Events in Ibaraki · This month

15th Annual Sakura Riverside Art Illumination

21 Nov – 11 Jan · Tsuchiura

Enjoy a handmade art illumination event in Tsuchiura, showcasing the area’s local charms. Centered around a 25-meter-tall Dutch-style windmill adorned...

Autumn Leaves at Sairenji Temple

21 Nov – 10 Dec · Namegata

Sairenji Temple, a Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 782, is home to two massive ginkgo trees believed to be over 1,000 years old. With trunks about 8...

Tsukuba Expo Center Christmas Illuminations

22 Nov – 25 Dec · Tsukuba

The exterior of the planetarium is adorned with sparkling holiday lights, creating a stunning display that reflects beautifully on the water. On Sunda...

Peak Autumn Colors: Golden Ginkgo Trees at Sairenji Temple

22 Nov – 13 Dec · Namegata

Sairenji Temple in Namegata, Ibaraki, is a temple of the Tendai sect and is known locally as the Mount Koya of Hitachi. Within its grounds stand two a...

Ami Premium Outlets Winter Illumination

6 Nov – 24 Feb · Ami

A home-style Christmas scene reminiscent of classic foreign films is coming to Ami Premium Outlets. The venue is enveloped in gentle lights, creating...

Special Exhibition: The World of Hiroshi Kagakui, the Picture Bo...

23 Nov – 17 Jan · Kitaibaraki

Hiroshi Kagakui (1955–2009), beloved author of the “Daruma” picture book series, was once a special needs school teacher. In just four years before hi...

Geological Museum Special Exhibition: 'Izu Oshima Volcano - 40 Y...

10 Nov – 7 Feb · Tsukuba

Izu Oshima is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of its 1986 eruption. This special exhibition presents an...

Hitachi Starlight Illumination 2026

14 Nov – 11 Jan · Hitachi

The Hitachi Civic Center in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, will host the annual winter event 'Hitachi Starlight Illumination 2026,' featuring encha...

ACM Family Theater: 'Suho's White Horse'

28 Nov – 6 Dec · Mito

The ACM Family Theater presents performances based on picture books and children's literature that parents and children can enjoy together. This time,...

2026 History Museum Ginkgo Festival

1 Nov – 23 Nov · Mito

Themed 'Avenues of Ginkgo Through Time: Memories and the Future Linked by Gold—An Open History Museum Walking Together with the Community', this event...

Ibaraki Flower Park Illumination: Moonlight Rose Garden 2026 – T...

10 Oct – 24 Jan · Ishioka

From October 10, 2026 to January 24, 2027, Ibaraki Flower Park in Ishioka City will host its enchanting 'Moonlight Rose Garden 2026 – The Magical Door...

[Autumn Foliage Peak] Oku-Kuji Valley

1 Nov – 15 Nov · Daigo

In November, the mountains of Daigo show their most beautiful colors of the year. This valley, with breathtaking scenery along Route 118, is perfect f...

[Autumn Foliage Peak Season] Mount Nantai Okukuji and Yuzawa Gor...

1 Nov – 15 Nov · Daigo

Mount Nantai Okukuji, located in the southeastern part of Daigo Town, rises to 653.9 meters and is a popular spot for enjoying autumn leaves while hik...

Kashima City Chrysanthemum Exhibition

1 Nov – 19 Nov · Kashima

Chrysanthemums adorn Kashima Shrine at the peak of their beauty in November. The shrine approach, from the main gate to the tower gate, is lined with...

Autumn Foliage at Tokuze-ji Temple (Peak Viewing Period)

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Shirosato

Tokuze-ji Temple, founded in 814 by the revered monk Kobo Daishi, is a tranquil wooden temple nestled in a quiet forest. The historic structure offers...

[Autumn Foliage Peak] Mount Gozenyama

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Shirosato

The scenic view created by the clear Naka River and Mount Gozenyama has earned it the nickname 'Arashiyama of Kanto,' as it resembles Kyoto’s famous A...

Autumn Foliage at Eigenji Temple (Maple Temple)

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Daigo

Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Eigenji Temple was founded in 1446 and is a Soto Zen temple dedicated to Benzaiten, the deity of the arts. It is the se...

Autumn Foliage at Fukuroda Falls

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Daigo

Fukuroda Falls, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls, standing 120 meters tall and 73 meters wide. Also known...

Best Time to See Autumn Roses at Ibaraki Flower Park

1 Oct – 20 Nov · Ishioka

Ibaraki Flower Park features around 900 varieties of roses in a stunning array of colors and shapes. In late October, the rose variety garden and colo...

Autumn Foliage in the Oku-Kuji Valley

1 Nov – 20 Nov · Daigo

Oku-Kuji, located along the Kuji River in Ibaraki Prefecture—famous for its clear water and excellent ayu (sweetfish)—features scenic valleys where Na...

Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival

24 Oct – 23 Nov · Kasama

A historic chrysanthemum festival that began in 1908. Centered around Kasama Inari Shrine, the event features around 5,000 pots of chrysanthemums disp...

Ibaraki Flower Park Rose Growers' Harvest Festival

10 Oct – 23 Nov · Ishioka

An autumn flower event where the fragrant autumn roses transform Ibaraki Flower Park. Around 800 varieties and 8,000 rose bushes will be in full bloom...

Autumn Foliage at Hanazono Gorge

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Kitaibaraki

Hanazono Gorge is a nature-rich valley designated as part of the Hanazono-Hanakuni Prefectural Nature Park. It's a popular spot to view vibrant autumn...

Autumn Foliage at Mount Tsukuba

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Tsukuba

Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, features two peaks, Nyotai and Nantai, and has a relatively low elevation. The area from the summi...