Ibaraki Prefecture Prefecture

Coastal province known for rolling baby-blue flower fields, towering Buddha statues, and historic samurai gardens.

Latitude: 36.3418

Longitude: 140.4468

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Subheading: Coastal province known for rolling baby-blue flower fields, towering Buddha statues, and historic samurai gardens.

Capital / Main Hub: 36.3418

Nearest Airport: IBR (Ibaraki) / NRT

Access from Tokyo: JR Joban Limited Express (1h 15m)

Recommended Stay: 1-2 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Hitachi Seaside Park | Ushiku Daibutsu | Kairaku-en Garden

Signature Dish: Mito Natto & Hitachi Wagyu

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Attraction Names:

  • Mito
  • Ushiku Daibutsu
  • Fukuroda Falls

Did You Know?:

  • Hitachi Seaside Park blooms with 5 million baby-blue nemophila flowers every May
  • Ushiku Daibutsu stands 120 meters tall, three times the height of the Statue of Liberty
  • Kairaku-en features over 3,000 plum trees