2025 Tsuchiura Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

If you stay at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura, you should try... A dessert unique to Ibaraki, the number one producer of melons in Japan🍈🍨 "Whole Melon Cream Soda" 1,200 yen It's available 24 hours a day at the cafe next to the front desk, so it's recommended to eat it after sweating, such as after cycling or taking a bath🙆♀️ The seeds of the melon are hollowed out and the soda is in there, so you can eat it while scraping off the melon flesh🥄 The melon is actually frozen🤣 It has some sweet parts, but if you scrape off too much of the skin, it tastes a bit like melon? There are some pieces, so be careful ⚠️ Also, it was really cold to eat a whole frozen melon by myself 🥶 so I recommend eating it with at least two people!!! From the 5th photo onwards, there are pictures of the cafe, lobby, and other interiors 📷 The last Milky is a box of Milky that you can get at check-out due to the Peko-chan Room, which is available until 6/30 😍 BEB5 Tsuchiura is fun with all sorts of services 🍈 Please go and check it out!!! #KantoTourism #beb5Tsuchiura #WholeMelonCreamSoda #CreamSoda #Melon #HotelStay #IbarakiTourism #HoshinoResorts

Introducing the Nemophila cake🍰 available for a limited time only until 5/31 at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura💠 ※This cake is only available to guests staying at the hotel! You can order this cake at the cafe in the lobby and eat it in the cafe space🍴 💠Nemophila cake and Nemo Chai set 800 yen per person 🍰Nemophila cake The nemophila flowers are made of buttercream, and it was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness! More than anything, the nemophila cake was cute🥹 🫖Nemo Chai The color is light blue, and this is also nemophila color🩵 It was more authentic chai than I expected, and I was surprised at how spicy the ginger aftertaste was🤣 I recommend drinking it while neutralizing the sweetness of the cake! I recommend eating in the Nemophila Room, a space in the cafe space where projection mapping of nemophila is displayed, so you can enjoy the nemophila even more 💠 #KantoTourism #beb5Tsuchiura #Ibaraki #HotelStay #HoshinoResorts #IbarakiTourism #Hocanes #Nemophila

Introducing the rooms at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura 🚲✨ BEB5 Tsuchiura has three types: ・Double Room ・Yagura Room ・Cycle Room This time I stayed in a double room 🏠 🏠The whole room It was larger than I expected, quiet and very comfortable! There was a humidifier in the room from the beginning, so I didn't have to worry about the air drying out while I was sleeping and it was very comfortable 🙆♀️ 🛀Bathroom The blue and white tiles were very cute. There was no changing room, but there was a basket for clothes and a bath mat where you left the bath, so it wasn't a problem! 🛏️Bed & Pajamas The double bed was just the right softness, The pajamas were divided into top and bottom, so they were very comfortable to wear! 🔌Outlets Not only was there one by the pillow, but there were ones all over the room, so it was great to be able to charge various things like my smartphone and PC!!! 💰Price A one-night stay for two people without meals starts at 9,600 yen, and you can stay for 4,800 yen per person🙆♀️ Many Hoshino Resorts cost 10,000 to 20,000 yen per person, so this is a great value for money! ☕️Other A bottle opener and cups were provided, and the tote bag with the towels was cute🤤 #TravelingWithMe #HotelStay #BEB5Tsuchiura #Ibaraki #IbarakiTourism #Tsuchiura #RoomIntroduction

I've been wanting to go to Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura for a long time!!! Only until 5/31, there is a space called the Nemophila Room where you can enjoy nemophila flowers with projection mapping, and you can eat nemophila cake 🍰 I missed the nemophila this year! It is also recommended for those who say, "I want to stay at a resort with a star for less than 10,000 yen." ✔️Recommended points ⚫︎You can stay at a star resort for less than 10,000 yen ⚫︎There are plenty of spaces to park your bicycles🚲 ⚫︎The cafe in front of the front desk is open 24 hours a day☕️ ⚫︎There are stylish sweets such as melon floats🍈 ⚫︎Board games can be rented for free◎ ⚫︎It is easily accessible as it is directly connected to Tsuchiura Station◎ ⚫︎There is wi-fi🛜 ✔️Points to note ⚫︎The skin care set is charged, so it is better to bring it with you🙆♀️ *Toothbrushes, brushes, razors, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided. --------- 📍Access 🚃Ueno Tokyo Line Tokyo to Tsuchiura Station, about 50 minutes 👣Directly connected to Tsuchiura Station, 10 seconds walk from the ticket gate 🎟️Price From 9,600 yen for 2 people per night (from 4,800 yen per person, according to the official website) 🕰️Business hours Check-in from 15:00 Check-out until 11:00 --------- #Travelwithme #HoshinoResorts #HoshinoResorts #BEB5Tsuchiura #IbarakiTourism #Ibaraki #Tsuchiura #HotelStay #Nemophila

