Discovering Ibaraki Gastronomy
From dishes recreated from historical cookbooks to extraordinary dining experiences in unique settings, we will introduce you to the essence of Ibaraki’s distinctive gastronomy.
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Ibaraki : The story of flowers and food
Flowers and food are the keys to unlocking the charm of Ibaraki. A special experience awaits you, where the natural beauty and traditional flavors handed down from the Edo period are brought back to life in the modern age. A time to relax and enjoy the seasonal flower scenery and carefully selected ingredients of Ibaraki. We invite you to experience for yourself the story of Ibaraki that lives on with its history.
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The "Shokusairoku" cuisine written by Tokugawa Nariaki has been revived in modern times!
”Shokusai-roku” is a collection of 300 recipes that are said to have been created by Nariaki Tokugawa (1800-1860), the ninth lord of the Mito domain (the domain that ruled the central and northern parts of present-day Ibaraki Prefecture). In the “Tasting the Phantom Recipes with History” project launched by Ibaraki Prefecture, a total of 11restaurants have cooperated to create an updated 2025 version of the menu! Enjoy these delicacies, each with its own unique flavor.
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Top Restaurants Showcasing Ibaraki Gastronomy
These renowned restaurants offer an unforgettable taste of Ibaraki’s culinary excellence. Savor carefully crafted dishes made with local ingredients at some of the most popular dining establishments in the prefecture.
Chugokusai Kashiwanoki
Mito/Hitachinaka
- genre
- Chinese
- Average price
- Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 3,000 JPY
- Open
- [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Closed
- Irregular
Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan
Mito/Hitachinaka
- genre
- Kaiseki
- Average price
- 20,000 JPY
- Open
- [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
- Closed
- Monday, Irregular
Nonna Nietta
Tsukuba/Tsuchiura
- genre
- Italian
- Average price
- Dinner: 18,000 JPY / Lunch: 15,000 JPY
- Open
- [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Closed
- Irregular
Restaurant Ohtsu
Mito/Hitachinaka
- genre
- French
- Average price
- 40,000 JPY
- Open
- [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) *Please confirm in advance about lunch operation. *A service charge will be added to the course price. *10,000 JPY will be charged when using a private room.
- Closed
- Monday, Another 3 days off per month
Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE
Tsukuba/Tsuchiura
- genre
- Sosaku (Creative)
- Average price
- Lunch: 2,000 JPY
- Open
- [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Ryokan opens 9:00 am - 9:00 pm) *The plan includes accommodation. Please note that we do not accept reservations for food only. Please note that it is not possible to make reservations for meals only.
- Closed
- Irregular
RistoranteTSUMU
Tsukuba/Tsuchiura
- genre
- Italian
- Average price
- Dinner: 20,000 JPY / Lunch: 20,000 JPY
- Open
- [Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (12:00 pm start only) *Service charge will be added to the course price (tax included).
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday
Unoshima Villa
Hitachi/Hitachiota
- genre
- Japanese
- Average price
- Lunch: 1,700 JPY
- Open
- [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
- Closed
- Irregular
Yamaguchi-rou Main Branch
Hitachi/Hitachiota
- genre
- Kaiseki
- Average price
- 25,000 JPY
- Open
- [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
- Closed
- Irregular
Yoshichou
Tsukuba/Tsuchiura
- genre
- Kaiseki
- Average price
- Dinner: 20,000 JPY / Lunch: 15,000 JPY
- Open
- [Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (conforming the park). Take-out 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (conforming the park) *Reservations can only be made for the use of private rooms. Please note that there is an additional charge for the use of private rooms.
- Closed
- Tuesday
YOSHIKI FUJI
Hitachi/Hitachiota
- genre
- French
- Average price
- 24,200 JPY
- Open
- [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 8:30 pm), [Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (Last entry 1:30 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 8:30 pm), [Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (Last entry 1:30 pm)
- Closed
- Thursday