Ibaraki Prefectural Archives and Museum

Central Ibaraki

Castles/Historical Sites

Museums/Zoos/Aquariums

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.

Information

Address: 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito City
Access: By public transport: From JR Mito Station North Exit Bus Stop No. 4, take a bus bound for Sakuragawa Nishi-danchi and get off at Rekishikan/Kairakuen bus stop.
By car: 15-minute drive from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Business Hours 9:30 - 17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed Mondays (If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be open that day and closed on Tuesday)
Closed during the New Year's Holiday
Website: https://rekishikan-ibk.jp/
Contact: TEL: 029-225-4425
Parking: 124 car parking spots
13 bus parking spots
3 parking spots for people with disabilities

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Central Ibaraki

Gallery Road

Gallery Road is a place where you can feel a deep connection between Kasama and artistic crafts.

Shops handling Kasama-yaki recognized as a Japan Heritage, are lined up along Gallery Road, which stretches for about 2 kilometers. There are galleries like Kouzangama and Gallery Mon and pottery shops such as Kilala-kan and Space Nico. There is also a gallery featuring beautiful glass art, a retro jazz café designed in the Showa Period style, a bakery, and other charming dining establishments.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Shopping Spots

Central Ibaraki

Howaen Garden

Howaen Garden is a spacious garden adjacent to Keiganji Temple (established in 1682). It is a popular place to enjoy blooming hydrangeas in Mito.
The garden's history is said to have begun around the late 17th century when Mitsukuni Tokugawa (1628 - 1701), the second lord of the Mito Domain, granted it the name Howaen.
During the early Showa period (1926 - 1989), the garden was expanded with a pond and artificial hills added to its landscaping by local volunteers and became a pure Japanese-style garden.
Hydrangeas were planted in Howaen Garden after the authority of the garden was transferred from the temple to Mito City in 1950.
When June arrives, the garden's 6,000 hydrangeas in 100 varieties reach their peak, making it the best time to view the flowers. The Mito Hydrangea Festival takes place during this season.

Temples/Shrines

Parks/Nature

Central Ibaraki

Shizumine Furusato Park

This spacious park is famous for its cherry blossoms. There are nearly 2,000 Yaezakura (double-flowered cherry) and Someiyoshino cherry trees. During the cherry blossom season in April, various events are held in the park to make the cherry blossom viewing experience extra special.

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From Strawberries to Melons! Ibaraki’s Delicious Fruit and 5 Fruit-Picking Spots

"Ibaraki ranks among the top agricultural prefectures in Japan. Among the many delicious products, the stand-out produce is fruit grown year-round Ibaraki is the country's leading production area for melons and chestnuts. It also boasts the second-largest production in Japan for pears.

We will introduce the eight most popular types of fruit grown in Ibaraki and five tourist farms where visitors can enjoy fruit picking!"

A Must-See in Autumn! Red Spider Lilies at Gugyoji Temple

Gugyoji Temple is located in Joso, a city in southwestern Ibaraki. Droves of people visit from September to October when the enchanting higanbana or red spider lilies grow. We'll introduce Buddhist narratives about the higanbana, charms of Gugyoji Temple, and recommended spots in the area.

A World Heritage Craft You Can Touch! Ibaraki’s Yuki Silk Fabrics

Ibaraki’s Yuki City is home to the Yuki tsumugi silk fabric production technique, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. We introduce facilities where you can see artisans at work, museums, and hands-on tsumugi weaving workshops. Visit Yuki to learn more about this meticulous craft!

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