CHIBA & IBARAKI
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
Day 1
- Tokyo
- Chiba
- Ibaraki
Day 2
- Ibaraki
- Tokyo
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.
About 90 mins
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JR Sazanami Line Limited Express【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Tokyo Station – Soga Station
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JR Uchibo Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Soga Station – Hama-Kanaya Station
- Walk
Hama-Kanaya Station – Nokogiriyama Ropeway
Hike Mt. Nokogiri & Explore Nihonji Temple
Enjoy thrilling views hiking at Mt. Nokogiri, and ogle at the Kannon statue carved right into the mountain! History buffs will do the same when they come across the Great Buddha at Nihonji Temple.
Nokogiriyama Ropeway
4052-1 Kanaya, Futtsu City, Chiba 299-1861
Nihonji Temple
184 Motona, Kyonan Town, Awagun, Chiba 299-2100
Tell: +81 439-69-2314
Tell: +81 470-55-1103
https://en.kyonantown-tourism.com/
http://japan-chiba-guide.com/sys/data/index/page/id/15106/
http://www.mt-nokogiri.co.jp/pc/p130000.php
About 130 mins
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Nokogiriyama Ropeway – Hama-Kanaya Station
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JR Uchibo Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Hama-Kanaya Station – Chiba Station
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JR Narita Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Chiba Station – Sakura Station
- Walk
Sakura Station – Sakura City Samurai Walking Tour
Info
Stroll Like a Samurai in Sakura City
Sakura City is home to meticulously preserved samurai residences, serene bamboo groves, and more. One of the best ways to experience this is with a walking tour where visitors can dress up in authentic samurai garb!
Sakura City Tourism Association
Sakaecho 8-7, Sakura City, Chiba
Tell: +81 43-486-6000
Web Form: https://www.sakurashi-kankou.or.jp/contact/
http://sakuraseeing.city.sakura.lg.jp/en/
https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-chiba-sakura-city-chiba-samurai-dress-up-and-walk-about-tour/10349
About 40 mins
- Walk
Sakura City Samurai Tour – Sakura Station
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JR Narita Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Sakura Station – Narita Station
- Walk
Narita Station – Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Info
Celebrate the Beautiful Diversity of Japanese Art at Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Learn about one of Japan’s most enduring art forms; calligraphy! Explore the unique aesthetics of Japanese calligraphy at the Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy.
640 Narita, Narita City, Chiba 286-0023
Web Form: https://www.naritashodo.jp/?page_id=4998&lang=en
About 150 mins
- Walk
Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy – Narita Station
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JR Narita Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Narita Station – Abiko Station
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Joban Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Abiko Station – Kashiwa Station
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JR Hitachi Tokiwa Limited Express【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Kashiwa Station – Mito Station
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Kashimarinka Line Local【Additional fare required】
Mito Station – Oarai Station
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Bus【Additional fare required】
Oarai Station – Oaraihoterumae
- Walk
Oaraihoterumae – Oarai Hotel
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Enjoy a Seaside Stay at Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an
Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an, on the coast of Oarai Sun Beach, is a luxurious accommodation that blends modern style with traditional hospitality. Enjoy incredible seaside views alongside rest and relaxation. (Photo by Tsubasa Muroi. )
Oarai Hotel
6881 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki 311-1301
Orai Hotel Annex Gyorai-an
6885 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki 311-1301
Tel: +81 29-267-2151
Tel: +81 29-212-3488
http://www.oarai-hotel.co.jp/en
http://www.hotel-gyoraian.jp/
Info
About 35 mins
- Bus【Additional fare required】
Oaraihoterumae – Oarai Station
- Kashimarinka Line Local【Additional fare required】
Oarai Station – Mito Station
- Walk
Mito Station – Suifu Chochin
The Delicate Art of Suifu Chochin Lanterns
Become enlightened on the illuminating history of Ibaraki’s Japanese paper lanterns. Then, try your hand at making your own!
Suzuki Mohei Shoten (Suzumo Chochin)
1-7-5 Hakamatsuka, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0055
Aono Shoten
1-5-50 Shinso, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0036
Kageyama Rihei Shoten
3-3-7 Honcho, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0815
09:00 – 18:00 Closed on weekends.
09:00 – 17:30 Closed on weekends.
09:00 – 19:00
Tel: +81 29-221-2491
https://www.suzumo.com/en/
https://www.aonoshoten.jp/
https://www.e-mito.net/east/shop/tyoutin/01.html
About 25 mins
- Walk
Suifu Chochin – Mito Station
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Bus【Additional fare required】
Mito Station – Kairakueniriguchi
- Walk
Kairakueniriguchi – Kairakuen
Info
Seasonal Beauty of Kairakuen & Kodokan
Dive into nature and history with a stroll around Kairakuen, and the former school, Kodokan. Throughout the year there’s something beautiful to enjoy every season.
Kairakuen
1 Chome Tokiwacho, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0033
Kodokan
1 Chome-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0011
07:00 – 18:00 (Oct. 1-Feb.19)
06:00 – 19:00 (Feb. 20-Sept. 30)
09:00 – 16:30
Hours of operation are subject to change.
Tell: +81 29-226-3800
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/kairakuen
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/kanko-spot/kodokan
About 60 mins
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Kairakuen – Kairakueniriguchi
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Bus【Additional fare required】
Kairakueniriguchi – Mito Station
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Joban Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Mito Station – Tsuchiura Station
- Walk
Tsuchiura Station – Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road
Info
Cycle Through the Scenery of Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road
Get some fresh air and a new perspective with a cycling tour. From the stunning and shimmering Lake Kasumigaura to the majesty of Mount Tsukuba, there’s simply no shortage of sights along the Ring Ring Road.
Ibaraki Sports Promotion Division Department of Residential and Environmental Affairs
978-6 kasaharacho, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0852
Web Form: https://www.ringringroad.com/english/contact/
https://www.ringringroad.com/english/
About 60 mins
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Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road – Tsuchiura Station
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JR Hitachi Tokiwa Limited Express【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】
Tsuchiura Station – Tokyo Station
Info