Sightseeing

Moriya

1Moriya Wild Birds Path Nature Park

The Wild Birds Path is a nature spot where visitors can observe wild birds, while walking along a well-maintained wood path.
The trail begins in the wetlands near Moriyajoshi Park, and continues on through low-lying grassland and woodland areas, and is home to a diverse range of birdlife; including birds of prey such as northern goshawks and Japanese buzzards, along with other species such as the lesser cuckoo, green pheasant and wagtails.
There are also tree-shaded spaces provided along the way, where visitors can rest.

Details of stores and facilities
Business hours
Free (visitors may come and go freely)
Fixed holidays
-
Admission fee, etc.
-
Phone number
+81-297-45-1111
(Moriya Tourism Association)
Address
4624-4 Honcho, Moriya-shi, Ibaraki
Access
Around 20 minutes' walk from Moriya Station

2Meiji "Naruhodo" Factory Moriya

The Meiji "Naruhodo" Factory enables visitors to tour a dedicated yogurt-making factory, and learn about milk, yogurt and other familiar food products. In addition to presenting the history of dairy products and their nutritional value through a wide range of methods including videos, exhibits and dietary education classes, the factory also allows visitors to tour its production lines for yogurt products such as Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt, and even enjoy a hands-on milking experience with a life-sized model cow.

Details of stores and facilities
Business hours
9:30-16:30
One session lasts approximately 70 minutes.
There are around 3sessions per day .
Reservation required. (Reservations by phone: Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:30, 12:30-16:30)
Fixed holidays
Saturday Sundays and public holidays
Admission fee, etc.
Free
Phone number
+81-297-20-6041
Address
3456 Nogisaki, Moriya-shi, Ibaraki
Access
Around 12 minutes from Moriya Station by taxi

3Asahi Super Dry Museum

Asahi Beer's Ibaraki Brewery is surrounded by beautiful gardens consisting of ponds and trees. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the brewery by making an advance reservation. The tour begins with a large-screen video presentation, followed by an exhibition of raw ingredients, moving on to a tour of the preparation rooms and production lines. Finally, after much anticipation, visitors can sample the freshly-made beer (20 minutes, 3 glasses per person) while enjoying panoramic views of the Kanto Plain from the 60m-tall AIM Tower. The tour lasts around 90 minutes in total.

Details of stores and facilities
Business hours
9:30-16:50
Fixed holidays
End-of-Year / New Year, designated holidays
Admission fee, etc.
Free
Phone number
+81-297-45-7335
Address
1-1-1 Midori, Moriya-shi, Ibaraki
Access
Around 10 minutes from Moriya Station by taxi
(A free shuttle bus service runs to and from Moriya Station. Reservation required.)