This time we will introduce Hoshino Resorts beb5 Tsuchiura! You can stay at this hotel for around 5,000 yen per person per night 😍 Isn't it the best value for money? The limited-time Nemophila room, available until May 31st, was beautiful ✨ As you can see in the cover photo, there is a Nemophila projection mapping! I also tried the limited-time menu, and the chai tea 🫖 was spicy❗️ The rooms are also nice, and in the Yagura room, you can relax on the spacious sofa! If you like cycling, the cycle room is recommended❗ There is a space to hang your own bicycle! Directly connected to the station, so it's easy to access ◎ Please go and check it out! *The room decorations (small items on the sofa) were set up for the photo shoot. #Travel with me #HoshinoResorts #Ibaraki #CoupleTrip

Address: 5-14 Yamato-cho, Tsuchiura 3 minutes walk from Tsuchiura Station on the JR Joban Line Recommended points: A long-established bakery in Tsuchiura City founded in 1920. We recommend the curry bread and herb sausage bread! Rating: Tsuchiura City is an hour away from Ueno Station on the JR Joban Line. It is located about a 3-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station. Tsuchiura City is a major producer of lotus root, and is also promoting itself as the "city of curry." This bakery is also famous for its lotus root curry bread. Another recommended item is the herb sausage bread. The whole herb sausage is wrapped in a baguette dough bread, and the balance between the aroma of herbs spreading in your mouth and the crispy texture of the baguette is indescribable! They don't rest on their laurels, but rather offer a variety of breads with ingenuity and creativity, so we recommend it! #t2203 #TsuchiuraCity #Bakery

When I stayed at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, I got to experience strawberry picking. 🍓 The sweet and sour spring strawberries were delicious. ♡ I want to go again. I can't wait for spring. 🌸🌸 #strawberrypicking

I stayed at Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura, a cyclist-friendly hotel that just opened in 2020! Directly connected to Tsuchiura Station, it has excellent access! As expected from Hoshino Resorts, the interior is stylish and fashionable. It seems to be a hotel for young people, and the services are minimal. (Pajamas are available for rental at a fee, and amenities are available at the front desk or by bringing your own. There is no restaurant in the hotel, so breakfast is provided at a cafe in the shopping mall directly connected to the hotel.) One particularly unique feature is that some rooms allow you to bring your bicycle into your room. The room I stayed in was different, but in some rooms you can sleep with your bike lol There is also a cycling course called "Kasumigaura Rin Rin Road" nearby, making it a dream environment for cyclists. ✨Don't worry, even if you don't have your own bike, you can rent a mini velo at the hotel for a fee. So far I've only written about cycling, but this is a Hoshino Resorts hotel that I would recommend to both regular tourists and business travelers☺️ 📍1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture #cycling #bicycle #hoshinoresorts #trip2022

Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture. Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is located right next to JR Tsuchiura Station. As it is a town with many cyclists, there is even a cycling room 😲! When I stepped inside the room, I was greeted by a world of bicycles 🚲 Highly recommended for bicycle lovers! #StayingAtHome

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura. This is a Hoshino Resort directly connected to Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. There you can enjoy very photogenic and delicious sweets made with Ibaraki's specialty melons 🙆‍♀️ It will cool you down during the hot summer! It's a luxurious sweet made from a whole hollowed out melon. #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021 #cafe #summertrip#gourmettrip

#cherryblossom25 The Tsuchiura Sakura Festival is pure joy. Set along the Sakura River, the festival strings up lanterns between thousands of cherry trees, creating a pink-lit tunnel that comes alive after sunset. I went for the full experience — daytime hanami under the blossoms, sunset riverside strolls, and nighttime food stalls with sizzling yakitori and sweet sakura mochi. The river reflects the blossoms and lanterns, creating a glowing, dreamlike atmosphere. Live music, boat rides, and families laying out their blue tarps for picnics — it’s lively without being overwhelming. For my #cherryblossom25 series, I posted a time-lapse of day-to-night transformation, and it was easily one of my most interactive posts. If you want a mix of classic festival energy and sakura romance, Tsuchiura is a fantastic pick.

