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

Izumo Taisha Shrine in Ibaraki ⛩️ I went to Hitachi Izumo Taisha Shrine!!! This shrine was built by dividing the spirit of Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane 🌲 The impressive shimenawa ropes that are the image of Izumo Taisha Shrine can also be seen here at Hitachi Izumo Taisha Shrine!!! 〜〜〜〜〜〜 🙏How to worship 〜〜〜〜〜〜 The ancient method is "2 bows, 4 claps, 1 bow". There are two more claps than the usual way to pray, and I felt a special atmosphere different from other shrines⛩️ 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✔️Recommended points 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ⚫︎Of course there are various benefits such as matchmaking, good luck, business prosperity, and protection from misfortune⛩️ ⚫︎If you come around 4:00 p.m., just before closing, there are fewer people and it is easier to pray🫶 ⚫︎There is also a restaurant called "Izumokan" in the precincts, so I recommend having lunch in addition to praying🥢 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Since I visited here, I have won two accommodation vouchers, so I personally think the benefits are great🥹 If you are interested, please go and check it out!!! ---- 📍Access 👣About 7 minutes on foot from Fukuhara Station on the JR Mito Line ⛩️Price Free ※Goshuin 500 yen, fortune slip 200 yen 🕰️Business hours Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Stamps and charms: 9:00-16:30 ---- #Domestic travel record #Izumo Taisha Shrine in Hitachi Province #Izumo Taisha Shrine #Stamps #Shrine

Kasama is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. 🏛 **The highlight of Kasama is the famous pottery city in Japan.**📣📣🌟🌟 Today, our family and I went to the Loi Krathong tradition at Metta Dharma Temple in Kasama City.😊😊 **Coordinates** 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 847 Ikenobe, Kasama, Ibaraki 309-1602 **Getting there** It is more convenient to drive by private car, it takes about 2 hours from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. 🚙🚙 #LoiKrathong2565

A glamping facility in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. We went to Etowa Kasama! We stayed at FOREST CABIN, a lodge surrounded by forest. The interior is also carefully designed, giving it a hideaway feel. Made of wood, it was a relaxing place with a warm feel. #hotelstay

A glamping facility in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. We went to Etowa Kasama! The weather was very nice that day and it was refreshing. We stayed at FOREST CABIN, a lodge surrounded by forest. It was made of wood and had a warm exterior. #hotelstay

Kasama Craft Village is located in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. Here, you can make your own original Kasama ware. It was my first time experiencing pottery! I was a bit nervous, but the teacher looked over me very carefully so I didn't have to worry!! The works I made were also on display, which was wonderful. #photogenicspot

ETOWA KASAMA is a glamping facility located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This time, we'll show you what it was like in the morning!! We had breakfast on the terrace. We made hot sandwiches. It was a really lovely morning. It was a really lovely place to relax and take a walk around the grounds. #CostPerfectHotel

ETOWA KASAMA is a glamping facility located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Let me introduce the room I stayed in this time! The room was a lodge type. The interior is Scandinavian-style and relaxing. There is also a terrace where you can relax 🙆‍♀️ #Cost-effective hotel

We went to ETOWA KASAMA in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. This is a stylish glamping facility on top of a mountain! We checked in at a small lodge, which was super cute! ♡ It had the feel of a villa overseas. We took lots of photos 📸 #cost-performance-hotel

Kirarakan is a select shop for Kasama ware in Kasama City. It exhibits and sells works by 650 potters selected from around the country, with a focus on Kasama ware. They also sell other items besides Kasama ware, and they say they have the largest number of artists in the country✨ When you enter the store, it's very colorful♫ The colorful pottery, such as coffee cups, catches your eye. The store also regularly holds exhibitions of works by artists. Many items are also reasonably priced, so it might be a good idea to get your everyday tableware here☺️ 📍 2258-1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture #Pottery #Ceramics #Gallery #IbarakiTourism #trip2022

Kasama ware from Ibaraki Prefecture has been loved as a tool for daily life since the Edo period. Kasama Gallery Road is lined with various Kasama ware shops. First, head to the Corridor Gallery Gate. As the name suggests, there is a corridor at the back of the store that surrounds the courtyard, and Kasama ware works are lined up all around. All of them are unique and look good both as practical items and as interior decorations♫ Most of the products can be purchased, so they are perfect as souvenirs for yourself💡 📍2230-1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture Corridor Gallery Gate #pottery #gallery #Ibarakitourism #trip2022

