Events in Ibaraki · This week

95th National Fireworks Competition in Tsuchiura

7 Nov · 17:30 · 土浦市

This prestigious fireworks competition has been held annually since 1925, bringing together pyrotechnicians from across Japan to showcase their skills...

15th Annual Profitable Tori-no-Ichi Fair

7 Nov · 那珂市

Organized by the Kamisuga Project—known for hosting lively car-free Sundays every other month—the 'Profitable Tori-no-Ichi Fair' draws many repeat vis...

Urban Sports Festival in Kasama 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 笠間市

Experience the excitement of skateboarding, BMX, and breakdancing competitions all in one place! Watch athletes perform thrilling tricks and intense b...

53rd Bando City Masakado Festival

8 Nov · 坂東市

The Masakado Festival, which began in 1972, is a signature autumn event in Bando City celebrating local hero Taira no Masakado. Festivities start with...

Sea & Flower Outdoor Festival 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · ひたちなか市

An outdoor event themed around food and hands-on experiences, where both children and adults can enjoy a full day of activities. The festival features...

Buryu Winery Harvest Festival 2026

7 Nov · 11:00 · 常陸太田市

Celebrate the harvest with freshly made wine and delicious snacks.

Yuzuko Horigome & Pavel Gomziakov Duo Recital

8 Nov · 水戸市

A duo recital featuring acclaimed violinist Yuzuko Horigome and renowned cellist Pavel Gomziakov, who has performed with orchestras around the world....

Botanical Life

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 笠間市

A plant-themed market featuring around 70 vendors offering succulents, flowering trees, planters and vases by plant-loving artists, and a variety of b...

Natural Breath 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 小美玉市

An event bringing together vendors dedicated to wellness and beauty. Visitors can experience a variety of relaxation treatments, as well as fortune-te...

Geological Museum Event: 'Minerals That Become Paint'

7 Nov · つくば市

Historically, mineral pigments have been used in traditional Japanese paintings. In this event, participants will make paint from the mineral malachit...

Sports Depo Cup Futsal Festa 2026 (Futsal Toride & Kanto Open)

8 Nov · 取手市

One of Japan's largest futsal tournaments, attracting around 10,000 participants. Formerly held as the Nippon Ham Cup and Honda Cup since 1997, it has...

Ami Premium Outlets Winter Illumination

6 Nov – 24 Feb · 阿見町

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

2026 History Museum Ginkgo Festival

1 Nov – 23 Nov · 水戸市

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 · 石岡市

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 · 大子町

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 · 大子町

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 · 鹿嶋市

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 · 城里町

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 · 城里町

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 · 大子町

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 · 大子町

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 · 石岡市

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 · 大子町

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 · 笠間市

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