Best Events And Festivals (Omatsuri) In Ibaraki

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.

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!

A Shrine Built In 1688, The First Year Of Genroku, And A Main Shrine Designated As A National Important Cultural AssetMito Hachiman Shrine

Mito Hachiman Shrine is believed as a god for farming, industry, business, and talisman, children growing, and a genius for people born in the years of the Dog in Chinese astrology. On a day for Oharae in June, there was Chino-wa (a circle made of dry grass) used for an occasion. Surrounded with many greens, you can feel peace in your mind.

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.

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.

Semba Lake Firework Festival Falling To The Art TowerMito Kōmon Festival Firework

The light shower falling to the city. Large-flowered fireworks against the background of Mito's symbol art tower. You can see the fireworks leisurely because it's far from the heavy crowd.

Illumination Of 3200 Thousand Trees Of Fluffy Kochia HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

During the illumination event of green Kochia, you can enjoy various night-entertainments such as 'Gourd Lantern Exhibition', and foods good to eat while walking around.

Fantastic Night Plum Blossoms In The LightsKairakuen Garden

During Plum Blossom Festival, the lighted blossoms describe the fantastic scenery in the Kairakuen Garden. The illuminations are took place everyday till 3/21, from sunset to 21:00.