Kasama Inari Shrine is the most popular first shrine visit in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is said that 3.5 million people visit every year, but in December there were few people and I was able to visit at a leisurely pace. Founded in the Asuka period, it is a prestigious shrine that is considered one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, along with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto and Yutoku Inari in Saga. If you go deeper, you can see the sacred walnut tree. On the approach to the shrine, there is a fox, which is a messenger of the Inari god 🦊. There are also cafes and shops lined up, so it is recommended to eat while walking around! 📍1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 309-1611 #shrine #power spot #Ibaraki sightseeing #trip2022

Kasama Inari Shrine is a shrine located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan! The deity worshipped is "Uka no Mitama no Kami", the guardian deity of all industrial development and also the god of fire prevention. It was founded in 651 and boasts a history of over 1,360 years. It is a popular shrine that is visited by over 3 million worshippers every year from all over Japan, including the Kanto region. The street in front of Kasama Inari is also bustling, and there are several restaurants, so it's fun. #Kasama Inari Shrine #Shrine #Ibaraki Prefecture #Ibaraki #Ibaraki Tourism #Retro Townscape #Summer Trip

Address: 2230-1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 309-1611, In front of Art Forest Park Atmosphere/Facilities: There are lots of Kasama wares! There are works by many different people, It's a feast for the eyes! Try choosing while imagining the meal you'll have! Be sure to stop by as one of your souvenirs! ◎It's a 4-minute drive from Kasama Station!! 🫐🫐 #Couple trip #Souvenir

Address: 4260-1 Inada, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 309-1635 Content: The mountain area known as the "Ishikiri Mountains" is a rock belt that stretches 10km east to west, 5km north to south, and 1.5km underground. It is said to be one of the largest mining sites for "Inada stone" in Japan, which has been going on for over 100 years since 1899! It is also said to be a lake without a map, but you can get to your destination with a navigation system! Lol. When you think of Kasama, you think of chestnuts! You can eat Mont Blanc! Please come and visit us! ◎ It is an 8-minute drive from Kasama Station! 🌰 #Ishikiri Mountains #A trip to enjoy spring #A summer resort you want to keep secret #Amazing view

Pre-trip Preparation - Visa: Prepare personal information, employment certificate, financial proof, and other materials to apply for a Japanese tourist visa. - Flights: Book round-trip tickets in advance. You can fly to Narita or Haneda Airport in Tokyo, then travel to Ibaraki. - Others: Prepare Japanese yen in cash, exchange an international data SIM card or rent a portable Wi-Fi, and download useful apps like Google Maps. Recommended Attractions - Natural Scenery - Hitachi Seaside Park: Features vast fields of nemophila, tulips, and rapeseed flowers, along with magnificent ocean views—perfect for strolling and picnics.  - Mount Tsukuba: Standing at 877 meters, you can hike or take a cable car to enjoy the natural scenery and surrounding views while experiencing the joy of mountain climbing.  - Okukuji Park: Rich in vegetation with waterfalls and valleys, ideal for camping, hiking, and fishing, allowing you to immerse in nature's beauty.  - Historical & Cultural Sites - Kairakuen Garden: One of Japan's Three Great Gardens, home to over 3,000 plum trees. During the Mito Plum Festival, the blooming plums create a breathtaking sight.  - Mito Castle: Built in the 13th century, it was once an important military fortress. Some structures have been restored, offering insights into Edo-period history.  - Kasama Inari Shrine: Established around the mid-7th century, it enshrines the deity Inari. The shrine features exquisite architecture with carvings of dragons and peonies on its walls.  - Science & Education - Tsukuba Space Center: The headquarters of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), featuring space exhibitions, real spacecraft displays, and simulation activities.  - Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History: Showcases art and crafts from prehistoric times to the modern era, providing a glimpse into the region's history and culture.  Food Recommendations - Anko Nabe (Monkfish Hot Pot): A winter delicacy with tender monkfish rich in collagen, served with vegetables and tofu in a flavorful broth. - Hitachi Beef: A premium wagyu brand known for its fine texture and even marbling, delicious as yakiniku, shabu-shabu, or steak. - Mito Natto: A specialty of Mito City, fermented for a long time with a strong bean aroma, sticky texture, and rich nutrients. - Kasama-yaki: A traditional snack from Kasama City, similar to a crispy pancake with a soft interior, sweet but not cloying. - Tsukuba Soba: Made from high-quality buckwheat flour, hand-kneaded and stone-ground, served with special dipping sauce for a refreshing taste. Accommodation Options - Mito City: Offers a wide range of accommodations with convenient access to attractions like Kairakuen Garden and Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art. Options include Hotel Mito Plaza and Sannomaru Hotel. - Hitachinaka City: Close to coastal attractions like Oarai Isosaki Shrine. Consider Hotel Route-Inn Hitachinaka. - Tsukuba City: Ideal for visitors to Mount Tsukuba and Tsukuba Space Center. Options include Tsukuba Grand Hotel. Transportation Guide - External Transport: Take the JR Joban Line from Ueno Station in Tokyo or the Hitachi Limited Express to Mito. The Tsukuba Express connects Akihabara Station in Tokyo with Tsukuba. - Local Transport: Most attractions in Mito are accessible on foot or by bus. For farther destinations, use JR trains or rent a car.

