Mito City
Mito City is the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, located about a 70 min drive Northeast of Tokyo, famous for its Edo period histories, such as Kodokan school, Kairakuen garden, Tokugawa Museum, and newly finished Mito castle gate.
Nasu Town
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo with a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk weaving activities.
Tomioka City
Tomioka City is 2hours from Tokyo. It’s known for its UNESCO World Heritage site Tomioka Silk Mill and its history that helped form Japan’s industrialization.
Nasu-Karasuyama City
Nasu-Karasuyama City is a small city in Tochigi prefecture known for the Yamaage festival and Ryumon Falls as well as Washi paper and its award-winning cave sake brewery.
Oyama City
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo with a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk weaving activities.
Oarai Town
Oarai Town is the perfect day trip from Tokyo if you love the seaside! Try the local seafood and sake or go surfing and enjoy the beach.
Motegi Town
Motegi Town is around 2.5-3 hours from Tokyo. It’s famous for the international racing circuit (formerly Twin Ring Motegi) and the Mitsumata Flowers, but Motegi also has so much more!
Chichibu Area
The Chichibu area is only two hours from Tokyo and is perfect for a short trip. Visit and experience nature, adventure, and local wine, sake & whisky!
Itako city
Itako city is town with many historical waterways close to Narita Int Airport. The popular Suigo Itako Iris Festival is not to be missed.
Daigo Town
Daigo town is an area in northern Ibaraki 2.5 hours from Tokyo. It is known for Fukuroda falls, but also has a lot of nature to explore.
Kawagoe City
Kawagoe City is a city only 30min from Tokyo. It’s known for its historically preserved area called Little Edo (Koedo) and is a captivating destination with foreign visitors.
Sano City
At 1.5 hours from Tokyo, Sano city is a useful hub for traveling around by car. It’s known for Ramen (Sano Ramen), outlet mall and Halal food.
Kiryu City
Kiryu city is a popular destination for travelers interesting in the Kimono and Silk culture as well as riding the Watarase keikoku railway.
Oku-Nikko
Oku-Nikko is a special destination for travelers who would like to see beautiful nature, lakes and waterfalls and nice hotels in Japan.
Tochigi City
Tochigi city is a popular destination for travelers to visit on their way to Nikko. Visitors can enjoy many Edo period traditonal activities.
Kuki City
Kuki City is 45 minutes from Tokyo (Kuki Sta. or Kurihashi Sta.). It’s known mostly for Washinomiya Shrine and Chochin Festival (Lantern Festival)
Nakagawa Town
Nakagawa Town is a cozy riverside town 2.5hours north of Tokyo with a ukiyo-e museum, pottery culture (Koisago-yaki), an onsen, and Iizuka-tei hotel. It’s a great place to experience the Japanese countryside.
Mashiko Town
Mashiko town is a popular destination for travelers looking for an authenic Japanese coutryside experience. Famous for Mashiko pottery.
Minakami Town
Minakami Town is known for stunning landscapes, thrilling activities, crafts, and hot springs. Join the fun only one hour from Tokyo.
Maebashi City
Maebashi City is 70 min from Tokyo. It’s an exciting art and nature city, including nearby Mt. Akagi, Lake Onuma, and more. It’s also a good base to use to travel around the region.
