Only a few hours away from central Tokyo, Ibaraki is a gorgeous place to see all that the fall season has to offer in Japan.
Want to get away from the big city of Tokyo? Just over an hour away, there are tons of awesome things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture!
The Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki Prefecture is one of the tallest statues in the world draws crowds from all over the world. In the world of Japanese architecture, attention and praise is most often given to those with the longest history; and understandably so. Buildings such as Horyu-ji; the oldest wooden structure in the world, and Kinkaku-ji; the stunning golden temple of Kyoto, are just as much works of art as they are functional spaces. Though often overlooked by visitors and native Japanese alike, a more modern architectural marvel, the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki, is the Guinness Book world record holder for the tallest bronze Buddha statue in the world. At 120 meters high, it is three times taller than the Statue of Liberty, and ranked as the fourth tallest statue in the world. For those wanting to add something both incredible and off the beaten path to their Japan itinerary, give the Ushiku Daibutsu a closer look.
A Picture-Perfect Outing in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture takes a look at this quaint historic town 70 minutes away from Tokyo where tradition runs deep.
Ibaraki is one of the easiest prefectures to access from Tokyo. Here are some interesting sightseeing spots in Ibaraki, Japan to kickstart your trip!
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Over a thousand years of craftsmanship have inspired the final form of the Kamikoto 神箏 Kage Knife Set. Meticulously handcrafted, each blade features high-quality steel from the Ibaraki prefecture of Japan – a steel with high corrosion resistance and durability. The Kage Knife Set is rigorously quality tested to ensure that it meets the distinction and caliber of Kamikoto 神箏. Kage is Japanese for 'Shadow'. This all-black Knife Set features an obsidian black finish and a cold steel handle. The Kamikoto 神箏 Kage Knife Set includes one vegetable knife, one slicing knife, and one utility knife to tackle the more precise task in the kitchen. Each knife in the Kage Knife Set is precision balanced and weighted for optimal form and long-lasting performance. The Nakiri vegetable knife is 7 inches long, the slicing knife is 8.5 inches long, and the utility knife is 5 inches long. All three Kage blades are single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha. Both handle and blade are satin finished to a subtle, yet stunning luster. The Kamikoto 神箏 Kage Knife Set is presented in a natural-colored ash wood box for safe storage and keeping.
Located in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, the Ushiku Daibutsu is one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world. Completed in 1993, this bronze statue stands an impressive 120 meters tall, including the base and lotus platform. The Ushiku Daibutsu depicts Amitabha Buddha and was built to commemorate the birth of Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism, which has its headquarters at the Honganji temples in Kyoto.
Day Trips from Tokyo Itako City in Ibaraki prefecture is an easy day trip from Tokyo station where you can visit a sake brewery, temple and do a boat tour.
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An 8.9 magnitude earthquake, a series of aftershocks and a tsunami have brought down buildings and swept away houses, vehicles and crops in Japan
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Want to get away from the big city of Tokyo? Just over an hour away, there are tons of awesome things to do in Ibaraki Prefecture!
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Full of interesting sights, Ibaraki prefecture should natto be underestimated.
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streets of Uchihara, Ibaraki
Unprecedented rain in Japan unleashed heavy floods on Friday that tore houses from their foundations, uprooted trees and forced more than 100,000 people from their homes.
Map of Ibaraki prefecture, Japan shows all the counties along with county boundaries and prefecture boundaries with their capital city.
Kawase Hasui, 1940