🍰 [Ibaraki Kasama Roadside Station Kasama] Relax with Kasama ware and chestnut-filled Mont Blanc The main attraction at the roadside station in Kasama City, the most famous chestnut producing area in Ibaraki, is the extremely popular Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc! The "ultra-thin Mont Blanc" is made by straining chestnut paste delivered directly from local farms on the spot, and once you've tried it, you'll never forget it . • Even on weekdays, there will be a line. If you want to enjoy strained and freshly squeezed chestnuts, make sure you have plenty of time! • Impressions of the warm Mont Blanc: "Fluffy and fluffy... not too sweet, and goes well with salt!"  • Inside the roadside station, Kasama ware tableware is used, and there is also a direct sales corner for local vegetables, jams, and sweets  Basic information • Location: Tegoshi 22-1, Kasama City. A farm shop and food court are also available.  • Mont Blanc price: approx. 880 yen (tax included), frozen souvenirs are also available.  Travel tips • Get special benefits by participating in the chestnut and roadside station stamp rally "Kurimon Burari Tabi"!  • Not only Mont Blanc, but also encounters with local vegetables and Kasama ware ◎ • Nearby, there is Kasama Inari Shrine and a pottery experience spot, making it a perfect addition to your sightseeing plan. #KasamaRoadsideStation #MontBlanc #JapaneseChestnutSweets #KasamaTourism #ChestnutTrip #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #WantToConnectWithSweetsLovers

🦊 [Kasama Inari Shrine & Kasama Pottery in Kasama City, Ibaraki] A Satoyama trip that will fill your heart with bountiful harvests and a pottery experience We will introduce a half-day to full-day model course that is full of culture and experiences, where you can enjoy Kasama Inari Shrine, a representative spot of Kasama City, and **Kasama Pottery (Kasama yaki)**! ⸻ 🔶 Kasama Inari Shrine • Founded in 651, it is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan and is loved for its blessings of bountiful harvests and prosperous business  . • The shrine grounds feature a 400-year-old wisteria trellis, a large vermilion torii gate, and a path lined with shopping streets, allowing you to enjoy the changing faces of the seasons . • You can enjoy religious ceremonies throughout the year, such as the **Chrysanthemum Festival (October to November)**, the Hatsuuma Festival, the Ontae Festival, and Setsubun . ⸻ 🔶 Kasama-yaki • Started in the 1770s during the mid-Edo period, it is characterized by its reddish-brown base and black glaze. Its texture is popular for both everyday use and art. • Currently, there are more than 300 active potters, and many young artists are trying their hand at pottery while preserving tradition. • At Kasama Crafts Hill and the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum, you can experience pottery such as using a wheel, hand-forming, and painting. ⸻ 🗺Access & Experience Model Route 1. Take a bus or taxi from Kasama Station on the JR Mito Line to the shrine in about 5 minutes. 2. Visit the shrine and stroll around the grounds (about 1 hour) → Enjoy gourmet food such as soba inari and chestnut sweets at Nakamise on the approach to the shrine. 3. Kasama Inari Museum: View ancient pottery in a Shosoin-style building (free admission, 9:00-16:30) . 4. Travel by car or bus to Kasama Crafts Hill (pottery experience & gallery tour) . 5. We also recommend visiting the Ceramic Art Museum, Nichido Museum of Art, and Chestnut Sweets Cafe . ⸻ 🌤Recommended season & how to enjoy • Spring (April-May): Beautiful wisteria and flowers, perfect for a stroll. • Autumn (October-November): Best season to enjoy the Chrysanthemum Festival & chestnut sweets. • January-March: Time for Shinto rituals such as Setsubun and Hatsuuma Festival. • It's best to make a reservation for the pottery experience. It takes about a month to bake, so it's perfect as a souvenir ◎ ⸻ 📝Travel tips • A shrine visit + pottery + cafe & food walk is all included, so it's perfect for a "one-day girls trip" or "solo trip"! • A pottery market where you can choose your own original dish is also held in spring and autumn. • It's convenient to get around the city from Kasama Station by sightseeing bus or low-floor bus . ⸻ Experience prayer and history at Inari Shrine, and enjoy a handmade experience with Kasama ware. Why not make your trip to Kasama a reality where modern sensibilities overlap with traditions that have continued for over 500 years? 🌿✨ #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #KasamaTourism #KasamaInariShrine #KasamaWare #PotteryExperience #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #FoodWalk #GirlsTrip #SoloTrip ⸻