If you want to stay at a Hoshino Resorts in the Kanto region, but also want to prioritize value for money, we've got five accommodations for you. Each hotel is designed to match the unique character and travel theme of the town, so the experience of staying there is enjoyable. OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka is located in Akasaka, where you can enjoy a sophisticated night out, but it's also a great place to stay. It's stylish but casual, so it's perfect for both business and sightseeing. OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka is set in a downtown area that's full of local vibes. It's fun to wander around the old-fashioned shopping streets and standing bars, and you'll feel the relaxed pace of Tokyo. OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda takes advantage of the charm of Gotanda, which can be called a paradise for B-grade gourmet food, and allows you to experience the "deep Tokyo" in a town that's bustling until late at night. BEB5 Tsuchiura is a popular base for bicycle trips. The design allows you to bring your bicycle into the room, and the cafe-like lobby will really get you excited about your trip. It's a great place to enjoy a bike ride around Lake Kasumigaura. 1955 Tokyo Bay is located in the Tokyo Bay area, where you can feel the sea breeze, and its quiet location a little away from the city center is a great attraction. It has a modern and calm space, but the prices are reasonable. It's a hideaway that offers good value for money and a slightly luxurious feel. #HoshinoResorts #OMO3TokyoAkasaka #OMO5TokyoOtsuka #OMO5TokyoGotanda #BEB5Tsuchiura #1955TokyoBay #KantoHotel #ValueForValueHotel #WeekendTrip #GirlsTripPlan #AccommodationTrip

2025 is set to be a blockbuster year for fireworks displays in Japan, with spectacular shows planned across the country! KAKE Travel has compiled this handy guide to help you unlock the most romantic fireworks viewing experience. 🌸Spring Fireworks Festivals March 23, April 20, April 28: Atami Sea Fireworks Festival April 12: Fuji Speedway Fireworks 2025 (3rd edition) April 19: Mt. Fuji Fireworks 2025 and Ryukyu Kai En Sai (22nd edition) April 26: Omagari Fireworks "Spring Chapter" Sakurajima and Art Fireworks 2025 🌿Summer Fireworks Festivals July 19: Minato Eco Fireworks July 26: Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks 2025, Tsu Fireworks Festival, Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display July 27: Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Tokyo) August 1–3: Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display August 2: Hisai Fireworks Festival, Matsue Suigo Festival Lake Fireworks Display, Edogawa Fireworks Festival, Yodogawa Fireworks Festival August 9: 2025 Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival and Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival August 15: Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival August 17: Kumano Fireworks Festival August 30: Oita "Dream" Fireworks and Omagari National Fireworks Competition 🍁Autumn Fireworks Festivals September 6: Muroran Fireworks Festival September 12–13: Katakai Festival Asahara Shrine Autumn Grand Festival Fireworks Display September 13: Sakata Fireworks Festival October 4: Omagari Fireworks "Autumn Chapter" October 18: Namba Yodogawa Fireworks Festival November 18: Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 🌟Three Must-See Fireworks Festivals in Japan🎆 ✅Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 🎆Three different types of fireworks launched simultaneously! 📅November 1, 2025 (tentative) 📍Sakuragawa Riverside, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge) ✅Sumida River Fireworks Festival 🎆Tokyo's grandest fireworks display, located near the city center. 📅July 27, 2025 📍Sumida River, Tokyo ✅Lake Toya Fireworks Display, Hokkaido 🎆Japan's longest fireworks festival, lasting six months. 📅To be announced 📍Lake Toya Onsen Lakeside, Hokkaido ⚠Important Notes 🔸Secure your spot early: Arrive 3–4 hours in advance with a picnic mat and snacks. 🔸Traffic restrictions: Check routes in advance and opt for public transport. 🔸Weather preparedness: Japanese summers are unpredictable, so bring an umbrella (transparent ones are great for photos) and a light jacket. 🔸Take your trash with you: Bring a garbage bag and dispose of your waste responsibly.

