Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Top Things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kanto
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. Kashima Jingu
2. Amabiki Kannon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By ART196
Rakuhōji is a Shingon Sect temple complex with many prefectural level important cultural properties and one national level important cultural property, the titular Kannon, an eight-armed wooden statue. For me the temple's highlight is the large tahōtō stupa, erected in 1853. Other interesting structures are the niōmon (Edo Period), a small but ornate shrine structure (1727), a yakuimon, and the hondō (main hall), dating to the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. The temple is home to many varieties of fowl: cockerels, different breeds of ducks, and peacocks. There were two types of peafowl present: the Indian peafowl, which is the type most commonly encountered in Britain, and a type with a yellow face I've since identified as the green peafowl originating from Indochina. Mostly the birds just go wherever they want. One peacock we encountered fanned his plumage and squawked noisily, blocking our path. It was quite amusing. A raised walkway leads between the monks' quarters and the tahōtō. At one point we observed a queer custom: priests walked along the elevated corridor in thick purple clogs, making for a very loud procession heard throughout the temple. The temple also possesses several sekitō (stone pagodas), ishigaki (stone piled platforms) and impressive views of the surrounding landscape.
3. Oiwa Shrine
4. Kairakuen Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 639 reviews
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.
5. Mount Tsukuba
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 482 reviews
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!
6. Tsukuba EXPO '85 Memorial Park
7. Kasama Inari Shrine
8. Hitachi Fudoki no Oka
9. Semba Boadwalk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We had a nice, cool and pleasant walk along the lakeside of Senba lake in early spring. Cherry blossoms had just started to bloom and not at their peak yet but plum blossoms were just after the peak. Good recommended walk here. Can see many locals walking or jogging for exercise.