The 27-hole course at Kasama Sakura Country Club in Ibaraki combines abundant natural beauty with skillful strategy. It is a mix of spectacular and tricky holes, requiring a variety of attacking techniques. With a fair, player-centered design, players of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, can enjoy the course to their heart's content. With numerous improvements made under the theme of "improving strategy and grade," the course provides excitement every time you play!!! After eating curry for lunch, you'll be in great shape for your afternoon play!!!

#cherryblossom25 Kasama Inari Shrine is all about atmosphere — deep tradition wrapped in delicate pink. It’s one of the oldest and most important Inari shrines in Japan, and when the cherry blossoms bloom, it’s straight-up magical. I walked up the long pathway of stone lanterns framed by cherry trees in full bloom — and it felt almost cinematic. The bright red torii gates against the soft sakura petals? A color combo made in heaven. There were locals in kimono doing shrine visits and couples taking engagement photos under the blossoms. The vibe was spiritual but also celebratory. I bought a fox-shaped ema (wish plaque), wrote my #cherryblossom25 wish, and hung it among a hundred others swaying in the spring breeze. Whether you’re into culture, aesthetics, or just want to slow down and feel something meaningful — Kasama Inari is the spot.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The environment of Tenjin Shrine is beautiful, with swaying shadows of trees, giving people a peaceful feeling. The main deity of the shrine is the god of learning, which attracts many students to come and pray for academic success. The wishing board in front of the altar is filled with various wishes. These simple and sincere voices are like a dialogue with the gods. Each wish carries hope, as if in this quiet space, one can gain the favor of the gods. Walking into the main hall of the shrine, one can feel the profound cultural heritage. The natural scenery around the shrine is even more picturesque, showing different styles in the changing seasons. #Tianjinshrine #BeautifulShrine #SilentBeauty #SpiritualBlessing

When I was traveling to Fukushima by car, I stopped by the Tomobe service area and happened to come across this soba restaurant 🥢 I had my morning soba at Hitachian!!! The breakfast menu is from 7am to 10am, and the menu items you can order are limited, but the soba and kenchinjiru were delicious!!! I recommend you to go there when you're driving on the Joban Expressway~ 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ▼Menu I ordered〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 🥢Go no Kenchinseiro 1,350 yen It's a little expensive for soba, but... There's a workshop in the store, and you can eat handmade soba from Hitachi Aki Soba, which is made with buckwheat flour ground with a stone mill! Considering that you can eat delicious soba at a service area, it's good value for money👀 It comes with Zaru Soba, Kenchinjiru, pickles, soba soup, and soba tea, making it an all-you-can-eat soba set. The soba noodles are chewy and smooth and very delicious..!!! I finished it all in one go even though it was morning🤤 The dipping sauce, Kenchinjiru, is a little salty, but the flavor is well mixed with the soba noodles and it was delicious. When I added soba soup, the flavor of the soba noodles increased and it became just the right amount of salty, making it even more delicious🙆♀️ There was also some delicious soba noodles other than the breakfast menu, so I'll go there again when I use the Joban Expressway!!! ---- 📍Access 🚗Tomobe Service Area (outbound) 🥢Price Go no Kenchinseiro 1,350 yen 🕰️Opening hours 7:00-21:00 ---- #0 yen trip #Hitachian #Soba #Tomobe Service Area

