Ryujinkyo Koinobori Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May During the Golden Week period, Ibaraki's Ryujin Suspension Bridge is home to a koinobori (carp streamer) festival to celebrate..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki 2026 Mid Feb For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..
Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival 2026 Early - Late Nov The Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival has been running for over 30 years as a way to appreciate the season's changing leaves..
Activities Kasama Azalea Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The Kasama Azalea Festival is an annual event held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it dates back to the late 1960s. The residents o..
Activities Tone River Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Sep Running for over three decades, the Tone River Fireworks Festival is a 90 minute extravaganza of light and sound in Ibaraki Prefecture...
Culture Ibaraki Flower Park Kim Bergström Ibaraki Flower Park was opened in 1985, and spans an area of around 30 hectares. The park is home to a wide array of different blooms..