Events in Ibaraki · This week

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...

Kairakuen Maple Valley Autumn Leaves

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Mito

Created in 1842 by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord of the Mito Domain, Kairakuen is celebrated as one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, alongside...

Autumn Foliage at Ryujin Gorge and Ryujin Suspension Bridge

1 Nov – 30 Nov · Hitachiota

Ryujin Gorge, a striking V-shaped valley formed by the erosion of the Ryujin River, offers beautiful scenic views. The Ryujin Suspension Bridge—one of...

Autumn Foliage at Mount Saburo

1 Nov – 30 Nov · 笠間市

Mount Saburo rises from the center of the Kasama Basin in Ibaraki Prefecture and is a haven for nature lovers, home to hundreds of plant species. The...

2026 Ibaraki Sightseeing Sailboats (Namegata City)

20 Sep – 13 Dec · Namegata

In Namegata City, traditional sightseeing sailboats operate in the Tamatsukuri and Aso districts as symbols of revitalizing the waterfront. Visitors c...

IBARAKI is Blossoming: The Apothecary’s Journey Continues

17 Oct – 18 Jan · Naka

This is the second round of the stamp rally collaboration between Ibaraki Prefecture and the anime 'The Apothecary Diaries.' Participants follow two c...

Shin Ibaraki Fair (Autumn Harvest Festival)

18 Oct – 15 Nov · Goka

The Shin Ibaraki Fair, now in its seventh year, will be held at the Goka Roadside Station, featuring an autumn harvest festival centered around Ibarak...

Special Exhibition: Yasuto Ide—Resonant Prayers

12 Sep – 15 Nov · Kitaibaraki

Yasuto Ide, a Japanese-style painter who won the 12th Tenshin Memorial Ibaraki Award in 2006 and is now an active member of the Japan Art Institute, p...

2026 University of Tsukuba Library Special Exhibition: 'Stories...

26 Oct – 20 Nov · Tsukuba

This exhibition explores how stories and illustrations from ancient to early modern times have depicted and narrated 'battle', using illustrated scrol...

Shimozuma Chrysanthemum Festival

1 Nov – 23 Nov · Shimotsuma

The Shimozuma Chrysanthemum Festival is held every year on the grounds of Daiho Hachiman Shrine. Members of the Shimozuma Chrysanthemum Society carefu...

96th Special Exhibition: Secrets of the Birth of the Japanese Ar...

24 Oct – 7 Feb · Bando

Where did the rocks that make up the Japanese islands originate? How did the islands acquire their distinctive reverse L-shape? This special exhibitio...

Satomi Scarecrow Festival

24 Oct – 21 Nov · Hitachiota

The Satomi Scarecrow Festival, now in its 39th year, will be held from October 24 to November 21. Each year, many unique and creatively expressive sca...

The Skeletons Within Glass: The Beautiful World of Transparent S...

1 Oct – 6 Dec · Oarai

A collaborative exhibition by transparent specimen artist Iori Tomita and Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium. The special exhibition room o...

Archive Room: Stories of Ibaraki in the Showa Era through Histor...

10 Oct – 6 Dec · Mito

In 2026, it will be 100 years since the start of the Showa era in 1926. This exhibition showcases Ibaraki’s journey during the Showa period through hi...

Nishishio-ko Revolving Stage

10 Oct – 6 Dec · Mito

The Nishishio-ko Revolving Stage in Hitachiomiya City is the oldest surviving assembled rural stage on record. Use of the stage ceased once in the Sho...

Life in the Past Exhibit

10 Oct – 6 Dec · Mito

Discover how daily life changed dramatically from the 1950s onward with the arrival of various home appliances. This exhibit recreates life before Wor...

Yuki Tani Glass Exhibition: Shape

31 Oct – 23 Nov · Kasama

Experience Yuki Tani’s unique world of glass art featuring plants, birds, and animals created with sandblasting techniques. The exhibition showcases 5...

Okukuji Daigo Gourmet Stamp Rally

19 Sep – 30 Nov · Daigo

Collect stamps from three of four categories—Okukuji Shamo chicken dishes, Okukuji apples, certified products from the Daigo agricultural brand, and s...

THE HEADLINERS 2026: The Era of Heartfelt Expression

10 Oct – 13 Dec · Kasama

The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum presents the third installment of its 'THE HEADLINERS' series, spotlighting notable contemporary ceramic artists. This...

Geological Museum Special Exhibition: "Mineral-rich Land—How Geo...

27 Oct – 7 Feb · Tsukuba

The Geological Survey Center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has been conducting geological surveys of the cou...

Prefectural and Tokyo Citizen’s Day Campaign at Ami Premium Outl...

15 Jun – 14 Nov · 阿見町

On Prefectural and Tokyo Citizen’s Day, many public elementary and junior high schools in the Kanto area are closed, making it a rare chance to enjoy...

Planetarium Edition: "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth" (I...

18 Jul – 28 Feb · Tsukuba

This planetarium show is based on the story "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth," set in 15th-century Europe and depicting the struggles of those...