#SeasonalEvent [Seiya Nakai Photo Exhibition Happy Train! ~In the Shining Season~] Seiya Nakai is a photographer who has captured the charm of trains from an unprecedented perspective and pioneered new genres of train photography with his works such as "One Train a Day!" and "Yurutetsu" Warm photographs are on display, including scenery along train lines, people's lives, and the relaxed atmosphere inside the train cars 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Dates: Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 Opening hours: 9:30am to 5pm (entry accepted until 4:30pm) Closed: Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), (but open on Monday, May 5th) Admission fee: Adults - 1,300 yen, 65 years and older - 1,000 yen University and high school students - 900 yen Junior high school students: 300 yen Elementary school students: Free *Please check the website for details such as group rates 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Highlights ◼︎Seasonal railway scenery photos from all over Japan ◼︎Beautiful railway scenery photos 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Related projects Koie Mitsuru Mini Diorama Diorama works by Koie Mitsuru, who has 60 years of experience in diorama production, are on display 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Events during the exhibition Seiya Nakai's gallery and shop "Yurutetsu Gallery NOMAD" is coming! Date and time: Saturday, April 12th, Sunday, April 13th During the above period, a gallery and shop run by Nakai Seiya himself will be open in the museum 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Access 📍978-4 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 309-1611 📍About 20 minutes from Tomoe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway 📍About 25 minutes on foot from Kasama Station on the Mito Line 　　3 minutes on foot from the "Nichido Museum of Art Entrance" stop on the city loop bus #Domestic travel #Solo trip #Ibaraki #Kasama #Museum

#Seasonal event [Teacup Merry-go-round: 100 years of modern design in European ceramics - Gifu Prefectural Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art Collection] The exhibition mainly features teaware and coffeeware from Germany's Meissen, France's Sèvres, England's Minton, Denmark's Royal Copenhagen, Finland's Arabia, and other brands spanning approximately 100 years from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Dates: Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025 Venue: Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art, Special Exhibition Room, 1st basement floor Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (entry until 4:30pm) Closed: Every Monday (except May 5th (national holiday)), Wednesday, May 7th Admission fee: Adults - 950 yen, age 70 and over - 470 yen High school students - 710 yen, elementary and junior high school students - 360 yen *You can view all exhibits in the museum with the special exhibition ticket. *Please check the website for details such as group rates. 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Highlights 🔸 Valuable masterpieces from European brands such as Meissen, Sèvres, Minton, and Arabia 🔸 Western ceramics from the 19th to 20th centuries, spreading from royalty and aristocracy to the bourgeoisie and the general public 🔸 First public display of the Western ceramics collection of the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, the largest of its kind among Japan's public art museums 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Related projects 🔹Workshop "My favourite♥Teacup" Reservation required (20 people per session, selected by lottery) Contents: Decorate a white porcelain cup and saucer using transfer paper, and after firing, the finished product will be exhibited in the open gallery on the first basement floor of the museum and handed over after the exhibition. Date and time: Sunday, April 13th Morning session: 10:00-12:00 Afternoon session: 13:30-15:30 Venue: Multipurpose hall on the first floor of the museum Participation fee: 3,000 yen (exhibition viewing required) fee) *Please check the website for details 🔹Gallery talk No reservation required Content: Exhibition guide by the curator Venue: Special exhibition room on the first basement floor of the museum Date and time: Saturday, May 31st, from 1:30pm Participation fee: Free (Special exhibition admission fee required) 🔹Reading session No reservation required Date and time: Saturday, June 14th, from 1:30pm to 2pm Venue: Training room on the first basement floor of the museum Participation fee: Free (Special exhibition admission fee required) 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁𐄙𐄁 Access 📍2345 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 309-1611 　　　　　　　　　　Inside Kasama Art Forest Park 📍About 10 minutes from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway 📍About 5 minutes by taxi from Kasama Station on the Mito Line #Ibaraki #Kasama #Art Museum #Domestic Travel #Solo Travel

#HotPlacesInJapan Located in Kasama Art Forest Park in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this is the first museum in eastern Japan to specialize in ceramics. 🔸1F Lobby You will be greeted by the "UFO Nabe" work by Hidetoshi Nakata, Kasumi Ueba, and Yoshitomo Nara. 🔸1F Exhibition Room 1 Works by Hazan Itaya and Living National Treasure Yasunari Matsui, who is from Kasama City, are all gathered together. 🔸2F Exhibition Room 2 [Exhibition Corner] Introduces works by ceramic artists with deep ties to Ibaraki Prefecture. 🔸Outdoor Exhibition Exhibits buildings and sculptures that recreate Hazan Itaya's former home and studio. °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Access 📍〒309-1611 2345 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture Inside Kasama Art Forest Park 📍About 10 minutes from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway 📍About 5 minutes by taxi from Kasama Station on the Mito Line #Domestic travel #Art museum #Ibaraki #Kasama

