Epic Outdoor Adventures
After experiencing all the big city has to offer, it’s great to stretch your legs and explore some of the incredible outdoor locations accessible from Tokyo! Both Chiba and Ibaraki are home to stunning landscapes that offer visitors a variety of unique outdoor activities.
JR TOKYO Wide Pass
To make this itinerary a reality, we recommend the JR TOKYO Wide Pass. This 3-day discount pass allows for unlimited rides on shinkansen, limited express, and other trains in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto areas. This makes it perfect for exploring Chiba, Ibaraki, and other nearby areas.
Tokyo Station
JR Sazanami Line Limited Express【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Tokyo Station – Soga Station
JR Uchibo Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Soga Station – Hama-Kanaya Station
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Hama-Kanaya Station – Nokogiriyama Ropeway
Mt. Nokogiri & Nihonji Temple
Less than two hours from Tokyo in an area of natural marvels, visitors can enjoy the remarkable atmosphere at Nihonji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple on the mystical Mount Nokogiri. History buffs w…
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Nokogiriyama Ropeway – Hama-Kanaya Station
JR Uchibo Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Hama-Kanaya Station – Chiba Station
JR Narita Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Chiba Station – Sakura Station
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Sakura Station – Sakura City Samurai Walking Tour
Sakura City Samurai Tour
Stroll like a samurai in the city of Sakura, home to well-preserved traditional homes, sword masters, and serene bamboo groves that look straight out of a Kurosawa film.
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Sakura City Samurai Tour – Sakura Station
JR Narita Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Sakura Station – Narita Station
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Narita Station – Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an
If you’re tired of the crowds and noise that are a side effect of big city living, Ibaraki is home to a stunning getaway right on the beach. Open your eyes to sunshine and sand by heading out to Oarai…
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Bus【Additional fare required】
Oaraihoterumae – Oarai Station
Kashimarinka Line Local【Additional fare required】
Oarai Station – Mito Station
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Mito Station – Suifu Chochin
Suifu Chochin Lanterns
Traditional crafts are always in style in Japan and one such city to create your own piece of culture is Mito, the capital city of Ibaraki where you’ll learn all about the famed Suifu chochin lanterns…
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Suifu Chochin – Mito Station
Bus【Additional fare required】
Mito Station – Kairakueniriguchi
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Kairakueniriguchi – Kairakuen
Kairakuen & Kodokan
You’re invited to escape the crowds of the major cities and journey to Ibaraki Prefecture, where you can take a carefree walk of one of Japan’s most famous gardens, before learning about the culture a…
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Kairakuen – Kairakueniriguchi
Bus【Additional fare required】
Kairakueniriguchi – Mito Station
Joban Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Mito Station – Tsuchiura Station
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Tsuchiura Station – Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road
Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road
Get some fresh air and a fresh new perspective with a cycling tour through the natural wonder of Ibaraki. From the stunning and shimmering Lake Kasumigaura to the majesty of Mount Tsukuba, there’s sim…
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Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road – Tsuchiura Station
JR Hitachi Tokiwa Limited Express【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Tsuchiura Station – Tokyo Station
