Ibaraido Forest & Sylvanian Park

Inashiki City

Southern Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

This recreational park in southern Ibaraki is the perfect destination for family trips. It features a European theme with plenty of beautiful flower gardens, forest areas, and European-style buildings. The park will easily keep the whole family entertained all day. Attractions include getting up close to farm animals, including alpaca and sheep, pottery workshops, and a treetop adventure playground.
After working up an appetite while exploring the park, head to the barbecue area for lunch or visit one of the park's restaurants. In keeping with the park's European theme, food options include freshly-baked pizza and bread alongside Japanese curry.
Fans of Sylvanian Families can also visit recreations of Sylvanian houses and watch performances by their favorite characters!

Information

Address: 2060-1 Kamikimiyama, Inashiki-City
Access: By public transport: 30 minutes by taxi from Ushiku Station on the JR Joban Line
By car: 30-minute drive from the Yatabe IC or Sakura-Tsuchiura IC on the Joban Expressway. Alternatively, 30 minutes from the Narita IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Business Hours
March to November: 10:00-17:00
December to February: 10:00-16:30
Closed Tuesdays from April to September.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December to February
Website: https://www.ibaraido.co.jp/
Contact: TEL: 029-892-3911
Parking: 500 yen per vehicle
Prices: Adult (age 13 and over): 1000 yen
Children: 600 yen
Attractions and activities within the park are charged separately.
An all-access pass for attractions and activities within the park: 1500 yen per person

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