Ibaraki Travel/Ibaraki Tour

Ibaraki is blessed with an abundance of nature, and in comparison to Mt. Fuji, there is Mt. Tsukuba known as "Fuji of the West, Tsukuba of the East." It is a popular spot because it is relatively easy to climb, as it has a low altitude among the 100 famous mountains of Japan. Mt. Tsukuba Mt. Tsukuba many ways to enjoy the mountain, such as the plum festival held every year in February and Mar., and "Diamond Tsukuba," where you can see the sunrise from the summit. This time, we will introduce a gourmet dish that you cannot miss when climbing Mt. Tsukuba, which is full of charm! It is the famous "Tsukuba Udon." Tsukuba Udon is a local udon noodle dish made with locally grown wheat and lotus root powder, topped with the "tsu" kune of Tsukuba Akane Chicken, locally grown "ku" vegetables such as shiitake mushrooms and burdock, and rose pork "ro" meat. It is a hearty dish with plenty of vegetables and meat. It is a bowl that will soothe your fatigue from climbing. If you visit Mt. Tsukuba, be sure to try Tsukuba udon.

Many historical buildings remain in Ibaraki, and there are many places scattered throughout the area where you can enjoy retro townscapes. The Makabe district in particular has been designated as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings, and continues to convey the appearance of those days to the present day. Makabe Town was formed during the Makabe clan's reign at the end of the Sengoku period, and is said to have been completed in the early Edo period. Historical buildings such as storehouses and gates remain in the town layout, which has remained almost unchanged since that time. In this historical town full of atmosphere, the Makabe Hinamatsuri began with the desire of the residents to "entertain people who come to Makabe in the cold." When volunteers decorated the Hina dolls, the circle of Hina decorations spread to neighboring houses and shops that saw them, and now about 160 houses are participating. Why not spend a heartwarming time enjoying interacting with local people while leisurely strolling through the historic streets decorated with Hina dolls?