#TravelAccommodationRecord Students can stay at Hoshino Resorts! Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is less than 10,000 yen!! I recommend staying here while sightseeing in Ibaraki with friends! The decorations that change with the seasons are cute (Autumn is recommended 🍠) 📍Location: 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture ■Right in front of the JR Tsuchiura Station ticket gate, 0 minutes walk✨ ■About 20 minutes by car from Ami Outlet ■About 50 minutes by car from Mito Kairakuen ■About 50 minutes by train from Tokyo Station 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: New as it opened in 2020 Bathtub, washing machine, and cafe available Board games available in the free lounge 💰Price per person: About 5,000 yen Yagura room for 3 people, 29 years old or younger ︎︎👍Good points: Good value for money at Hoshino Resorts There are also rooms where you can stay with your bicycle The melon soda ice cream is delicious It's so close to the station that it's perfect for access The bed is fluffy 👎Weak points: No hearty meals If you don't like an open atmosphere, then this is the place for you. 📝Overall rating: ★★★★★/5 #HoshinoResorts #beb5Tsuchiura

#0yentravelJanuary2025 Tsuchiura Fish Market Restaurant in Tsuchiura City is located near the border between Tsukuba City and Tsuchiura City, inland Ibaraki Prefecture, along Prefectural Route 55. The main photo is the daily menu for 600 yen, and is limited in quantity. Other menu items include raw fish such as seafood bowls and sashimi sets, as well as grilled and boiled fish, with about 50 types of dishes. 🕰️Business hours Weekdays: 10:00-14:00 Saturdays: 6:00-14:00 ■Closed days Wednesdays, Sundays, public holidays, 1/1-1/4 *There are some weeks when the holidays change. Please be sure to check the official website before visiting

#holidayseason An illumination event held at Kasumigaura General Park in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The illumination of about 217,000 balls based on Tsuchiura's assets such as the city's flowers "Cherry Blossoms", "Tsuchiura's Fireworks" and "Kasumigaura", centred on the illumination of the Dutch-style windmill with a height of 25 metres and a blade diameter of 20 metres, make the venue fantastic. Colour. Windmill illumination is one of the largest in Japan in terms of scale and content. Access. From JR Tsuchiura Station, take the Kirara-chan bus and get off at the Holland Windmill Stop.

📍Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki A hotel for people who enjoy cycling, directly connected to the station by Hoshino Resorts Right in front of the ticket gates! ! You won't get lost. You can see the station platform from the room. The train noise didn't bother me, so I wonder if the soundproofing is good... You can bring anything you want into the cafe lounge. It's open 24 hours a day, and check-out is around noon. It targets young people on "short trips" and aims to let you spend your time whenever, wherever, and however you like. There are books and board games in the lounge, and a machine that lets you make smoothies by pedaling a bike. The amenities are the bare minimum. You can buy pajamas and other items in the lounge. You can stay with your beloved bike. I think this is a great hotel for bike lovers. There is a sweet potato shrine in the lounge, and you can get a goshuin stamp. I tried it because they were doing a taste test of dried sweet potato toppings. You can enjoy various flavors of dried sweet potato by topping it with soybean flour, chocolate, honey, black sesame, etc. and toasting it in the toaster. There is also a 24-hour cafe, with a craft beer server that you can pour yourself, and wine sold by weight! All of these are charged. There are various performances that you can enjoy with friends. For breakfast, there is a casual food court-like place next to the hotel, where you can choose and eat. It is available even if you are not staying at the hotel. There are rooms with kotatsu, bunk beds, etc. Even if you are not a bicycle lover, it is directly connected to the station, so if you miss the last train? It is a casual hotel where you can have a party with just the girls. #AccommodationTrip #Ibaraki #Tsuchiura #HoshinoResorts #Bicycle #Cyclist #CasualHotel #DirectlyConnectedToStation

#0yentripautumn Hoshino Resort BEB5 Tsuchiura 📍Address: 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0035 Breakfast when staying at ☀️ If you book a plan with breakfast, you can have breakfast at Tully's or a bakery in the adjacent station building. You can eat in the restaurant or take it out, but this time I took it out and enjoyed it in the lounge in the hotel lobby! (Cutlery is also available for rent.) Bakery: Couronne PLAYatré TSUCHIURA 📍Address: 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0035

