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Ibaraki茨木
Spend half a day (4–5 h) exploring the Kawabata Yasunari Museum, Ibaraki History Museum and Church of Light; no overnight stay needed.
Ibaraki is a suburban Osaka city with a compact museum and cultural core near the JR and Hankyu stations. A half‑day covers the main sights, food and transport, making it a day‑trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airport
- KIX
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ibaraki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ibaraki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetycheckIbaraki is safe; typical urban caution applies—watch belongings on trains and check bus schedules at night.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKIX Kansai International Airport (Limousine bus ¥2000 (≈ US$14) to Ibaraki stations (check)).
- Getting aroundJR Kyoto Line (10 min from Shin‑Osaka, ¥210 (≈ US$2)) and Hankyu Kyoto Line (20 min from Osaka Umeda, ¥260 (≈ US$2)) connect the city.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealRamen Kiraku bowl¥250–¥500 (≈ US$2–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥210 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry¥200 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIX Kansai International Airport (Limousine bus ¥2000 to Ibaraki stations (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ibaraki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Kyoto Line (10 min from Shin‑Osaka, ¥210) and Hankyu Kyoto Line (20 min from Osaka Umeda, ¥260) connect the city. Local buses ¥210 link stations to museums. Walks 5–15 min between sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Osaka city centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
JR rapid to Osaka Station, about 15 min
Combine with Osaka food walk.
Kyoto
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR rapid, 30 min, ¥450 (≈ US$4)
Visit Kyoto temples before returning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Crest Ibaraki
Business hotel 2 min walk from JR Ibaraki; ¥6,000 per room
Ibaraki Central Hotel
5 min walk from JR Ibaraki; ¥5,000 per room
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel room1 × 1 night × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR Ibaraki ↔ Shin‑Osaka1 × ¥210 · check | ¥210 |
| Hankyu Ibaraki‑shi ↔ Umeda1 × ¥260 · check | ¥260 |
| Limousine bus KIX ↔ Ibaraki1 × ¥2,000 · check | ¥2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,350 |
| Trip total≈ ¥14,820 per person per day, bed included | ¥14,820≈ US$110 |
Typical price for a double room; matches Hotel Crest Ibaraki.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Ramen Kiraku bowl | ¥250–¥500 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Museum entry | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ride | ¥210 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last JR trains run around midnight; check timetables for late returns.
- Strawberry Farm entry is ¥500 (≈ US$4) plus ¥6 (≈ under US$1) per g; cash only.
- Museum entry ¥200 (≈ US$2); may be closed on some Mondays (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ibaraki茨木
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Ibaraki ↔ Shin‑Osaka: about ¥210 (≈ US$2), 10 min
- Hankyu Ibaraki‑shi ↔ Umeda: about ¥260 (≈ US$2), 20 min
- Limousine bus KIX ↔ Ibaraki: ¥2,000 (≈ US$14) one‑way (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ibaraki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night in Osaka for nightlife after Ibaraki day‑trip.
- Combine with Takatsuki or Minoh for a longer Kansai loop.
Sources
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