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

Day1
TOKYO CHIBA CHIBA IBARAKI
Day2
IBARAKI IBARAKI 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.

Tokyo Station

About 90 mins

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

Walk

Hama-Kanaya Station – Nokogiriyama Ropeway

Mt. Nokogiri & Nihonji Temple

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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About 130 mins

Walk

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

Walk

Sakura Station – Sakura City Samurai Walking Tour

Sakura City Samurai 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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About 40 mins

Walk

Sakura City Samurai Tour – Sakura Station

JR Narita Line Rapid【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Sakura Station – Narita Station

Walk

Narita Station – Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy

Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an

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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Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an

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

Suifu Chochin Lanterns

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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About 25 mins

Walk

Suifu Chochin – Mito Station

Bus【Additional fare required】

Mito Station – Kairakueniriguchi

Walk

Kairakueniriguchi – Kairakuen

Kairakuen & Kodokan

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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About 60 mins

Walk

Kairakuen – Kairakueniriguchi

Bus【Additional fare required】

Kairakueniriguchi – Mito Station

Joban Line Local【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Mito Station – Tsuchiura Station

Walk

Tsuchiura Station – Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road

Tokyo Station

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