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Things to do in Ibaraki

5 places to visit in Ibaraki, grouped by the season each one is at its best: spring (1), summer (1), autumn (2) and winter (1). Open a place for live weather, directions and parking.

Ibaraki in spring

Ibaraki

Hitachi Seaside Park

Nemophila can continue into early May; roses and poppies follow from mid-May. The saved photograph is a May nemophila reference, not a live view.

MayMay · Nemophila, roses and poppies

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Ibaraki in summer

Ibaraki

Oarai Sun Beach

The main swimming season is in midsummer. Confirm lifeguard dates, water quality and surf warnings.

Jul–AugJuly–August · Official beach season

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Ibaraki in autumn

Ibaraki

Fukuroda Falls

Maples colour the valley around the broad cascade.

NovNovember · Four-tier autumn waterfall

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Ibaraki

Kasama Inari Chrysanthemum Festival

Large chrysanthemum displays fill the shrine area during its annual autumn festival; confirm the current dates.

Oct–NovOctober–November · Chrysanthemum Festival

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Ibaraki in winter

Ibaraki

Kairakuen Garden

Plum blossoms are the main seasonal draw; confirm the current bloom stage. Allow flexibility for cold-weather transport and walking conditions. Plum flowering varies each year; check garden notices and separate pavilion access.

FebFebruary — Kairakuen Garden

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