Tourist Attractions and Recommended Spots in Daigo Town

The Daigo Town Tourist Spot VR Tour Map is a map where you can check the registered locations of all VR scenes within Daigo Town. Clicking on the red-orange (wide-area starting point), orange (municipal narrow-area starting point), blue (aerial), and yellow (ground) points on the map below will display the name of the VR scene point. Clicking on that scene display will allow you to view the VR scene of that location.

The map above adopts a WEB display system for map range movement points, and if you move the center point of the map to other municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture, you can move to the tourist information page for that municipality.

*Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 19, some sections of the Suigun Line (Hitachiomiya Station ⇔ Hitachi-Daigo Station) are suspended. During this period, you can use the Suigun Line substitute bus service. For details, please check Daigo Town Tourism Association (Suigun Line Restoration Schedule and Temporary Bus Service). Access by car is normal.

〇 Tourist Access by Car

・Joban Expressway: Naka IC (Naka City) → National Route 118 · Daigo Town

・Tohoku Expressway: Shirakawa IC (Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture) National Route 289 → National Route 118 · Daigo Town

・Tohoku Expressway: Yaita IC (Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture) National Route 4 → National Route 461 · Daigo Town

・National Route 118: Mito City ↔ Daigo Town ↔ Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

・National Route 461: Hitachi City ↔ Daigo Town ↔ Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 22, Kitaibaraki-Daigo Line: Kitaibaraki City ↔ Takahagi City ↔ Hitachiota City ↔ Daigo Town

・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 33, Hitachiota-Daigo Line: Hitachiota City ↔ Daigo Town

・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 32, Daigo-Miwa Line: Hitachiomiya City ↔ Daigo Town

〇 Tourist Access by Train

JR Suigun Line: Mito Station (Mito City) ↔ Nishikane Station, Kamiogawa Station, Fukuroda Station, Hitachi-Daigo Station, Shimonomiya Station (Daigo Town) ↔ Asaka-Nagatsuka Station (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture)

〇 Tourist Access by Express Bus

Tokyo Station ↔ Naka Interchange · Naka City ↔ Hitachiomiya City ↔ Daigo Town (JA Hitachi Okukuji → Fukuroda Falls Entrance → Roadside Station Minami → Yamizo-mae → Ibaraki Kotsu Daigo Sales Office)

*Ibaraki Kotsu Express Bus: Daigo/Omiya/Ota Line Downlink Timetable

Tourism Hub for Daigo Town VR Tour
Hitachi Daigo Station is the tourism hub for Daigo Town's VR tour, allowing access to aerial VR views of all tourist spots in Daigo Town. From here, you can also move to tourism hubs in neighboring municipalities and to nearby recommended tourist spots among Ibaraki Prefecture's 16 best.

（１）Information about Hitachi Daigo Station

Hitachi Daigo Station is a JR Suigun Line station that serves as a tourism base for Daigo Town. Opened in 1927, its two-story **wooden station building is a designated cultural property of Daigo Town**. Additionally, a **C12 steam locomotive**, also a designated cultural property of Daigo Town, is displayed in front of the station.

Location〒319-3526 710 Daigo, Daigo Town, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

（２）Description of Hitachi Daigo Station VR Tour

Clicking the photo above will display a VR scene of the area in front of Hitachi Daigo Station. The Hitachi Daigo Station VR tour consists of aerial footage at 145m, the station front, and the steam locomotive.

• From the ground
• From the sky

（１）Tourist Information for Tsukimachi Falls

Tsukimachi Falls is a famous tourist spot in Daigo Town, with a height of 17m and a width of 12m. It is also known as "Urami-no-taki" (waterfall viewed from behind) or "Kuguri-taki" (passing-through waterfall) because one can go behind the waterfall without getting wet. In winter, it sometimes freezes into an icefall. Normally, it appears as a pair of two streams, a "husband-and-wife waterfall," but when the water volume increases, a smaller stream appears, forming a "parent-and-child waterfall." For this reason, it has long been a place for "Nijusan'ya-ko" (a religious gathering on the 23rd night of the lunar month) to pray for safe childbirth, child-rearing, and good fortune. Tsukimachi Falls is also a famous autumn foliage spot in Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3556 Kawayama, Daigo Town, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Tsukimachi Falls Introduction Page

（２）Description of Tsukimachi Falls VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display a VR scene of Tsukimachi Falls. It consists of aerial footage at 148m and a view in front of the waterfall.

