The beauty of Daigo town in northern Ibaraki prefecture

Fukuroda Falls

“Fukuroda Falls” is one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan. This is an extremely large waterfall with a height of 120m and a width of 73m. The waterfall’s flow is divided into 4 levels, the water rushes into the giant stone wall, so people also call it by another name “4-tier waterfall”. In addition, it is also said that “if visitors do not try to visit the waterfall once in each season, they will not be able to enjoy the truly unique flavor”.

When the ice wall melts, the gurgling sound of water flowing down from the waterfall is the sign of spring. Visitors can enjoy the harmony woven from the clear sound of water and the green of trees sprouting new buds.

In summer, the water drops bathed in the sunlight sparkle as if dancing with a myriad of crackling sounds. All of it paints a vivid rainbow, attracting tourists.

In autumn, the waterfall is covered with colorful Momiji leaves. Visitors should definitely visit Fukuroda Falls to see the vibrant colors of the waterfall. The best time to see the waterfall this year is expected to be mid-November.

In winter, do you want to know the mysterious beauty of the waterfall when it freezes? Once again, you will be impressed by the magic of the changing seasons. From November to January, there is an illumination festival that highlights the four beautiful frozen waterfalls.

Light-up

Event time: From November 1, 2019 (Friday) to January 31, 2020 (Friday)

Lighting hours: November sunset ~ 20:00, December sunset ~ 19:00

Location: 3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo Town, Kuji Area, Ibaraki Prefecture

Time: 8:00 ~ 18:00 (From November ~ April is 9:00~17:00)

Access: By train/bus From Fukuroda Station, JR Suigun Line, it takes about 10 minutes by bus By car: It takes about 8 minutes from Naka IC on the Joban Expressway

Tsukimachi Falls

Local people often call this the father waterfall because on days when there is a lot of water, another small waterfall will appear and is called the child waterfall, these two waterfalls become father and child waterfalls. However, this case is very rare, if visitors come here to enjoy this phenomenon, it is really lucky. Since ancient times, people often come here to pray for luck, safe mother and child, and good upbringing, so the waterfall is called Tsukimachi waterfall.

This is a natural waterfall flowing in 3 branches with a height of about 17m, a width of about 12m. Behind the hollow waterfall, visitors can visit and see the entire waterfall from the inside. The path leading to the waterfall is planted with many Momiji maple trees, the seasonal beauty of the maple trees makes the waterfall landscape very special. In addition, visitors also come here in winter to see the frozen waterfall.

Address: 1369-1 Kawayama, Daigo Town, Kuji Region, Ibaraki Prefecture

How to get there: By train/bus From Fukuroda Station, JR Suigun Line, it takes about 20 minutes by bus.

Experience apple picking in season!!!

In Daigo town, there are many apple farms on the gentle slopes of the mountains. Harvest time is in the fall, visitors can have an interesting experience when picking plump apples and eating them right in the garden. Daigo town's apples are characterized by being tree-ripened, meaning the apples are left to ripen on the tree. Tree-ripened apples are sweeter and juicier than apples harvested before they ripen on the tree. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the delicious taste of processed apples such as apple juice or apple jam right here.

Address: Daigo town, Kuji region, Ibaraki prefecture Time: From mid-September to late November every year.

Fee: (Entrance fee) Adults 400 yen, children 300 yen. Apple picking to take home: 500 yen and up.

Hot spring

In Daigo, there are many hot springs such as Fukuroda Onsen, Daiko Onsen, or Yuzawa Onsen, and the hot spring bathing facilities are also very diverse. Among them, Daiko Onsen is called the “beauty hot spring”, attracting the attention of many female visitors. From autumn to winter, Okukuji specialty apples are floated in the tub, bringing a very sweet and unique scent to visitors.

Gourmet Dish: Okukuji Chicken - Japan's Number One Taste

Okukuni chicken is rated as the best chicken in Japan by the local Chicken Quality Inspection Association, with a delicious taste that satisfies even gourmets. Firm, low-fat, crunchy, flavorful, and nutritious chicken meat is what Okukuni chicken brings to visitors.

Even the most discerning chefs use Okukuni chicken in their restaurants and eateries. The chicken has a rich flavor and is considered so delicious that even chefs in Tokyo recommend it. The chickens are raised for a long enough time to grow, so the chicken meat is full of flavor and nutrients.

This dish using Okukuni chicken is definitely delicious!! Okukuni chicken is processed into many dishes such as grilled chicken, chicken and egg rice using chicken and eggs, Shamo chicken hot pot... If you come to Daiko, visitors should enjoy this chicken dish.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/vong-quanh-the-gioi/ve-dep-thi-tran-daigo-o-phia-bac-tinh-ibaraki-v13082.aspx