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

When I went to Tsuchiura Castle🏯, I went to Kameya Shokudo, famous for its delicious katsudon in Tsuchiura!!! It's a restaurant right in front of Tsuchiura Castle, so it's a good place to go after you're tired from walking!!! It has the atmosphere of a long-loved restaurant in the town, I went there around 1pm on a Sunday, and the restaurant was always full👀 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ▼Menu I ordered〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 🥢Katsudon (50g) 1,200 yen *Includes miso soup, salad, and pickles. There were various menus, such as a children's lunch and an adult lunch, so I was undecided, but I ordered Kameya Shokudo's specialty katsudon. The price varies depending on the amount of meat! I had read reviews saying it was cheap and filling, but due to the recent price hike, most of the menu items were over 1,000 yen...🥹 (Prices, please come down...) But it was delicious!!! The katsudon stewed in a sweet and salty sauce went really well with rice🤤 The meat was only 50g, so it was a little thin, so I ordered the premium katsudon (80g) for 1,500 yen or the extra premium katsudon (100g) for 1,700 yen. I recommend the menu 🫶 ※When I listened carefully to what the people around me were ordering, everyone ordered the top or extra-premium katsudon 😂 Even with a regular katsudon, the rice is generously packed, so you'll be extremely full 🙆♀️ You can only eat in the restaurant at lunch, and in the evening, they only offer delivery or takeaway from 17:00 to 19:00, so I recommend going for lunch!!! ---- 📍Access 👣About a 15-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station 🥢Price Katsudon (50g) 1,200 yen ※Includes miso soup, salad, and pickles. 🕰️Business hours 11:00-15:00 ※Closed on Saturdays. ※Only delivery and takeaway are available from 17:00 to 19:00. ---- #0yentrip #KameyaShokudo #TsuchiuraGourmet #IbarakiGourmet #Katsudon

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

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

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

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

🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: 🍊A youth hostel designed for travelers with bicycles. You can lock your bicycle at the door 🍊The space design is in line with Hoshino's simple but not textured design. The warm-toned decoration makes people feel healed 💞Recommendation reason: 🍊It is right at the JR exit of Ibaraki Station, about 48 minutes by car from Tokyo Station. There is a 24-hour convenience store outside the hotel where you can buy breakfast and supper 🍊It is a relatively new hotel and it is a brand under Hoshino, with a high CP value 🍊The bathroom space is quite large and you can take a bath, and it is separated from the toilet, which is very convenient 💰Per capita consumption: 4000TWD 📍Address: 1-30 Ariakecho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki

Komodo Island • Attractions: Komodo National Park to see Komodo dragons; Padar Island's summit offers panoramic views of tri-colored bays; Pink Beach is one of the world's rare natural pink sand beaches; Manta Point is ideal for snorkeling with giant manta rays; Kanawa Island features crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, with coral reefs and clownfish visible while snorkeling. • Itinerary: Suggested 4-day/3-night trip. Day 1: Fly to Labuan Bajo, check into a seaside homestay, and enjoy a sunset seafood feast. Day 2: Boat tour to Padar Island, Pink Beach, and Komodo Island. Day 3: Snorkel at Manta Point, relax at Kanawa Island, overnight on boat. Day 4: Visit Labuan Bajo fish market before departure. • Accommodation: Homestays and resorts ranging from ¥300-800/night, such as TA’AKTANA Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Labuan Bajo or Plataran Komodo Beach Resort. • Tips: Strong UV rays require sun protection; maintain safe distance from Komodo dragons with guides; best visited April-October, avoiding rainy season (January-March). Mui Ne • Attractions: Mui Ne Fishing Village for fishing scenes, seafood, and sunsets; Fairy Stream for barefoot wading through red sand dunes and karst formations; Red Sand Dunes for sandboarding with ocean views; White Sand Dunes for ATV rides and photogenic coastal roads. • Accommodation: Centara Mirage Resort (family-friendly); Anantara Mui Ne Resort (Instagrammable); Mia Mui Ne Resort (great value). • Activities: DIY tours with private car hire for half/full-day itineraries. Post-sightseeing, try deep-tissue spa treatments at Rose Spa & Massage or Aloe Spa & Massage. Ibaraki • Attractions: Mito City's historical sites (Kairakuen Garden, Kodokan School, Tokiwa Shrine); Oarai's iconic Oarai Isosaki Shrine, Aqua World aquarium, and coastline. Don’t miss Nakaminato Fish Market for fresh seafood and Hitachi Seaside Park’s seasonal flower fields. • Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive at Mito Station, visit Tokiwa Shrine/Kairakuen/Kodokan/Mito Museum, stay nearby. Day 2 – Explore Oarai’s shrine, aquarium, and coast before returning to Mito. • Food: Ibaraki rice-based teishoku meals, soba noodles, natto dishes; Oarai’s seafood donburi and grilled fish sets. • Lodging: Convenient JR-EAST Hotel Mets Mito near the station; Hotel Grand View Tsukuba with hot springs and JR Tsuchiura Station access.

