Ibaraki Prefecture Travel Guide

Japan

A rocky shoreline with a wooden torii gate in the center.
A winding road through a landscape of red foliage.
A landscape with a winding road through fields of red and pink bushes, a green hill in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A sunset over a lake with cherry blossoms and a mountain in the background.
A hill with a blue carpet, a Ferris wheel, and a park in the background.

Popular cities in Ibaraki Prefecture

A sunset over a lake with cherry blossoms and a mountain in the background.
Tsukuba
Known for Business, Museums and Temples
Tsukuba awaits: its museums, temples, mountain views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Tsukuba University
  • Mount Tsukuba
  • Doho Park
A modern urban area with a tall building, a curved glass structure, and a paved walkway.
Mito
Known for Gardens, Natural parks and Flowers
Love gardens, parks and monuments? Get away to Mito!

Reasons to visit

  • Kairaku-en Park
A torii gate at sunset with waves crashing against rocks.
Oarai
Known for Museums
Oarai awaits: its museums and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Oarai Isosaki Shrine
A green field with a mountain in the background.
Shimotsuma
Venture to sights like Tsukuba Circuit as you discover the local area in Shimotsuma.
A torii gate at sunset with waves crashing against rocks.
Kamisu
Known for Natural parks, Beaches and Monuments
Get away to Kamisu! Enjoy the parks, beaches and monuments.
A traditional Japanese torii gate leading into a forested area with a clear path.
Tsuchiura
Known for Adventure, Natural parks and Nature
Tsuchiura is calling! Discover its adventures, parks, museums and more.

Stay near popular Ibaraki Prefecture attractions