Kasama Azalea Park

Central Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Festivals/Events

Various types of azalea, totaling around 8,500, are planted in this park, which measures 7 hectares and is located on a hill. The best time to visit is from mid-April to early May when the hill is colored in vivid red and pink hues.

The top of the hill with food stalls and observation deck offers spectacular views of the cityscape.

Information

Address: 616−7 Kasama, Kasama City
Access: By public transport:
10 minutes by taxi from Kasama Station (JR Mito Line)
15 minutes by taxi from Tomobe Station (JR Joban Line)
By car:
10 minutes from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: 24 hours
Website: https://www.ibarakiguide.jp/spot.php?mode=detail&code=758
Contact: 029-677-1101
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 400
Microbuses: Not allowed
Large buses: Not allowed

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Shiosai-no-Yu Hot Spring

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There are four types of tubs to enjoy, including ones built from igneous rock from Mount Chokai and magnetite from Oarai. All of the baths offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The restaurant serves seafood dishes made with fresh local catches, including anglerfish.

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Central Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum

The Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum (Mito City) was established in 1974. Permanent exhibits showcase the history of Ibaraki from ancient times to the present day. The museum itself is housed on a plot spanning 72,000m2. This formerly was a residence during the Edo Period (1603–1868) and later a Western-style school building from the Meiji Period (1868–1912).
During autumn, the museum grounds are fantastic to see bright yellow ginkgo trees, a seasonal highlight in Japan.

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Museums/Zoos/Aquariums

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Sudo Honke Brewery

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