Isaka Brewery

Northern Ibaraki

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

With a history spanning over 200 years, Isaka Brewery is inseparable from its location in the Satomi area of Hitachiota City. The brewery uses locally-produced rice for its sake. Make sure to check out the unique anime-themed labels, too!

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Address: 187 Konakacho, Hitachiota City, Ibaraki
Website: https://www.isakasyuzou.co.jp/

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Northern Ibaraki

Naka Country Club

This country club features several different golf courses: an easy-going East Course, a flat Middle Course, and an advanced-level West Course.
There are 27 holes total, with the option for through play and five-round play.
This Country Club works with nearby ryokan inns to provide accommodation package deals for golfers considering an extended stay.

Sports/Outdoor

Golf

Northern Ibaraki

Goretsu Brewery

Founded during the mid-Edo Period, this brewery has over 200 years of experience brewing sake. Goretsu Brewery specializes in selecting the perfect variety of rice to brew each sake.
The end result is dry yet fragrant with a mellow finish. The brewery is nestled in the lush nature of the Ibaraki mountains.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Northern Ibaraki

Nishiyama-Goten Heritage (Tokugawa Museum Annex)

Mitsukuni Tokugawa (1628-1700), the second Lord of the Mito Domain, spent his retired life at this modest one-story residence. The house features a thatched roof with a circular window in Mitsukuni’s study, offering views of the garden landscapes and pond. In fact, the pond is designed in the shape of the Chinese character for "heart." Mitsukuni supervised the compilation of "The Great History of Japan" (Dai Nihon-shi) during his time here.
*Photo by the Tokugawa Museum Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
*Nishiyama Goten is the property of the Nishiyama-Goten Heritage and Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Castles/Historical Sites

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Ibaraki boasts impressive traditional crafts such as Suifu lantern making, Kasama ceramics, Nishinouchi paper, and the processing of local food specialties. Many studios offer hands-on activities for visitors. We introduce five workshops that are both fun and educational.

Apple Picking

September to November is Autumn harvest time in Ibaraki, the perfect time to enjoy picking your own sweet and juicy apples straight from the tree at one of Ibaraki's many apple orchards. Temperatures between 6° and 14° are best suited to growing apples, and Ibaraki fits this criteria perfectly thanks to the wide varitation in daily temperatures. Within the prefecture, the north-western town of Daigo is known for producing delicious 'Okukuji Apples'. As well as having the perfect climate for growing apples, orchards in Daigo make sure to let their apples ripen on the tree before harvesting to get the best flavour. Head to Daigo to pick your own Okukuji Apples and find out just what all the fuss is about!

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