Kashima Jingu Shrine in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture is said to have been built in 660 BC and is a high-class palace with many national treasures and important national cultural assets. It is also known that the god of military power is enshrined and athletes pray for victory. What kind of power is hidden in the grand head shrine of Kashima Shrine, which is the oldest and … [Read more...] about Kashima-jingu Shrine, Ibaraki
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Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
“Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine” is located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is known as one of Japan's three major Inari and is also famous as a sacred place. The shrine is crowded with about 800,000 people during Hatsumode (the practice of visiting a shrine or a temple during the New Year). The ritual deity is "Ukamitamanokami", which is said to be beneficial to the rich … [Read more...] about Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
Kairakuen Park, Ibaraki
Ibaraki Prefecture Mito's "Kairakuen" is one of the three most famous Japanese gardens, along with "Kenrokuen" in Kanazawa and "Korakuen" in Okayama. It is also a tourist attraction of approximately 100 varieties and 3,000 plum blossoms blooming from February to March. Not only that, it is a spot where you can enjoy seasonal flowers so much that it is called a “flower … [Read more...] about Kairakuen Park, Ibaraki
Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
The “State-owned Hitachi Seaside Park” is a state-owned park located in Hitachinaka City, almost the center of Ibaraki Prefecture. The total area of the park site is 350 hectares, which is five times larger than Tokyo Disneyland. 55% of them, about 200 hectares, are used as a park. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it is a lush green park that takes advantage of the distinctive … [Read more...] about Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
"Ushiku Daibutsu" is a giant bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a place where popularity is gradually emerging among sightseeing spots in Ibaraki prefecture. Ushiku Daibutsu's biggest charm is its scale size as well. Ushiku Daibutsu whose total height is 120 meters is also registered as Guinness Book "Bronze made statue of the world's … [Read more...] about Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
The Tsukuba Space Center in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture is a recommended facility for those who wish to go to space. Although it is not an easy time to visit sightseeing trips to space easily, you can taste the astronaut feeling at the Tsukuba Space Center. The Tsukuba Space Center is a very satisfying place for those who like the universe. At the Tsukuba Space Center you can … [Read more...] about Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
Aqua World, Ibaraki
"AQUA WORLD Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium" in Ibaraki Prefecture is the largest aquarium in Japan. It is an aquarium crowded with many tourists throughout the year. The reason for its popularity lies in the unique charm of the Oarai Aquarium. The number of shark breeding species is Japan's largest. Also, there are plenty of charm, such as Japan's largest sunfish water tub, … [Read more...] about Aqua World, Ibaraki
Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Waterfall), Ibaraki
"Fukuroda-no-Taki Fall" listed as one of Japan's three famous waterfall along with "Kegon-no-Taki Fall" of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, and "Nachi-no-Taki Fall" of Katsuura Wakayama Prefecture. It is located in Daigo-machi Town at the border with Fukushima Prefecture. The tourist attraction "Fukuroda Fall", the representative of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a waterfall over the … [Read more...] about Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Waterfall), Ibaraki
Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker)
In Ushiku city, Ibaraki Prefecture, there are sightseeing spots that are perfect for those who like alcohol. It is "Ushiku Chateau" which is the first authentic winery in Japan that Denbe Kamiya, the founder of "Kamiya Bar" in Asakusa built in Ushiku in 1903. Ushiku Chateau, modeled on the existing brewery in France, is a retro brick building. It is designated as an important … [Read more...] about Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker)
The Warp Station Edo, Ibaraki
"Warp Station Edo" is the location facility of Tsukuba Mirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture. If you enter the park where sets of historical dramas stand, you will be attacked by a feeling like a time slip. You can feel the feeling of jumping over the spacetime from the warring States era where samurai are likely to ride on horses to the Showa era with a nostalgic fragrance. There are … [Read more...] about The Warp Station Edo, Ibaraki