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Ibaraki Flower Park

This vast flower park in Ishioka City is well-known for its large and comprehensive rose garden. However, throughout the year, there are many other seasonal flowers, such as hydrangeas, sunflowers, white lilies, and Christmas roses.
During every winter holiday, the park is decorated with dazzling Christmas illuminations.
In addition to the garden, the park also has a children's playground and shops selling fresh local products.
Also, the restaurant on the premises serves cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture, allowing diners to experience the region's local flavors. The beautiful garden scenery spreads out in front of the restaurant's large windows, allowing visitors to enjoy new seasonal views each time they stop by.

Ayumizaki Park

Ayumizaki Park is located next to the Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road, which is part of the national cycle route. It offers stunning views of Kasumigaura, the second-largest lake in Japan. The park features a local museum, an aquarium, a forest park, an Edo-period private garden, and an old private house named Ayumian. The aquarium displays 1,500 Kasumigaura fish of about 110 species, and outside, there is a small viewing platform and a combined deck with playground equipment. The Ayumian Tea House has a tea room and tatami room, where visitors can take a break and enjoy a cup of match tea. The Ayumizaki Observatory, located a short distance up the hill, has an attractive view and has been selected as one of the 100 best views in Ibaraki.

Lake Kasumigaura Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing boat trip is a perfect way to experience the enormous scale of Japan's second-largest lake.
There are two sightseeing boats to board: The White Iris and Jet Wheel The Tsukuba
The White Iris
Departure Time: 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Route: Tsuchiura Port, Kasumigaura City lakeshore, Mount Tsukuba viewpoint, Tsuchiura Port (30 min)
Price: Adults 1540 yen, Children 770 yen
Holidays: Closed on Wednesdays from January to March. Open on Wednesday instead of Thursday if Wednesday is a national holiday. Closed during the New Year holidays. Some services may be reserved for group bookings.
Operator: Lacus Marina (029-822-2437)
Jet Wheel The Tsukuba
Departure Time: 9:25, 10:25,11:25, 12:25, 13:25, 14:25, 16:05, 16:50
Route: Tsuchiura Port, Miho Town lakeshore, Kasumigaura lakeshore, Tsuchiura Port (40 minutes)
Price: Adults 1680 yen, Children 850 yen