• From the ground
• From the sky

（１）Tourist Information for Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo

Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo is a roadside station located in Ikeda, Daigo Town. It features a restaurant where you can enjoy local dishes like "Tsukekenchin" and Okukuji Shamo (local chicken), hot springs (sodium sulfate/chloride spring), and a direct sales shop for local products.

Location〒319-3551 2830-1 Ikeda, Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture

ContactRoadside Station Okukuji Daigo・Phone：0295-72-6111

（２）Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display a VR scene. This is a panoramic VR photo of the entrance to Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo's hot springs and other facilities. This VR tour consists of 5 scenes: the entrance intersection, parking lot/exit, direct sales shop, hot spring entrance, etc.

(1) Tourist Information for Mt. Yamizo

Mt. Yamizo, with an elevation of 1022m, is the highest peak in Ibaraki Prefecture and a recommended tourist spot in Ibaraki Prefecture. The summit spans across three prefectures: Ibaraki, Fukushima, and Tochigi. It is said that the name Yamizo (八溝) comes from the fact that valleys are deeply carved in eight directions around it. At the summit, there is Yamizorei Shrine and a castle-shaped summit observatory, where you can enjoy magnificent views.

Furthermore, near the 8th station, there is the Yamizogawa Spring Water Group, selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's 100 Exquisite Waters. It is said that the five waters named Kinseisui, Ryumousui, Hakumousui, Tessui, and Ginseisui were named by Mitsukuni Mito, the second lord of the Mito Domain.
At the summit, there is Yamizorei Shrine, an Engishiki-naisha (small) dedicated to the god of abundant harvests, and near the summit, there is Nichirinji Temple, an ancient temple of the Tendai sect.
While it is possible to drive close to the summit of Mt. Yamizo, it is also a recommended spot for mountain climbing and hiking.

* The lowest mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture is Tenjinzan in Tokai Village (elevation 17.4m).

Location〒319-3704 1532-2 Uenomiya, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

ReferenceDaigo Town Mt. Yamizo Observatory Introduction Page

(2) Explanation of Mt. Yamizo VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display an aerial VR scene 145m above the summit of Mt. Yamizo. The Mt. Yamizo tourist information VR tour consists of aerial photography 147m summer, aerial photography 145m winter, aerial photography 50m summer/winter, aerial photography 30m winter, autumn summit, Yamizorei Shrine, below the observatory, and on the observatory. 

• From the ground
• From the sky

(1) Spot Guide for Mt. Yamizo Trailhead

The Ichino-torii (first torii gate) of Yamizorei Shrine is at the entrance of Yamizo Forest Road, and the road continues to the summit of the forest road. Along the way, there are Mt. Yamizo trailheads such as Nichirinji Temple Entrance and Kinseisui Entrance, and there are also parking spaces. Near the torii gate, there are stone Buddha statues, Yamizo Ryukoshin, a parking lot, restrooms, a rest arbor, and Daigo spring water, etc. It is also a famous spot for autumn leaves in Daigo Town.

You can drive to near the summit of Mt. Yamizo, and enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves along the forest road, as well as magnificent views from the summit observatory, and tourist attractions like Yamizorei Shrine and Nichirinji Temple.

Location〒319-3704 1767-1 Uenomiya, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

(2) Explanation of Mt. Yamizo Trailhead VR Tour

Clicking the photo will allow you to view the VR scene. Additionally, the Autumn Leaves VR tour is linked, allowing you to view nearby spots.

• From the ground
• From the sky

（１）Tourist Information for Okukuji Chanosato Park

Okukuji Chanosato Park is a natural tourist park centered around tea, located in Sannuki, Daigo Town, and is a popular tourist spot in Daigo Town. Daigo Town is Japan's northernmost tea producing region, producing Okukuji Tea, one of Ibaraki's three famous teas. At Okukuji Chanosato Park, you can experience various tea-related activities, such as authentic matcha tea ceremonies in a tea room, learning how to brew delicious sencha, tea picking, and hand-rubbing tea leaves.Additionally, the Relaxing Plaza and Chanosato Plaza feature flowering trees such as Kawazu cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, cluster amaryllis, and maple trees, as well as a stream, allowing visitors to enjoy nature throughout the four seasons. Furthermore,there is a Washi Doll Museum dedicated to the washi doll artist "Yamaoka So," who passionately created dolls in Daigo Town in his later years, allowing visitors to experience Japanese culture.

