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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...

Ibaraki Flower Park Rose Growers' Harvest Festival

10 Oct – 23 Nov · 石岡市

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 · 北茨城市

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 · つくば市

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 · 水戸市

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 · 常陸太田市

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 · 行方市

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 · 那珂市

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 · 五霞町

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 · 北茨城市

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 · つくば市

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