#0yentravelautumn Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura guest room You have to take off your shoes before entering the room, and there is also a bath in the room, so even with children, you can relax and enjoy your stay. There is a bicycle parking area on each floor of the hotel, so you can feel the atmosphere of Tsuchiura, which is famous for cycling! Some rooms seem to have stands where you can bring your bicycle in! This time, I booked the Yagura Room! It was attractive that there was a sofa and a bed at the top of the stairs! 📍Address: 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 300-0035

This is a long-established sandwich shop. It has become a new, stylish store shortly after exiting the Tsuchiura Kita interchange. Tsujiya's specialty is the vermicelli sandwich. All of their products are delicious, but this one is a must-try. The bread is fluffy and the size is just right. The egg sandwich is made by hand-peeling boiled eggs and mixing them with seasonings. There are also several types of fruit sandwiches filled with plenty of seasonal fruits. The parking lot has also been expanded, so I was able to visit without worry. #TsuchiuraCity #TsukubaInternationalUniversity

#Travelingwithme A field of lotus roots spreads out over Lake Kasumigaura. It takes 30-40 minutes to get there from Tsuchiura Station. After passing through the cityscape and the hills, a field of lotus roots spreads out before you. The contrast between the blue of the sky and the green of the lotus leaves was very beautiful. The clouds in the sky moved like paintings, and water droplets danced on the leaves. Insects and frogs were croaking in the shade of the grass. The fruit ice bar I bought on the way melted quickly, but it was a fun time. 📍Location: Lake Kasumigaura 💞Reasons for recommendation: A natural space a little away from the city that you can find because there is nothing

When I stayed at BEB5 Tsuchiura, I also bought a delicious silk Mont Blanc🤤🧡 You can eat Mont Blanc made with Japanese chestnuts from Ibaraki Prefecture, and after ordering, they squeeze the silk Mont Blanc right in front of you, so you can enjoy a freshly made Mont Blanc!!! It was a weekday and the weather was bad, so it was very empty, so I took some videos and photos🌰 I took it home and ate it, but the fluffy cream and rich chestnuts and matcha were very delicious🥺✨ It seems to be a little crowded on weekends, but it's empty on weekdays, so I recommend going on weekdays🙆♀️ There is also an eat-in space, although it's not dedicated to chestnuts, so you can eat it on the spot~ If you go to Tsuchiura, I recommend you try it🤤 ---- 📍 Access 🚃 Ueno-Tokyo Line Tokyo to Tsuchiura Station about 50 minutes 👣 Tsuchiura Station Directly connected to "Play Atre Tsuchiura" station lobby, 2nd floor 🌰Price Silk Thread Mont Blanc Kasama Chestnut 780 yen Silk Thread Mont Blanc Uji Matcha 850 yen 🕰️Opening hours 9:00 ~ 20:00 ---- #Kanto Tourism #Silk Thread Mont Blanc #Kuridokoro Kurito #Kurito #Chestnut #Sweets #Ibaraki Gourmet

We cycled around Lake Kasumigaura♡ It felt great! Tsuchiura is known as a cycling town♡ There are several bicycle rental places at the station, and you can even bring your bike through the shops on the premises and in the station building! (^ ^) The area around the station is also well-maintained as a cycling road, so it's really easy to ride!! We rented electric bicycles at Hoshino Resort! 2500 yen for 3 hours♪ #Travelingwithme

I stayed at BEB Tsuchiura♡ In other posts, I mainly posted about the facilities and services, but this time I'm going to talk about the experience and the room❤️ About the experience: I was able to experience pedaling my own bike and completing it with a smoothie (800 yen)! It was fun(^ ^) There are currently four flavors, and I chose strawberry🍓 smoothie! It seems that the smoothness changes depending on how much you pedal☺️ There is free space on each floor, and the rooms are very clean and comfortable♪ As you can see in the fifth photo, there is a space to park your bike🚴♡ #Travelingwithme

I found a really delicious sandwich shop on my trip to Tsuchiura 👀❤️ Not only the savory dishes, but the sweets are also popular 🥺 I was greedy and ordered an egg sandwich, hoppin' chocolate, smoked chicken, hot sandwich, yakisoba bread, and apple juice 😍 All of this was just over 2000 yen! Good value for money! I don't think there's anywhere in Tokyo where you can get it for this price 🥺 And most of the time it's a set of two ♡ [Tsujiya] 6-7-2 Manabe, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture I recommend it! I also stopped by Kasumigaura Comprehensive Park ♪ It was nice to be surrounded by nature ♡ #TravelingWithMe