The park also features a **local product shop and restaurant, making it a recommended gourmet spot for Daigo Town's specialty products.**

Location〒319-3543 1920 Sannuki, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

InquiriesOkukuji Chanosato Park・Phone：0295-78-0511

（２）Explanation of Okukuji Chanosato Park VR Tour

Click the photo to view the VR scenes of Okukuji Chanosato Park. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 149m, in front of the monument, parking lot, in front of the local product shop, in front of the Washi Doll Museum, the tea room garden, and the park's pathways, river, and bridges.

• From the ground
• From the sky

（１）Spot Information for Daigo Regional Park Auto Campsite Greenvila

Daigo Regional Park Auto Campsite Greenvila is an auto campsite certified by the Japan Auto Camping Association (JAC). It is one of Japan's leading recommended camping spots, fully equipped with all camping-related facilities such as travel trailers, individual sites, free sites, RV sites, cabins, BBQ sites, shower facilities, satellite houses (shared spaces), and a center house.

Together with Forespa Daigo and the multi-purpose sports ground adjacent to the facility, it forms Daigo Regional Park, making it a recommended tourist spot in Daigo Town where various leisure activities can be enjoyed.

Location〒319-3552 15-1 Yata, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

InquiriesGreenvila・Phone：0295-79-0031

（２）Daigo Regional Park Auto Campsite Greenvila VR Tour Information

Click the photo to display the VR scenes. This tourist information VR tour consists of aerial footage at 148m, aerial footage at 50m, ground views, and more.

• From the ground
• From the sky

（１）Spot Information for Forespa Daigo

Forespa Daigo is a multi-purpose hot spring pool facility located in a corner of Daigo Wide Area Park, and is a tourist spot that utilizes Daigo Town's rich natural environment and hot spring resources. In addition to a heated 25m pool, it features a tube slide, mist sauna, etc., and uses Daigo Onsen hot spring water. During the summer, visitors can also enjoy Daigo Beach, an outdoor leisure pool. At the adjacent athletic facility, visitors can enjoy several slides, including a super long slide measuring 155m in length, which utilizes the hillside.

Location〒319-3541 2921 Asakawa, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

InquiriesForespa Daigo・TEL：0295-72-6100

(2) Explanation of Forespa Daigo Sightseeing VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display an aerial VR scene of Forespa Daigo from 148m above. You can move to the ground via a link. The Forespa Daigo sightseeing VR tour consists of aerial shots from 148m, aerial shots from 60m, a slide from 60m, and other slides.

• From the ground
• From the sky

(1) Spot Guide for Daigo Fureai Ranch

Daigo Fureai Ranch is a town-operated ranch in Daigo Town, serving as a recreational area where visitors can enjoy grassland scenery. It features a Fureai Hiroba (Interaction Plaza), Flower Hill, Gyukon no Hi (Cattle Spirit Monument), rest areas, gazebos, and a hydrophilic park. For livestock farmers, it also offers a entrusted raising program for dairy heifers and breeding wagyu cattle.

Location〒319-3511 4293 Takashiba, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

ReferenceDaigo Town　Daigo Fureai Ranch Introduction Page

(2) Explanation of Daigo Fureai Ranch Sightseeing VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display a VR scene of Daigo Fureai Ranch. This VR tour consists of aerial shots from 146m, aerial shots from 54m, the Fureai Hiroba (Interaction Plaza), the Gyukon no Hi (Cattle Spirit Monument), and the rest area in front of the Hydrophilic Park.

• From the ground
• From the sky

(1) Spot Guide for Okukuji Ikoi no Mori

Okukuji Ikoi no Mori is a commemorative forest where the National Tree-Planting Festival was held. 20,000 cedar and cypress trees are planted there. Within the forest, there are a Forestry Training Center, Forest Learning Center, playground, a grassy hill, and cedar and wild cherry trees planted by Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best forests for forest bathing, making it a highly recommended nature sightseeing spot in Daigo Town for forest bathing walks and nature experiences.

