Tsunabi Fireworks Festival

Southern Ibaraki

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This traditional fireworks festival is held annually in late August and is a designated intangible cultural asset. The festival is held to pray for an abundant harvest and protection from fires.
The festival occurs at two locations: Takaoka Atago Shrine and Obari Atago Shrine.
Additionally, each festival is slightly different. At both locations, puppets are used to perform classic Japanese folktales on a tightrope in midair, accompanied by traditional drums and flutes. Finally, both festivals conclude with fireworks. However, the Obari festival is said to emphasize the story plot during the puppet performance.

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Address: Takaoka Atago Shrine Festival: 631 Takaoka, Tsukubamirai City/Obari
Atago Shrine Festival: 3235 Obari, Tsukubamirai City
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Takaoka Atago Shrine Festival: 631 Takaoka, Tsukubamirai City/Obari
Atago Shrine Festival: 3235 Obari, Tsukubamirai City
Business Hours: Takaoka Atago Shrine by public transport: From JR Toride Station, take a bus bound for Yatabe Shako and get off at Takaoka Bus Stop. Alternatively, from Moriya Station on the Tsukuba Express Line, take a bus bound for Midorigaoka-danchi and get off at the Tsukuba Golf Course. The shrine is a 15-minute walk from the bus stop.
Contact: TEL: 0297-58-2111
Parking: Free parking spots

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Urazato Brewery

Urazato Brewery was founded in 1877. By removing as much of the fat and protein from rice in the brewing process, Urazato produces ultra-high quality sake. Urazato aims to make sake that pairs well with meals while being a local institution. The sake is sold throughout Ibaraki, particularly in the brewery's hometown of Tsukuba City.

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Southern Ibaraki

Ishioka Festival

Ishioka Festival is one of the largest festivities in the Kanto region, attracting nearly half a million visitors annually. It takes place throughout central Ishioka City and Hitachinokuni Soshagu Shrine.
The festival's highlight is the parade that features traditional floats, mikoshi portable shrines, and shishi-mai lion dances. Moreover, Ishioka Festival is perfect for tasting signature Japanese street food and the latest food trends.

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Southern Ibaraki

Ring Ring Square Tsuchiura

Ring Ring Square Tsuchiura is a facility that offers cycling services and is directly connected to JR Tsuchiura Station. The facility has bicycle and rental shops and is fully furnished with coin lockers and shower rooms. Additionally, it offers information on Ring Ring Road and other cycling routes.
The available rental options cater to a wide range of needs, from road bikes to electric bicycles. Three rental services (Japanese only) have their own respective rental methods, so you can choose the option that best suits your preferences.

1. le cyc (1st floor shop and rental service)
Rentals are available for a wide variety of bicycles, gloves, and other cycling gear. Reservations are required. The equipment must be returned to the original rental location.
Rental time:
Weekdays: 10:30-19:30
Weekends & national holidays: 10:00-19:30

2. Ibaraki Wide-Area Rental Cycle (available via the 1st floor Le cyc counter)
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