Ibaraki Hidden Gems
东京近郊的自然奇观之县，国营常陆海滨公园的粉蝶花花海与秋季扫帚草绝景每年吸引数十万人朝圣。偕乐园是日本三名园之一、专为庶民而建，大洗矶前神社的海上鸟居在春秋分能框住日出，是关东近郊的隐藏亮点。
17 spots
首都圈的后花园。海岸断崖、花卉公园，以及日本三名园之一，都在东京当日往返的范围内。
气候与最佳季节
温和且相对干燥，夏热冬少雪。春天的粉蝶花、秋天的扫帚草是招牌。
知名美食
- 纳豆
- 哈密瓜
- 𩽾𩾌鱼锅
- 栗子
代表性景点
- 日立海滨公园
- 偕乐园梅花
- 袋田瀑布
- 牛久大佛
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Kamiiso no Torii — Ocean Gate Sunrise
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Kodokan — Samurai Academy
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Kasama Pottery — Climbing Kiln Heritage
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Mito Natto — Fermented Soybean Breakfast
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Oarai Fish Market — Morning Catch Kaisendon
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Tsukuba Science City — JAXA & Research Labs
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Mount Tsukuba — Sacred Twin Peaks Cable Car
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Kasama Inari Shrine — Fox God Forest Sanctuary
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Ushiku Daibutsu — World's Tallest Buddha Statue
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Oarai Aquarium — Shark & Jellyfish Wonderland
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Oarai Beach — Pacific Coast Sandscape
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Kasama Himatsuri — Night Fire Climbing Kiln
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Senba Lake Cycling — Lakeside Loop Trail
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Tsukuba Winery — Japan's Oldest Wine Estate
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Ajigaura Beach — Surfing & Coastal Escape
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