"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
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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
Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
Widely gathering faith from the whole country The establishment of the Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine is said to be 651 years, and it is counted as one of Japan's three major Inari, along with Fushimi in Kyoto and Yutoku in Saga. There is the history of over 1,350 years, and as God of ordinary people it is widely gathering faith from the whole country. In addition, visitors come … [Read more...] about Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
The one scene of a movie or a drama There being "the hill commands a fine view" which is best nemophila field in Japan "Hitachi Seaside Park" of Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki. It is one of the unparalleled views of Japan to which each media were also introduced as “Superb View of Blue” and “The Hill Connected to the Sky.” The spectacle of nemophila which continues in endlessly … [Read more...] about Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
Kairakuen Park, Ibaraki
The Group of Heritages of Modern Japan “Kairakuen Park” counted with Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, and Korakuen in Okayama by one of the three outstanding gardens in Japan. In 1842 of the Edo era, it was opened as a place of the rests of people by Mito feudal clan ninth charges feudal lord, Nariaki TOKUGAWA. It registers with “Japan Heritage” which will keep Japanese culture … [Read more...] about Kairakuen Park, Ibaraki
Kashima-jingu Shrine, Ibaraki
The strongest god of war of the Japanese myth Kashima-jingu Shrine in Kashima-shi, Ibaraki. It is the grand head shrine of “Kashima-jinja Shrine” that is approximately 600 in the whole country and is a shrine which is proud of long history. It is the oldest shrine in Kanto and is a guardian deity of an overall community which protects the east of Kanto area with the Katori … [Read more...] about Kashima-jingu Shrine, Ibaraki