Rokkakudo

Northern Ibaraki

Castles/Historical Sites

Rokkakudo was designed during the Meiji Era (1868-1912) by Tenshin Okakura, a forerunner of the Japanese modern art movement. This red hexagonal building is also known as the "Kanrantei" or "place for viewing the ocean waves." Both Tenshin and Taikan Yokoyama, a famous Japanese painter, spent significant periods contemplating around this rocky coastline.
Currently, Rokkakudo is open to the public under the supervision of the Izura Institute of Art & Culture, Ibaraki University.

Information

Address: 727-2 Izura Otsucho, Kitaibaraki City
Access: By car: 15-minute drive from Kitaibaraki IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Business Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed: Mondays (open Monday and closed Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
Website: https://rokkakudo.izura.ibaraki.ac.jp/
Contact: Izura Institute of Art & Culture, Ibaraki University
TEL: 0293-46-0766
Prices: Adults: 300 yen
Junior High School Students and younger: Free admission

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Tsukimachi Falls

Tsukimachi Falls is one of the hidden gems of the northern Ibaraki area. While the falls themselves aren't as dramatic as the famed Fukuroda Falls, its unique geology allows visitors to walk behind a curtain of water to observe the rushing water from behind.
The fast-flowing water makes it a great place to cool off during the Japanese summer. The area is also known for its flaming red maple foliage in autumn.
Momijien Soba Restaurant is located to the falls if you'd like to enjoy a meal while gazing out at the scenery. This restaurant uses locally grown buckwheat flour to make its noodles. Freshly-made soba paired with the falls makes for a picturesque memory in Ibaraki.

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This yuba specialty restaurant is a great place to try this unique health food. We recommend trying the yuba dipped in hot pot or yuba sashimi.

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