Latest Events in Ibaraki Prefecture(May Updated)

From April 11 to May 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts' BEB5 Tsuchiura will host a "Butterfly Flower Blooming" event themed around the beautiful blue nemophila flowers of Ibaraki Prefecture. This event, in collaboration with Hitachi Seaside Park, allows guests to enjoy the spectacular nemophila flowers, a representative springtime spectacle of Ibaraki Prefecture, even from within the hotel. In addition to projecting a blue glow across the entire area, visitors can also experience the nemophila flowers through five senses, including limited-edition candies and candle scoops.

The Shimotsu Gion Festival is one of the prefecture's most important summer festivals, lasting four days and centered around the Haguro Shrine in Ōmachi. The magnificent Meiji portable shrine, the "Women's Portable Shrine" enshrining Princess Tamayori (which is also enshrined at Haguro Shrine), the "Heisei Portable Shrine," the largest portable shrine in Japan held annually since 1992, and over 30 children's portable shrines from the town, parade through the streets. On the morning of the final day, a purification ceremony called "Kawawa" is held on the Kogyo River, which flows through the city, to cleanse and purify the impurities accumulated at the portable shrines during the festival.

Oarai Marine Fireworks Festival 2024 will be held in the city of Oarai, Japan. Taking place at the picturesque Oarai Sun beach, this festival promises a mesmerizing display of fireworks that will light up the night sky like blooming flowers. This event is eagerly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. In addition to the breathtaking fireworks, attendees will also be treated to live music performances by talented artists. The festival aims to create a truly immersive experience, where the combination of stunning visuals and captivating melodies will transport the audience to a world of wonder and awe. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Oarai Marine Fireworks Festival 2024 offers a wide range of entertainment activities for everyone to enjoy. From indulging in delectable culinary delights at the food festival to unwinding and rejuvenating at the sauna, there is something for everyone to experience and savor. Mark your calendars and join us at Oarai Marine Fireworks Festival 2024 for an evening filled with enchantment, entertainment, and the magic of fireworks. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that promises to ignite your senses and create memories that will last a lifetime. Stay tuned for further updates on the exact time on Trip.com.

The Koga Chrysanthemum Festival is held every year from October 27 to November 23 in Koga Central Park. The event is colorfully decorated with about 1,200 potted chrysanthemums, and also displays fascinating works by flower lovers, such as waterfalls of flowers and carefully arranged flowers that bloom continuously from a single stem. Throughout its 28-year history, visitors can enjoy the various changes in these flowers every time they stop by.