There’s plenty to do, including bungee jumping from the Ryujin suspension bridge in Hitachi, taking in scenic spots like the 120-metre-high Fukuroda Falls or hiking Mount Tsukuba. You can take ...

Finally, make sure to scramble up the nearby geological phenomenon, “Sticky Waterfall,” formally known as Bua Tong Waterfall. You don’t need a guide or equipment to see this cartoonish ...

Fukuroda Falls, a popular sightseeing spot in Ibaraki Prefecture (Asahi Shimbun file photo) Ibaraki Prefecture’s success from promoting its beauty and charms was short-lived.