Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kanto

September 7, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県, Ibaraki-ken) is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region. The capital is Mito.
Restaurants in Ibaraki Prefecture

1. Hitachi Seaside Park

605-4 Mawatari Onuma, Hitachinaka 312-0012 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-265-9001 http://hitachikaihin.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,214 reviews

Hitachi Seaside Park

Located in the area facing the Pacific Ocean in the city of Hitachinaka, Hitachi Seaside Park offers beautiful flowers in its well-kept, large gardens throughout the year. In spring, narcissuses, tulips and nemophila (baby blue eyes) attract lots of visitors. In early summer, poppies and roses, and in summer, zinnias and sunflowers, bloom. In autumn, you can enjoy kochia (summer cypress) and cosmos flowers. In winter, ice tulips can be seen, making for a rich complement of flora throughout the year. The Pleasure Garden, which features over 25 rides and attractions, includes a Ferris Wheel sitting 100m above sea level and offering outstanding views. Other destinations that allow you to enjoy nature include the Rinkan Athletic Grounds, Barbecue Zone, and Cycling Course.

Reviewed By azlailyr - Kajang, Malaysia

I visited the park on 31Oct 2018. We took the JR train from Ueno station, it only took us less than 2 hours. There is a feeder bus waiting outside the station, you pay the bus tickets and also the entrance fee of the park too. When you get to the park, you have a choice of walking or taking the tram ( 500yen) that circles around the huge park but you can drop off and on anytime at certain location. My favourite place is the Kochia hill, where you can walk around the kochia plants till the top of the hill surrounded with bright reddish colours. The beautiful surroundings actually lifted my mood and gives me immediate sense of happiness! There are other plants and huge trees in the park, we had coffee at the nice outdoor cafe surrounded with big trees, it's so serene and calm there. Such a fascinating autumn experience! It's worth the trip here from Tokyo!

2. Kashima Jingu

Kyuchu, Kashima 314-0031 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 299-82-1209 http://kashimajingu.jp
Excellent
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4.5 based on 343 reviews

Kashima Jingu

3. Museum Park Ibaraki Nature Museum

700 Osaki, Bando 306-0622 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 297-38-2000 https://www.nat.museum.ibk.ed.jp/
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Museum Park Ibaraki Nature Museum

4. Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

8252-3 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun 311-1301 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-267-5151 http://www.aquaworld-oarai.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

5. Geological Museum

1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba 305-0046 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-861-3750 http://www.gsj.jp/Muse/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Geological Museum

6. Yokaren Peace Memorial Musuem

5-1 Hasamado, Ami-machi, Inashiki-gun Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-891-3344 http://www.yokaren-heiwa.jp/
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Yokaren Peace Memorial Musuem

7. Tsukuba Botanical Garden

4-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba 305-0005 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-851-5159 http://www.tbg.kahaku.go.jp/index.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Tsukuba Botanical Garden

Reviewed By Cielowatcher - Tsukuba, Japan

It is a gem of a place. Located near to Tsukuba University,bit is quiet and serene. If you plan to eat/picnic here, you need to bring your own food.

8. Kobuntei

1-3-3 Tokiwacho, Mito 310-0033 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-221-6570 http://www.koen.pref.ibaraki.jp/park/kairakuen04.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Kobuntei

Reviewed By Stephan1954 - The Hague, The Netherlands

The Kobuntei is in the park and one has to pay a small entrance fee. After taking ones shoes off, you follow the signs and so see all accessible spaces. Certainly worth a visit.

9. Kairakuen Park

1-1251 Mikawa, Mito 310-0912 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-244-5454 http://www.koen.pref.ibaraki.jp/park/kairakuen01.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 639 reviews

Kairakuen Park

Also known as the Tokiwa garden, this land was originally a plum orchard belonging to Tokugawa Nariakira. Converted into public property in 1840 and renamed Kairakuen, this park is now recognized as one of the top three gardens in Japan.

Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

We took a train to Mito station and walked along Senba lakeside to Kairakuen Park. You could also take a bus there if you choose not to walk. It was a pleasant walk in spring. Although cherry blossoms were not at the peak, plum blossoms were in full bloom and the park was a fairyland of colours. It was enjoyable to walk around the park and very doable. We took a bus back to Mito station after our visit.

10. Mount Tsukuba

Tsukuba Ibaraki Prefecture
Excellent
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4.0 based on 482 reviews

Mount Tsukuba

Reviewed By ShiningSchnee - Hong Kong, China

We took the cable car up the mountain, then hiked up both peaks of the mountain and down via one of the trails. Sweeping views of the plains and fields and on this very sunny and clear day, we could see as far as Mount Fuji and the Pacific Ocean. There were many interesting rock features along the trail downhill. Very enjoyable hike!

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