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Quick facts
Region: Kanto
Capital: Mito
Population: 2.8 million
Climate: Pacific side
Cherry blossom (average): 31 March
No. 1 in Japan: A top producer of melons, lotus root, peppers and other vegetables — Natto, Tsukuba Science City, Hitachi Seaside Park
⭐ Top sights
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Hitachi Seaside Park
In spring 5.3 million nemophila turn the hill blue; in autumn kochia bushes blaze red.
Winter in Ibaraki means monkfish. "Dobu-jiru" is a rich hotpot thickened with the liver
🏮 Festivals & events
Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition — Early November. One of the three great competitions alongside Omagari. The starmine category is the highlight
🌸 Flowers & autumn leaves
Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park — Flowers · Mid-April to early May. 5.3 million blue flowers blanket Miharashi Hill. In autumn the kochia bushes turn crimson
🏨 Where to stay in Ibaraki
The area around Mito, the capital, has the best transport links and the widest choice of hotels; a night at a hot-spring town is also worth it.
Ibaraki's best-known local dishes are Anko (monkfish) nabe, natto, soboro natto. Winter in Ibaraki means monkfish. "Dobu-jiru" is a rich hotpot thickened with the liver
What are the top sights in Ibaraki?
Top picks in Ibaraki include Hitachi Seaside Park.
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Ibaraki?
In Ibaraki (Mito), Somei-yoshino cherry trees usually start blooming around 31 March, reaching full bloom about a week later.
