Overview
Ibaraki is a suburban city in Osaka Prefecture and part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. The name literally means 'Wild Trees' or 'Thorny trees,' and legends say the area was developed by cutting down wild trees.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Business hotels near JR Ibaraki station start from ¥5000-6000 per night.
Activities
Strawberry picking at The Farm costs ¥500 entry plus ¥6/gram. Church of Light requires reservation outside worship hours.
Food
Ramen Kiraku offers meals from ¥250. Most restaurants cluster between JR Ibaraki and Hankyu Ibaraki-shi stations.
Transport
JR Kyoto Line and Hankyu Kyoto Line both serve Ibaraki with frequent trains to Osaka and Kyoto. Local buses cost ¥210 between stations.
