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Makabe Hina Doll Festival

In Japan, hina dolls were traditionally displayed to celebrate Girl's Day in early March. Locals started the Makabe Hina Doll Festival to encourage visitors to the historic town during the colder winter months.
During the festival, residents and businesses create elaborate displays of traditional hina dolls in their homes and shops. Visitors are free to enter to see these magnificent displays. Many of the dolls have been passed down through families for generations.
The historic area of Makabe is also home to warehouses known as "kura" and streets lined with traditional townhouses. Visitors can truly feel transported back in time during the festival.

Kokai River Park & Poppy Fields

This riverside is split into fours zones: the Nature Observation Zone, Sports Zone, Nature Center, and Flower Zone.
The Kokai River is famous for fields of poppies that bloom from mid-May onwards. Over two million poppies fill the park with color. This striking sight is paired with the stunning backdrop of Mount Tsukuba.
There is also a range of activities, such as golfing and cycling, available around the park.

Nishioka Brewery

Nestled in the foothills of Mount Tsukuba, this brewery was founded in 1782. The area has long been known for its high-quality rice and pure natural spring water, which continues to be used in Nishioka's sake brewing. Nishioka Brewery also uses its traditional buildings to host various cultural events.