Summer to autumn is the most brilliant season for Japanese fireworks festivals! Wear a yukata, taste the food on the yakiniku, and experience the most romantic Japanese summer under the dazzling fireworks~ The following is a list of must-see fireworks festivals in the second half of 2025, including dates, locations, features and transportation information. Save them and plan your trip! 🥳🥳🥳 --- 🔥 Japan's Three Major Fireworks Festivals (Second Half of the Year) 1. Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Festival (Niigata Prefecture) - Date: August 2-3, 2025 - Time: 19:20-21:10 - Features: 20,000 fireworks, Phoenix Rebirth Fireworks, simultaneous launches on both sides of the Shinano River - Transportation: 30-minute walk from JR Nagaoka Station - Recommended: Must-see "Sho Sanshakudama" and "Kaleidoscope" fireworks 2. Omagari Fireworks (Akita Prefecture) - Date: August 30, 2025 - Time: Daytime fireworks 17:15 / Nighttime fireworks 18:50 - Features: Japan's only daytime fireworks competition, the best fireworks artists in the country compete - Transportation: 30-minute walk from JR Omagari Station 3. Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition (Ibaraki Prefecture) - Date: November 1, 2025 - Time: 17:30-20:30 - Features: The largest fireworks competition in autumn, the 320-meter diameter "No. 10" shocked the audience - Transportation: Transfer to the shuttle bus at JR Tsuchiura Station for 10 minutes --- 🎆 Other must-see fireworks festivals (second half of 2025) 4. Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Tokyo) - Date: July 26, 2025 - Time: 19:00-20:30 - Features: The oldest fireworks festival in Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree background is super dreamy - Transportation: 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station 5. Suwako Festival Lake Fireworks Festival (Nagano Prefecture) - Date: August 15, 2025 - Time: 19:00-20:45 - Features: 40,000 fireworks, 2km "Niagara Falls in the Sky" - Transportation: 10-minute walk from JR Kamisuwa Station 6. Yodogawa Fireworks Festival (Osaka) - Date: October 18, 2025 (scheduled) - Time: 19:30-20:30 - Features: The largest scale in Osaka, with a spectacular night view of the city - Transportation: Transfer bus at JR Shin-Osaka Station 7. Lake Toya Fireworks Festival (Hokkaido) - Date: April 28-October 31, 2025 (every night) - Time: 20:45-21:05 - Features: Half-year-long fireworks on the lake, watch while soaking in a hot spring hotel - Transportation: 5-minute bus ride from JR Toya Station 8. Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival (Mie Prefecture) - Date: August 17, 2025 - Time: 19:30～21:30 - Features: Sea fireworks, self-explosion "ghost town fireworks" are super shocking - Transportation: Transfer bus at JR Kumanoshi Station --- 💡 Viewing tips ✅ Reserve seats in advance: Popular conferences (such as Sumida River) need to reserve seats 3-4 hours in advance ✅ Wear yukata: Many conferences have rental services around them to experience Japanese style ✅ Download the official APP: Some conferences provide real-time fireworks information (such as Nagaoka Fireworks APP) ✅ Prepare cash: Most food stalls only accept cash --- 📌 For a complete map of fireworks festivals, please refer to: [Japan Fireworks Festival 2025 Schedule] Quickly mark your travel companions and plan this summer fireworks trip together! ✨ #日本火火 #夏日祭 #2025旅行计划 #Register for June Hotel Test Sleeper 2025

#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.

