Your stay — Ark 21
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Good to know — Ibaraki
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$1 ≈ ¥161.77 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
IbarakiFor non-urgent help in English, call the Japan Helpline at 0570-000-911. Ibaraki Prefecture's English-speaking support is limited; consider saving the local police station's number (029-301-0110) for non-emergency assistance.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ibaraki, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ark 21
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mito Station → Hotel R9 The Yard
💡 If taking the train to Mito, skip the infrequent local buses—taxis are quick and only cost ¥1500–2000. Have the hotel address in Japanese ready.
Narita Airport Terminal 1 or 2 → Hotel R9 The Yard (nearest stop: Mito Station)
💡 Book online in advance for a guaranteed seat; bus drops you at Mito Station, then take a 15-minute taxi (¥1500–2000) to the hotel.
Narita Airport → Hotel R9 The Yard
💡 Fixed-price airport taxis (like Kokusai Taxi) cost about ¥42,000. Cheaper than metered ones during peak hours.
Tokyo Station → Mito Station
💡 Use a JR East Pass (for foreign tourists) to save on this route. From Mito Station, it's a ¥2000 taxi ride or 20-minute local bus to the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ark 21?
Check-in at Ark 21 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Ibaraki
💡 The permanent exhibition is free. Special temporary shows cost extra. Allow 1-2 hours. The building is on a large parkland campus.
💡 Visit on the first day of the month for the monthly purification ceremony, which is free to watch. The museum on site costs a small fee.
💡 The waterfall itself is free. The tunnel elevator to the bottom costs a small fee but offers a unique perspective. Come in autumn for foliage.
💡 Go on a weekday early morning to avoid crowds. The garden is free for under-15s and over-65s.
💡 Check the official bloom calendar online before visiting. The park is huge; rent a bicycle at the gate to cover more ground.