Just a short journey from Tokyo, Ibaraki is full of unique charm. Discover little-known experiences that will pique your curiosity, including nature-rich trails and local gastronomic culture.
Find nature and rural charm in Ibaraki
Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, Ibaraki’s 217-mile Hitachinokuni Long Trail offers routes for all levels, sacred sites, rocky landscapes and rural culture, with friendly locals and English guides.
Sample Ibaraki's delicious local cuisine
Ibaraki is a top agricultural region, famed for melons, dried sweet potatoes, chestnuts, Hitachi beef, Pacific seafood and natto, with local sake, ocean-view dining and halal restaurants.
Dive into Ibaraki's history and culture
A day trip from Tokyo, Ibaraki blends ancient and modern culture, from sacred sites and Mount Tsukuba to Kairakuen, Kasama-yaki pottery and Kengo Kuma’s architecture.
