Ibaraki Prefecture occupies the northeastern corner of the Kanto region, stretching from the Pacific coastline inland to volcanic highlands and forested river valleys. It is home to Kairakuen, one of Japan's three great landscape gardens and an annual pilgrimage for plum-blossom season, and to Hitachi Seaside Park, whose hillsides turn electric blue with nemophila each spring. The world-class research city of Tsukuba, the colossal Ushiku Daibutsu statue, and ancient Kashima Jingu shrine round out a destination that balances rural tradition with scientific modernity.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Anko nabe (monkfish hotpot) is only available October–March; book restaurant well ahead for this period.
Natto tasting at Kaneju Honten includes a walk-in option for the shop; the factory tour component requires advance booking.
Oarai fish market is most active on Saturday and Sunday mornings; arrive by 10:30 for the widest selection.
For soba enthusiasts, the Okukuji region in northern Ibaraki (Daigo, Kaminokawa) is regarded as producing some of Japan's finest buckwheat; October–November harvest meals are exceptional.