Japan tourism information: Ibaraki

Tsukuba mountain

Tsukuba mountain with an altitude of 877 meters located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It has been worshiped as a sacred mountain since ancient times, and appears in myths such as Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Amaterasu Omikami. Tsukuba consists of two peaks, Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyotai, between which is Tsukuba Shrine. Tsukuba is rich in nature, and you can see beautiful scenery in every season. You can enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery and azaleas in early summer, autumn leaves and pampas grass in autumn, and snowscapes and frost-covered trees in winter. Tsukuba is also ideal for mountaineering and hiking. There are various courses, but the cable car and ropeway courses are recommended for beginners and families. The cable car takes about 8 minutes from Miyawaki Station to Tsukuba Sancho Station, and the ropeway takes about 6 minutes from Tsutsujigaoka Station to Mt. Nyotai Station. Observation decks and shrines are nearby from each station.

There are many sightseeing spots around Mt. Tsukuba. For example, the Tsukubasan Keisei Hotel has hot springs, restaurants, and lodging facilities. In addition, at Ibaraki Flower Park, colorful flowers bloom on a site of about 300,000 square meters. Furthermore, at the Tsukuba Expo Center, you can enjoy exhibitions and experiments related to science and technology.

Tsukuba is a place where you can feel history, nature and culture. There are so many places to see that you can't cover them all in one day, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to visit.

Here is a website where you can obtain detailed information about Tsukuba mountain.

https://www.mt-tsukuba.com/

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Kanto region, located in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Approximately 580 species and over 60,000 sea creatures are on display, and it is full of highlights. In particular, there are more than 50 species of sharks, and in Japan's largest shark tank, Shark Kingdom, you can see sharks of various shapes and sizes swimming up close. In addition, in the ocean sunfish exclusive tank "Sunfish World", you can see the ocean sunfish swimming leisurely in the tank that boasts the largest size in Japan. In addition, popular animals such as penguins, seals, and dolphins are on display, and events such as dolphin shows and penguin walks are also held.

At Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium, we use the exhibition methods of museums and science museums as well as aquariums. You can learn about the history, culture, and environmental issues of the ocean at the "Ocean General Museum," which has exhibits on various themes related to the ocean. Also, in the "sea expedition", you can actually touch the sea creatures and ask questions to the keepers. In addition, there are playground equipment and hands-on corners for children at Umi no Kids Land. There are also restaurants and shops in the aquarium, so you can enjoy it all day long.

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium is a place where you can feel the wonder and fun of the sea while interacting with sea creatures. Please visit with your family and friends.

Here is a website where you can obtain detailed information about Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium.

https://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/

Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachi Seaside Park is a large park located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. About 1,000 kinds and 3 million flowers are planted on the site of about 200 hectares, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery every season. Especially in spring, nemophila that spreads out like a blue carpet, colorful tulips and daffodils are splendid. In early summer, flowers such as poppies, roses, and lavenders are in full bloom. In summer, heat-tolerant flowers such as zinnias and sunflowers bloom vigorously. In autumn, the red and orange kochia and the pink and white cosmos are pleasing to the eye. In winter, cold-tolerant flowers such as ice tulips and pansies bloom.

At Hitachi Seaside Park, there are not only flowers but also playground equipment and attractions. In the children's play area "Play Zone", there are slides, swings, trampolines, and more. Also, in the "Pleasure Zone", there are rides such as a Ferris wheel, a merry-go-round, and a roller coaster. Furthermore, in the "seaside area", there are beaches and cycling courses. When moving around the park, you can use the "Park Train", "Park Bus", and "Rent-a-Cycle".

Hitachi Seaside Park is loved by many people as a park where the sea, sky and greenery are friends. It is a place where you can refresh your mind and body while coming into contact with nature. Please visit when you go sightseeing in Ibaraki Prefecture.