This three-segment waterfall punctuates the Onamase River, a branch of the Kuji River. It's believed to have a good negative ion effect.

Access: 6 min. by bus from JR Shimonomiya Station.

Canoeing, kayaking and other outdoor experiences are available in the clean Naka River along with a view of Mt. Gozen.

Access: 60 min. by bus from JR Mito Station.

Nearly 4 hectares filled with 250,000 sunflowers.

Access: 8 min. by taxi from JR Hitachi-Konosu Station.

During the hot summer, bassia scoparia create a magnificent view on the hill, covering it with green.

Access: 20 min. by bus from JR Katsuta Station.

Find fresh seafood caught that morning available at reasonable prices.

Access: 10 min. walk from Nakaminato on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway.

Discover 68,000 marine creatures of around 580 different species, and see popular live shows starring dolphins and seals.

Access: 7 min. by bus from Nakaminato Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway.

See the Pacific Ocean from a camping site on a hill adjacent to Oarai Sun Beach.

Access: 8 min. by taxi from Oarai Station on the Kashima Rinkai Railway.

A farm with a homey atmosphere offering visitors a melon-picking experience in early summer.

Access: 10 min. by taxi from Hinuma Station on the Kashima Rinkai Railway.

You can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from this peak, dubbed “purple mountain” for its change in color from morning to
night.

Access: 60 min. by bus from Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express Line.

A garden with flowers and plants. In early summer, 12,000 golden-banded lilies bloom.

Access: 30 min. by bus from JR Ishioka Station.

Look into the history of the facility at the center of Japan’s space development.

Access: Take a bus for 16 min. from JR Arakawaoki Station and walk for 1 min.

Hobikisen boats slowly sailing on Lake Kasumigaura are a symbolic view of Ibaraki.

Access: Accessible from three cities on Lake Kasumigaura (Tsuchiura, Kasumigaura and Namegata).