Location〒319-3511 4164-3 Takashiba, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

InquiriesOkukuji Ikoi no Mori Management Office・TEL：0295-76-0002

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association　Okukuji Ikoi no Mori Introduction Page

(2) Explanation of Okukuji Ikoi no Mori Sightseeing VR Tour

Clicking the photo will display a VR scene of the information board at Okukuji Ikoi no Mori. This VR tour consists of aerial shots from 149m, aerial shots from 148m, aerial shots from 130m, aerial shots from 51m, aerial shots from 20m, the information board, Forest Learning Center, Forestry Training Center, Memorial Forest, and the Imperial Cherry Tree.

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(1) Tsukiore Onsen Takimi no Yu Shirokisou Spot Guide

Tsukiore Onsen Takimi no Yu is a hot spring facility in Konamase, Daigo Town, operated and managed by local residents. It features an open-air bath with alkaline simple hot spring water. At Shirokisou of Tsukiore Onsen Takimi no Yu, you can enjoy meals, banquets, and accommodation. It is a highly recommended hot spring spot in Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3512 2879-4 Konamase, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

ContactTsukiore Onsen Takimi no Yu Shirokisou・Phone：0295-76-0373

(2) Description of Tsukiore Onsen Takimi no Yu Tourist VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama photo in front of Shirokisou. This VR tour consists of an aerial view at 148m and the area in front of Shirokisou.

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• From the Sky

(1) Osawa Ana Kannon Spot Guide

Osawa Ana Kannon refers to a group of stone Buddhist statues enshrined within a horizontal cave on Mt. Iwao in Takashiba, Daigo Town. There are about 20 small stone Buddhist statues, including Nyoirin Kannon, Sho Kannon, Kannon Bodhisattva, and Bariki-jin. It is said that Tetsunosuke Seki, who was pursued by the Shogunate, hid here, and Tadanori Kashiwa, a Mito domain samurai, brought him three meals and harbored him. It is designated as a historic site by Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3511 2808 Takashiba, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

ReferenceDaigo Town　Osawa Ana Kannon Introduction Page

(2) Description of Osawa Ana Kannon Tourist VR Tour

Clicking on the photo will display the VR scene of the Osawa Ana Kannon explanation board, allowing you to zoom in and read the explanation. This VR tour consists of an aerial view at 148m, the explanation board, the area in front of Ana Kannon, and Ana Kannon itself.

• From the Ground
• From the Sky

(1) Hiking and Tourist Information for Mt. Okukuji Nantai (Okukuji Nantaisan)

Okukuji Nantaisan (also simply called Nantaisan) is a popular mountain for climbing and hiking in Ibaraki Prefecture, located on the border of Hitachiota City and Daigo Town. There is a main shrine building of Nantai Shrine at the trailhead on the Daigo Town side. The triangulation station at the summit is in Hitachiota City, and the Okununomiya (inner shrine) of Nantai Shrine (Daigo Town) is nearby.

You can find more details about the Mount Nantaisan VR tour on the Okukuji Nantaisan sightseeing VR page.

(2) Description of the Mount Okukuji Nantaisan Climbing and Sightseeing VR Tour

The Mount Nantaisan VR tour consists of 12 tours, including scenes from Hitachiota City.

(1) Tourist Information for Saigane Tsutsujigaoka (Observation Deck)

Tsutsujigaoka Observation Deck is an observation deck located on a hill 252m above sea level, offering spectacular views of Mt. Nantai Range, including Kago-iwa, Mt. Nantai, and Mt. Chofuku. Approximately 300 azalea bushes are planted here, and during their blooming season, an "Azalea Festival" is held. The view of the Mt. Nantai Range from Tsutsujigaoka Observation Deck during the autumn foliage season is also highly recommended.

Location〒319-3363 Kitatomita, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Annual Events (Saigane Tsutsujigaoka Azalea Festival) Introduction Page

(2) Description of the Tsutsujigaoka Observation Deck Sightseeing VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama photo of Tsutsujigaoka Observation Deck. This VR tour consists of a parking lot and the observation deck.