BEB5 Tsuchiura❤️ The concept is a laid-back hotel that's more than an izakaya but less than a full trip☺️ Directly connected to JR Tsuchiura Station. The cafe lounge allows bring-your-own and is open 24 hours! There are various things available such as board games, card games, comics, and magazines♪ There are also unique cafe menus at BEB Tsuchiura, and everything looks delicious (^^) The 'around noon' checkout time is also a pleasant touch! It's also a hotel where you can bring in bicycles, and for bicycle enthusiasts, it's a hotel with lots of irresistible facilities! 1-30 Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Play Atre Tsuchiura 3rd floor

At Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura, you can buy a breakfast ticket and have breakfast even if you are staying without meals 🥐 You can choose from 🥖Coulombe ☕️Tully's Coffee 🍜Express Chicken Soba Ryusuke (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only) I had breakfast at Couronne!!! Coulombe is a famous bakery in Ibaraki, and I chose the Salty Dog set that I had wanted to eat since the day before 🌭 *Please note that it takes about 10 minutes to prepare ⚠️ The wieners were crispy, juicy, and delicious, and the cabbage? dressed with mustard on the bottom was so delicious 🤤 The breakfast set was 750 yen, but if you buy just the Salty Dog normally, it would cost 540 yen, and the drink would cost 300 yen, so the breakfast set that comes with salad and soup is incredibly cheap! If you stay at BEB5 Tsuchiura, we recommend the breakfast at Couronne 🫶 --------- 📍Access 🚃Ueno Tokyo Line Tokyo to Tsuchiura Station approx. 50 minutes 👣Directly connected to Tsuchiura Station "Play Atre Tsuchiura" Station Lobby 2F 🎟️Price Breakfast at Couronne 750 yen ※There is also a 1,000 yen type! Please check the 5th photo!!! 🕰️Business hours 7:00-20:00 ※No fixed holidays --------- #Kanto Tourism #Couronne #beb5Tsuchiura #Bakery #Tsuchiura #Ibaraki Tourism #Ibaraki #Breakfast #Hotel Stay

Ono no Komachi's Grave (Stone Gorinto) Ono no Komachi was a poet of the Heian period who was praised as a peerless beauty. According to legend, while traveling from Kyoto to Oshu (Tohoku region), she visited Kiyotaki Kannon Temple and then Kitamuki Kannon Temple (Onogoshi, Yago-cho) and fell ill after praying. She was cared for kindly at the home of the local village mayor, Ono Genbei, but it is said that she died on July 7, 1291, at the age of 69. Since her death, the Ono family has continued to hold memorial services for her every year on July 7 (lunar calendar), the anniversary of her death, and in the past, there were many pilgrims from nearby areas. Komachi's grave was often visited by people suffering from gynecological diseases, and by young girls of marriageable age, who were said to become beautiful if they visited the grave. There are many "horoku" (unglazed frying pan-like objects used for frying beans) offered in front of the grave. It is said that one was borrowed when making a prayer, and when the wish was granted, two were returned. Also, on the left side of the grave, there is a stone that Oda Ujiharu (Ten'an), the lord of Oda Castle, had carved with his own signature, "Shinka-seki" (heart flower stone), in the hope that the Komachi ruins would be preserved for future generations. In addition, in front of the tomb, there is a natural stone Mitaraiishi (stone for washing the hands of women), which was donated in July 1908 by Tokyo's Takano Tsunezo, who said, "After receiving news in a dream, he visited Komachi's tomb to pray, and his beloved wife was cured of a rare illness that the doctor had given up on." This was written on the Tsuchiura City Tourism Association and on the Tsuchiura City Tourism Association sign next to the tomb! There are many legends about Ono no Komachi's tomb all over the country, and although we don't know which ones are actually true, it might be interesting to visit here and try to guess the history!! #Ono no Komachi's tomb #Ono no Komachi's tomb #Ibaraki Prefecture #Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture #Tsuchiura City #Legend of Ono no Komachi #Ono no Komachi's village #Lowest attractive prefecture