The beauty of Daigo town in northern Ibaraki Prefecture

Fukuroda Waterfall

"Fukuroda Falls" is one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls. It's an incredibly large waterfall, 120 meters high and 73 meters wide, with its flow divided into four tiers, cascading down a massive rock wall, hence its other name, "the four-tiered waterfall." Furthermore, it's said that "if visitors don't experience the waterfall at least once in each season, they won't truly appreciate its unique charm."

When the ice wall melts, the sound of trickling water cascading down the waterfall signals the arrival of spring. Visitors can enjoy the harmonious blend of the clear sound of water and the vibrant green of trees sprouting new leaves.

In summer, the raindrops, bathed in sunlight, sparkle as if dancing with countless crackling sounds. All of this creates a vibrant rainbow, captivating visitors.

In autumn, the waterfall is adorned with a colorful coat of red Momiji leaves. Visitors should definitely visit Fukuroda Falls to admire this vibrant display. The best time to see the waterfall this year is expected to be from mid-November.

In winter, would visitors like to see the mysterious beauty of the waterfall when it freezes? Once again, visitors will be impressed by the magic of the changing seasons. From November to January, a light festival is held here, highlighting the four frozen tiers of the waterfall in a breathtakingly beautiful way.

Turn on the light-up

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

Lighting hours: November sunset ~ 8:00 PM, December sunset ~ 7:00 PM

Location: 3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo Township, Kuji Region, Ibaraki Prefecture

Opening hours: 8:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM (From November to April, it's 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM)

Directions: By train/bus: From Fukuroda Station on the 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 Waterfall

Locals often call this the "father waterfall" because on days with high water levels, a smaller branch of the waterfall appears, known as the "child waterfall," making the two waterfalls a father-child combination. However, this is very rare; if visitors are fortunate enough to witness this phenomenon, they are truly lucky. Since ancient times, people have come here to pray for good fortune, safe childbirth, and raising healthy children, hence the name Tsukimachi Waterfall.

This is a natural waterfall that flows in three branches, approximately 17 meters high and 12 meters wide. The area behind the waterfall is hollow, allowing visitors to explore and admire the entire cascade from within. The path leading to the waterfall is lined with many Momiji maple trees; the seasonal beauty of the maple leaves makes the waterfall's scenery truly special. Visitors can also come here in winter to see the waterfall freeze over.

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

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

Experience apple picking in season!!!

Experience apple picking in season!!! In Daigo town, there are many apple orchards on the gentle slopes of the mountains. Harvest time is in the autumn, and visitors can enjoy the delightful experience of picking ripe apples themselves and eating them right in the orchard. A distinctive feature of Daigo apples is that they are left to ripen naturally on the tree. These tree-ripened apples are sweeter and juicier than those harvested before ripening. 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 the end of November each year.

Fees: (Entrance fee to the orchard) Adults 400 yen, children 300 yen. Picking apples to take home: 500 yen or more.

Hot springs

Daigo boasts numerous hot springs such as Fukuroda Onsen, Daiko Onsen, and Yuzawa Onsen, offering a wide variety of bathing facilities. Among them, Daiko Onsen, known as the "beauty hot spring," attracts many female visitors. From autumn to winter, special Okukuji apples are floated in the baths, creating a sweet and unique aroma for visitors.

A dish for gourmets: Okukuji Chicken - Japan's number one flavor.

Okukuni chicken is rated as the number one chicken in Japan by the local Chicken Quality Inspection Association, its delicious flavor satisfying even the most discerning palates. The meat is firm, low in fat, crunchy, flavorful, and nutritious – that's what Okukuni chicken offers diners.

Even discerning chefs use Okukuni chicken, a popular choice in their restaurants and eateries. The chicken's rich flavor is so highly regarded that even chefs in Tokyo specifically request it. The chickens are raised for a sufficient amount of time to fully develop, resulting in meat that is both flavorful and nutritious.

Dishes made with Okukuni chicken are definitely delicious!! Okukuni chicken is used in many dishes such as grilled chicken, chicken and egg rice (using chicken and eggs), Shamo chicken hot pot… If you visit Daiko, be sure to try 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