Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Ibaraki
Summary
The blue and transparent sea that continues forever. Green and magnificent mountains. Ibaraki has abundant and attractive nature and the finest gastronomy that nature brings. Ibaraki is accessible easily from Tokyo and is visited by many foreign tourists in search of spectacular views of the four seasons.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
2 hours 9 minutesMito Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Mt.Tukubasan (Night view)
A night view spot with a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain, including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Sky Tree, which has been certified as a Japanese night view heritage site. Since the ropeway runs to the top of the mountain, even beginners can easily enjoy it.
Fukurodanotaki-waterfall
One of Japan's three famous waterfalls, boasting a height of 120m and a width of 73m. It is also called "Yodo Waterfall" because it falls in four steps and it is being told that you will only know its actual fun after visiting it in the four different seasons.
Foods recommended by locals
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Raw shirasu-don
A fisherman dish with plenty of shirasu, which is a representative of the coastal fishery in Ibaraki prefecture. The crispy texture is sure to overturn the image of shirasu that you usually eat!
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Hitachi beef
The title given only to meat rated A4, B4 or higher for Tajima domestic Japanese black beef is "Hitachi beef". It is characterized as high-quality lean meat, recommended to eat as steak or shabu-shabu.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Ibaraki Prefecture has dry and sunny winters, with increasing rainfall starting during the rainy season and from late summer to mid-fall. Bordering the ocean, the coastline area experiences only small temperature differences during the day, and fog is common due to the high humidity levels.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
37,309 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
10,096 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
500 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
584 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
262 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Nepal
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Ibaraki Prefecture: 3,648
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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