#HotPlacesInJapan This is an art museum that was opened in 1972 by Nichido Gallery founder Jin Hasegawa in his hometown of Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. There are three exhibition halls on the premises, and a garden with sculptures spreads out in the center. 🔸Special Exhibition Hall The first and second floors are exhibition rooms. The third floor has an open terrace called "Cafe de laube (Café de l'Auve) 🔸Outdoor Sculpture Garden Go through the bamboo forest and admire the outdoor sculptures before heading to the France Pavilion (3-4 minutes walk) 🔸France Pavilion The first floor is the Hasegawa Kami and Hayashiko Memorial Room, the drawing room, and the museum shop The second floor is a permanent exhibition room for works by famous painters with ties to France (Exhibitions are subject to change) 🔸Japan Pavilion Exhibition room for the palette collection used by painters (Exhibitions are subject to change) °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Access 📍〒309-1611 978-4 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture 📍About 20 minutes from Tomoe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway 📍About 25 minutes on foot from Kasama Station on the Mito Line 3 minutes on foot from the "Nichido Museum of Art Entrance" stop on the city loop bus #Ibaraki Prefecture #Kasama #Museum of Art #Domestic Travel

The shrine has a paid parking lot right next to it and another one about 5 minutes away. The omikuji (fortune slips) have numbers written on sticks. You draw from a case with the corresponding number. They also sell ofuda (talismans) and omamori (charms). I visited on a Saturday in mid-January, so it was moderately crowded, allowing for a leisurely visit. The torii gate is along the road and can be hard to see while walking, but it's easy to spot once you get closer. To take a photo of the torii gate, you need to do so from the opposite side of the road, which can be difficult when it's crowded.

Sainenji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Inada, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a special head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect. It is an independent temple. It is said that Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect, began working on "Kyogyoshinsho" here and wrote the draft version. It is revered by Shinshu followers as a sacred place where the Jodo Shinshu sect was founded. On February 28, 1207 (March 28, 1207), Shinran, a disciple of Honen's Yoshimizu sect, was exiled during the Jogen persecution and sent to the provincial government office in Echigo Province. In November of the first year of the Kenryaku era (1211), he was pardoned. He remained in Echigo for about two and a half years after his pardon. In 1214, he was invited by Inada Kuro Yorishige, the lord of Inada in Hitachi Province, to build a hermitage in this place, which was called "Fubukidani," and it came to be called "Inada's Hermitage." He returned to Tokyo at around age 62 or 63. He preached in the eastern provinces for about 20 years. The addresses of his disciples were almost all within a 30km concentric circle centered on this hermitage, so it is believed that he preached from Inada as his base. From the area where the legends related to Shinran remain, it is believed that he preached widely from Kanto to Tohoku, focusing on the three provinces of Hitachi, Shimousa, and Shimotsuke. Perhaps because I visited two days before New Year's Day, there were few visitors, and I was able to visit calmly🙏 #Ibaraki Prefecture #Kasama City #Ibaraki Prefecture Kasama City #Sainenji Temple #Kasama City Inada Mountain #Shinran #Inada's Hermitage

#FuriTabiWinter Introducing sightseeing spots in the naturally rich Ibaraki prefecture ---.𖥔 ݁˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.--- ◼︎Izumo Taisha Shrine in Hitachi Province This shrine was built in 1992, with a branch shrine from Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, located in Kasama City. The enshrined deity, Okuninushi-no-Okami, is said to have worked hard to build the country together with Sukunahikona-no-Kami of Hitachi Province (present-day Ibaraki Prefecture). ◼︎Sakai Castle Ruins A castle from the Warring States period in Bando City. The castle ruins have been turned into a park, and the turrets, earthen walls, turret gates, and wooden bridges have been restored, but these were restored based on excavation surveys. ◼︎Oda Castle Ruins Remains Restoration Square This is a flat castle located south of Mount Hokyozan in Tsukuba City It is said to have been built in 1185 A pond and other features have been restored within the remains of the main castle, surrounded by moats and earthworks ◼︎Joso City Community Center A building in Joso City that imitates a castle tower It is commonly known as Toyota Castle and is 48.5 meters tall The name comes from the fact that the Toyota clan, who ruled this region from the end of the Heian period to the Sengoku period, built a castle along the Kogai River and was called Toyota Castle #Ibaraki #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #Temples & Shrines #DomesticTrip #GirlsTrip #SoloTrip