While sightseeing in Tsuchiura, I found a cute retro coffee shop, and went to Cafe Kura!!! It's a brick cafe and it's cute from the outside, but it looks like a brick storehouse🧱 built in 1892! You can enjoy the cafe in a space filled with cute things, such as stained glass windows🤤 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ▼Menu I ordered〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Tea chiffon cake 450 yen Iced coffee float 550 yen ※100 yen discount for meals, desserts and drink sets. It seems that they are famous for their curry, but I went there as soon as it opened, so I wasn't hungry yet! I ordered the chiffon cake and coffee float☕️, which were recommended on the menu. The chiffon cake is handmade, and it was fluffy and the flavor of Earl Grey spread in my mouth and it was delicious!!! I also ordered an iced coffee float to go with the chiffon cake! I'm not a big fan of black coffee, so the vanilla ice cream added a sweetness to the drink and made it delicious 🫶 It's surprising how few coffee shops offer coffee floats, so I was happy to find one!!! It's not too crowded even on Sundays, so I recommend it as a hidden gem of a cafe!!! ---- 📍Access 👣About a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Tsuchiura Station 🍽️Price Black tea chiffon cake 450 yen Iced coffee float 550 yen *100 yen off with a meal or dessert and drink set. 🕰️Business hours 10:00-18:00 *Closed during the New Year holidays. ---- #0 yen trip #Ibaraki gourmet #Kissakura #Coffee shop #Ibaraki sightseeing

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is a casual hotel directly connected to Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki, with a unique bicycle-themed concept. Located at the entrance to Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road, one of the largest cycling roads in Japan, it is the perfect base for cyclists and active travelers alike. The hotel is full of playfulness, with cycle rooms where you can stay with your bike and bicycle-themed interiors scattered throughout. Another attraction is the coziness of the hotel, where you can relax with friends or couples depending on your travel style. At TAMARIBA in the lobby, you can relax with a cup of coffee or alcohol. In the morning, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast by taking out whatever you like from a nearby cafe or bakery. The freedom to enjoy your trip at your own pace without having to make a strict schedule is the charm of BEB5. It's an active and relaxing base for cycling, and also for trips where you want to enjoy the nature of Tsuchiura and Lake Kasumigaura at your leisure. #BEB5Tsuchiura #HoshinoResorts #TsuchiuraHotel #RingRingRoad #CyclingTrip #LakeKasumigauraTourism #ActiveStay #AccommodationWhereYouCanStayWithYourBicycle #IbarakiTrip #CasualHotel #AccommodationTrip

I went to Tsuchiura Castle Ruins🏯, which is a 15-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station!!! The castle itself is no longer there, but it has been turned into a park with the East and West Towers, a section, and a moat🛝 There are also gates remaining from the Edo period, so you can feel the atmosphere of a castle!!! The Honmaru Yaguramon gate at the entrance to the castle has been built since the Edo period, and it is said to be very rare that a gate from that time remains along with the hourly drums that tell the time👀 It is said that Tsuchiura Castle is the only one in the Kanto region🏯 The Honmaru and East Tower were burned down in a fire in the Meiji era, but the Honmaru Yaguramon gate escaped the disaster and is still standing today. A volunteer guide told me these stories!!! On weekends, holidays, the Kasumigaura Marathon, and the day and day after the Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival, there are volunteer guides who will teach you about the history of Tsuchiura Castle for free, so you can enjoy listening to detailed historical stories as you go around🫶 This day was the Kasumigaura Marathon, so there were many volunteer guides in the park, but on weekends and holidays they are at the nearby "Machikado Kura", so if you want a guide, please go to "Machikado Kura" first!!! ---- 📍Access 👣About a 15-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station 🏯Fee Free The East Tower is 200 yen. ※You can also enter the Tsuchiura City Museum!!! 🕰️Opening hours The park is open 24 hours. The East Tower is open from 9:00 to 16:30 ---- #0 yen trip #Tsuchiura Castle #Castle tour #Castle stamp #Ibaraki sightseeing

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

📍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