Province
茨城
Ibaraki features Japan's second-tallest building in Tsukuba, beautiful Hitachi Seaside Park's flower fields, and the famous Kairakuen plum garden. Known for natto fermented soybeans.
Attraction
Kochia Hill
Kochia Hill, located within Hitachi Seaside Park, transforms into a breathtaking landscape of vibrant red kochia plants every autumn, earning it the nickname 'Burning Bush'. Visitors are consistently captivated by the stunning visual display and the park's well-maintained, whimsical pathways.
Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
The Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition is a spectacular annual event, renowned as one of Japan's top three fireworks displays. Held on the first Saturday of October, it features tens of thousands of fireworks over three hours, drawing massive crowds for an unforgettable visual feast.
City
Tsukuba
Tsukuba · つくば市 · Tsukuba
Science city with Tsukuba Space Center, scenic Mount Tsukuba, and innovative research facilities near Tokyo.
Mito
Mito · 水戸 · Mito
Capital of Ibaraki prefecture, famous for Kairakuen (one of Japan's three great gardens) and natto fermented soybeans.