itako Garden

Itako City was flourished as a waterside village. There're as many as one million irises, and you can look down them from a bridge and also the same leveled ground. It's near the station and no admission fee is required, so you can enjoy the garden without hesitation. What's more, the illumination event is took place at night.◎It's located at just near JR Itako Station. For cars, extra parking area is available. If you come by your car, Suigo Sawara Ayame Park in Chiba Prefecture is also close, you can make the rounds of the famous tourist spots of iris.

This Summer's Most Moving Fireworks In Koga! And Most Beautiful 'Saishoku Senrin' In JapanKoga Fireworks Festival

I introduce this summer's most moving fireworks display in Koga! It's finale was emblazoned by 'Saishoku Senrin' a kind of Japanese skyrocket. It was shot off in the sky far above the Koga town, and the thousands of small flowers blooming in the night sky are awesome! Please come to see them on this spot next year!

Plastic Umbrellas Displayed Only During Mito Kōmon FestivalMito Station

Displayed only during Mito Kōmon Festival, 'Oasis Umbrella Shadow & Wind Deck' in front of the clock tower at North Gate of Mito Station. Massages from the local elementary school students are on the umbrellas. Mito Kōmon Festival is held till 8/5.

Real Nostalgia. A Closed Down Wooden School BuildingFormer Uwaoka Elementary School

Used desks, chairs, paintings and calligraphies are left as they are in the old times. You can enjoy like time travel to the age of elementary school.◎Access: 60 min from Naka Interchange of Joban Expressway. Open: Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 9:00-16:00

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.

The Aroma Of World's Roses. A Garden Of Flowers & GreensFlower Park Ibaraki

Roses of all over the world, 800 kinds and 30000 trees are planted here. Other than rose, seasonal flowers like hydrangea and dahlia you can enjoy seeing throughout a year.◎Regular holiday: Mondays (but opens on national holidays and closes the next day). The admission fee changes by season.

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.

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!