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A road trip to Ibaraki, visiting scenic shrines and famous gardens

We'll introduce you to a two-day, one-night road trip that will allow you to fully enjoy Ibaraki. This itinerary is perfect for a weekend getaway, allowing you to soothe yourself with the sea and greenery and savor delicious local cuisine. Itinerary Day 1: Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine and admire the torii gate floating in the sea. In the evening, travel to Tsuchiura and relax at your accommodation, Route Inn Tsuchiura. Day 2: Visit Kairakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens. Stroll through the expansive garden and enjoy the changing seasons of flowers. 🏨 Accommodation Route Inn Tsuchiura offers convenient car travel with its parking lot. Its large public bath allows you to refresh after a long drive. 🍴 Nearby Dining Spots At Fukuraiken, a popular local Chinese restaurant, try their signature lotus root curry ramen. The crunchy lotus root and spices make this an addictive bowl! 📌 Useful Information Oarai Isosaki Shrine is approximately 20 minutes from the Mito Interchange. Kairakuen Garden is easily accessible, about a 40-minute drive from Tsuchiura city. It's also recommended for a drive date. #OaraiIsosakiShrine #Kairakuen #TsuchiuraGourmet #LotusRootCurryRamen #RouteInnTsuchiura #IbarakiTrip #RoadTrip
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Posted: Sep 26, 2025
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