Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Ibaraki region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Ibaraki region.
When visiting the Ibaraki region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Anko Nabe
Mito Natto
Hitachi Aki Soba
Tsuke Kenchin Soba
Oku-Kuji Shamo Yakitori
Hoshiimo
Ibaraki Catfish Dishes
Stamina Ramen
Shishi Nabe
Daigo Shamo Getan
Anko Nabe
Its flavor is a delightful surprise—especially for first-time tasters.
A local dish of Ibaraki, Anko Nabe is said to be in season from winter through spring, when water temperatures are low. It is considered especially delicious around January and February, before the...
Mito Natto
A distinctive fermented flavor from Mito, Ibaraki
Mito Natto is a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture and one of Japan’s best-known fermented foods. There are several accounts of its origins, but a well-known legend says that in 1083, the...
Hitachi Aki Soba
Ibaraki’s branded buckwheat variety
Northern Ibaraki has long been known as a soba-producing region, with conditions well suited to buckwheat cultivation, including large day-to-night temperature differences and well-drained soil. Hi...
Tsuke Kenchin Soba
A comforting Ibaraki specialty of soba served with hearty kenchin soup.
Tsuke Kenchin Soba is a local dish from Ibaraki Prefecture that pairs flavorful soba with a hearty kenchin soup. Ibaraki has large temperature differences between day and night and many well-draine...
Oku-Kuji Shamo Yakitori
The Taste Nurtured by Daigo's Pristine Nature
Oku-Kuji Shamo (奥久慈しゃも, Oku-Kuji shamo) refers to a special breed of chicken raised in the lush, mountainous regions of Oku-Kuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture. "Shamo," originally bred as...
Hoshiimo
The aroma when toasted brings back fond memories.
Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan’s leading producer of dried sweet potatoes, accounting for around 90% of the total production. Hoshiimo is not only delicious but also high in fiber, low in cholesterol,...
Ibaraki Catfish Dishes
Discover the distinctive flavors of Ibaraki catfish dishes, where tradition meets deliciousness.
Catfish are farmed in Lake Kasumigaura, in Ibaraki Prefecture. Blessed with abundant water resources and fertile land, Ibaraki has developed a diverse food culture. Among its offerings, catfish dis...
Stamina Ramen
Ibaraki’s local ramen, topped with a piping-hot, rich sauce!
This local ramen originated in Ibaraki in the 1970s. Thick noodles, chilled in cold water, are generously topped with a sweet-and-savory soy-based thickened sauce. The topping includes cabbage, liv...
Shishi Nabe
A rustic winter specialty shaped by Ish岡’s local food culture
Shishi nabe, a winter specialty of Ishioka City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a hearty local hot pot made with fresh wild boar caught in the area and plenty of seasonal vegetables. The Yasato district ...
Daigo Shamo Getan
A fusion of Okukuji Shamo and medicinal cuisine — A new specialty from Daigo Town
Daigo Shamo Getan (大子シャモゲタン, Daigo Shamo Getan) is a newly created specialty dish from Daigo Town in Ibaraki Prefecture, featuring Okukuji Shamo, a premium free-range chicken raised in the ...
