Ibaraki, Hirakata

Name: Ibaraki
Address: Hirakata, Japan

#5 among attractions in Hirakata

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Ibaraki is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Ibaraki translates to "wild trees" or "thorny trees". The city was incorporated on 1 January 1948. As of February 2017, the city has an estimated population of 280,562 and a population density of 3,580 persons per km². The total area is 76.52 km². ()

Local name: 茨木市 Area: 29.34 mi²Coordinates: 34°48'59"N, 135°34'8"E

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Ibaraki – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hirakata Park, Expoland, Tower of the Sun, Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium.

4 miE
Large amusement park with rides and pools
Hirakata Park, Hirakata
103 min walk • Hirakata Park is an amusement park in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, nicknamed "Hirapah". The park is managed by Keihan Leisure Service and is located on the Keihan line at Hirakata-kōen Station.
2.1 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Theme park
Expoland, Osaka
53 min walk • Expoland was a former amusement park that once attracted crowds of guests in search of fun and adrenaline in the city of Osaka, Japan. The park, which opened its doors in 1970, was one of the most important tourist attractions in the region, offering a variety of...
2.2 miW
Unique, massive sculpture from the 1970s
Tower of the Sun, Osaka
55 min walk • The Tower of the Sun is a distinctive and enigmatic piece of public art that stands as a testament to Japan's cultural heritage in the city of Osaka. Created by the acclaimed Japanese artist Taro Okamoto, this towering structure was the centerpiece of the Expo '70...
1.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium, Osaka
41 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Osaka, Japan, the Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium is a testament to the city's love for sports and its rich history in hosting international events. This multi-purpose stadium was originally constructed for the Japan World Exposition in 1970...
2.2 miW
Park with the Tower of the Sun
Expo Commemoration Park, Osaka
58 min walk • Expo Commemoration Park, nestled in the bustling city of Osaka, Japan, stands as a verdant tribute to the 1970 World Expo. Once a stage for a global showcase of innovation and culture, the park continues to draw visitors with its expansive green spaces, seasonal...
2.2 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka
57 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology is one of the major museums in Japan. It is Japan's largest research institute in the academic disciplines of humanities and social sciences, which was established in 1974 and opened to the public in 1977. It is built on the former grounds of Expo '70 in Suita, Osaka.
1.8 miW
Iconic church made by a famous architect
Church of the Light, Hirakata
47 min walk • The Church of the Light is the main chapel of the Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church, a member church of the United Church of Christ in Japan. It was built in 1989, in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. This building is one of the most famous designs of Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
2.1 miW
Ferris wheel
Redhorse Osaka Wheel, Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
53 min walk • Redhorse Osaka Wheel is a 123-metre tall, 118.3-metre diameter giant Ferris wheel at Expocity in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
4.4 miNE
Park
Kosobebosai Park, Takatsuki
112 min walk • Kosobebosai Park is a public park located in Takatsuki, Osaka.
2.7 miS
City, Area
Settsu, Osaka
70 min walk • Settsu is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2017, the city has an estimated population of 85,290 and a population density of 5,664 people per km². The total area is 14.88 km².
4.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki
104 min walk • Osaka Medical College is a private university in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan. The precursor of the school was founded in 1927, and it was chartered as a university in 1946. In 2021, it was renamed Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University due to the integration with the Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences.