Shizumine Furusato Park

Naka City

Central Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

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.

Information

Address: 1720-1 Shizu, Naka, Ibaraki
Website: http://www.naka-kanko.jp/page/page000015.html
Contact: Naka City Sightseeing Association
TEL: 029-298-1111

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Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Mito Castle Ruins

Mito Castle was Japan's largest earthen flatland castle, constructed between the late 12th to early 13th centuries.
It became the Mito Tokugawa family's castle after several changes in lords when Yorifusa Tokugawa was enfeoffed to Mito in 1609.
Mito Castle lost its role as a castle following the collapse of the Edo shogunate in 1868. Many of its buildings were lost due to demolition, war damages, and other causes.
Currently, the castle's earthen walls, moat, clan school Kodokan, and Yakui Gate are all that remain. Ote Gate and Ninomaru Sumiyagura Tower were also reconstructed based on historical documents.

Castles/Historical Sites

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Central Ibaraki

Shiosai-no-Yu Hot Spring

Located by the golden sands of Oarai Sun Beach, Shiosai-no-Yu combines hot spring baths with an on-site restaurant serving fresh seafood.
There are four types of tubs to enjoy, including ones built from igneous rock from Mount Chokai and magnetite from Oarai. All of the baths offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
The restaurant serves seafood dishes made with fresh local catches, including anglerfish.

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Hitachinaka City

Central Ibaraki

Rental Cycle Tamariba

A place created to have people of various ages gather and interact with one another while revitalizing the town. It is located near JR Katsuta Station and offers bicycle rentals to those interested in touring in the surroundings of Hitachi Seaside Park. Rental fees are 1,000 yen per bicycle for a day. You can also store your belongings here while cycling.

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