Ibaraki Airport

Omitama City

Central Ibaraki

Other

Ibaraki Airport is a convenient regional airport.

The airport offers international flights to Taipei City, Taiwan. In addition to its four direct domestic flights to Sapporo (Shin Chitose Airport), Kobe, Fukuoka, and Naha, there are also domestic connecting flights to Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Miyako (Shimoji Island).

The airport is small, so there is less need to move around, resulting in a seamless experience. It also offers great access, with only about 100 minutes required by bus from Tokyo Station. This makes it perfect for sightseeing or business. Additionally, there are bus routes connecting the prefecture's main stations, Mito Station and Ishioka Station.
Another recommended option for getting around is renting a car at the airport. If visitors to the prefecture stay in an accommodation facility in Ibaraki for more than one night, they can rent a car starting from 1,000 yen (a special rent-a-car campaign). Ibaraki is a large prefecture, so exploring Ibaraki and the surrounding area will be all the more convenient with a car.

*Information regarding the operational status, bus routes, and the rent-a-car campaign is effective as of September 2024. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official homepage.

Information

Address: Ibaraki, Omitama, Yozawa 1601-55
Access: By public transport:
About 1 hour and 40 minutes by highway bus from Tokyo Station
About 40 minutes by bus from Mito Station
By car:
About 1 hour and 30 minutes from the Tokyo area
About 30 minutes by car from the Mito area
Business Hours: 6:30-21:00
*Airport terminal business hours
Website: https://www.ibaraki-airport.net/
Contact: 0299-37-2800
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 3,600
Microbuses: Allowed
Large buses: Allowed

Map

See More Visit

Oarai Town

Central Ibaraki

Kanefuku Mentai Park Oarai

The Kanefuku Mentai Park Oarai is a facility that includes a mentaiko factory, a factory direct sales store, a mentaiko gallery, and a cafe.
""Mentai"" refers to spicy cod roe, a popular food in Japan used as a topping for pasta, in mayonnaise, onigiri (rice balls), and more.
At Mentai Park, you can tour the factory to see the production process of mentaiko, taste freshly made mentaiko at the sampling corner, and enjoy mentaiko gourmet items such as mentaiko onigiri and mentaiko soft serve ice cream at the cafe. Additionally, at the direct sales store, you can purchase freshly made mentaiko, products made with mentaiko, and a large Tarapiyo stuffed toy, the mascot of mentaiko. …

Shopping Spots

Oarai Town

Central Ibaraki

Oarai Isosaki Shrine

This shrine was founded in 856 when two deities are said to have descended upon the coast of Oarai. The two enshrined at Oarai Isosaki Shrine are Daikoku-sama, the god of nation-building and national prosperity, and Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, the god of medicine.
Oarai Isosaki Shrine is associated with the nearby Kamiiso-no-Torii, a sacred gate where the gods are said to have descended earth. This shrine gate stands dramatically on rocks in the Pacific Ocean and attracts photographers worldwide. On New Year's Day, the sun rises directly between the pillars of the shrine gate.
This shrine is also famous among fans of the anime series "Girls und Panzer," which is set in the town of Oarai and uses real-life locations. Many prayer plaques at the shrine feature illustrations of the characters from the anime drawn by visiting fans.

Temples/Shrines

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Meiri Shurui Brewing

The yeast used in the brewery process at Meiri Shurui gives their sake a light, fruity aroma without added acidity. The Besshunkan Visitor Brewery explains how sake is made, including complimentary tastings. There's also a shop selling refined sake and plum wine.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

View All

Read More About Ibaraki

From Cycling to Paragliding! Top 5 Outdoor Activities in Ibaraki

Ibaraki, neighboring Tokyo to the northeast, is known for its pristine natural environment and offers many facilities for enjoying the great outdoors. This article introduces fun outdoor activities, including cycling along scenic routes, bungee jumping, paragliding, and marine sports!

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.

Ushiku Daibutsu: The Tallest Bronze Buddha Statue in the World! Sightseeing and Food Guide

The Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki Prefecture is the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. Alongside the various attractions inside the statue and is surrounding area, there are also shopping and dining spots nearby, making it an ideal destination for a day trip!

View All