Ibaragi Prefecture
茨城県

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Kairakuen Garden and Historical Sites in Mito City: Kairakuen Garden in Mito City is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, with beautiful gardens and historical buildings. Samurai residences and other historical sites are also scattered around Mito City.
Kashima Jingu Shrine and Soccer Mecca: Kashima Jingu Shrine is a historic shrine that is also home to the Kashima Antlers soccer team. It is especially popular among soccer fans.
Joso's land and scenery: Joso City and the surrounding area offer beautiful landscapes, with countryside scenery and seasonal flowers. Cherry blossoms in spring and cosmos in autumn are beautiful.
Hitachi City Coast and Science Museum: Hitachi City has a beautiful coastline, and the Hitachi Science Museum, with its many science and technology exhibits, is well worth a visit.
Mt. Tsukuba and Nature Experience: Mt. Tsukuba is the symbol of Ibaraki Prefecture and is a great place for climbing and hiking. There are also facilities nearby where visitors can experience nature.
Hitachi-Keihin Park and Fireworks Festival: Hitachi-Keihin Park has beautiful flowers and vast grounds that can be enjoyed in every season. In addition, a fireworks display is held in summer, offering a fantastic night view.

Okkuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route
奥久慈里山ヒルクライムルート

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Okkuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route
(200km)
The Oku Kuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route is a 200-kilometer-long cycling route that takes you to the top of Mount Yamizo, the highest mountain in the prefecture, the Fukuroda Falls, the Ryujin Suspension Bridge, and other scenic satoyama areas.
It is a challenging course with undulations and gradients suitable for intermediate and advanced riders, and offers a chance to enjoy local cultural resources and food.

Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road
つくば霞ヶ浦りんりんロード

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Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road
(180km)
The Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road is an approximately 180km long cycling course that combines the abandoned tracks of the former Tsukuba Railway and the lakeshore road that circles Kasumigaura. The road is a 180km long cycling course that combines the old Tsukuba railway line and the lakeshore road that circles Kasumigaura.

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This course is one of 6 National Cycle Routes,

Long ride around Lake Kasumigaura
霞ヶ浦一周ロングライド

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A course to explore the rich natural environment of Kasumigaura, almost flat and easy ride.
(125km)
Ride around Lake Kasumigaura. You can fully experience the flatness that is a characteristic of the Lake Kasumigaura Road.

Oarai-Hitachin Seaside Route
大洗・ひたち海浜シーサイドルート

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Oarai-Hitachin Seaside Route
(95km)
The Oarai-Hitachi-Keihin Seaside Route is a 95km route from Ibaraki Airport (in Omitama City) to Hitachi City via Ibaraki Town, Mito City, Hitachinaka City, Oarai Town, and Tokai Village. Please enjoy cycling through the beautiful and varied coastline.

Okukuji Satoyama Long Ride
奥久慈の里山ロングライド

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Okkuji Mountain Pass
(95km)
This is a long ride that starts at Western General Park in Hitachi-Omiya City and runs through the Okukuji area.
It is a challenging course with undulations and gradients suitable for intermediate and advanced riders, and offers a chance to enjoy local cultural resources and food.

Kuji River Soba noodle Ride
久慈川そばライド

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A course to fully enjoy the food, Soba noodle of Kuji River Town
(35km)
The main focus of this ride is to enjoy eating soba noodles from Hitachiota City, the home of Hitachi Aki Soba.

Cycle train
関東鉄道・常磐線サイクルトレイン
Kanto Railway Joban Line Cycle Train

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The Kanto Railway Joban Line, with its wide rural landscape, operates a cycle train service.
Basically, it is available between Mizukaido and Otago during daytime hours (until after noon) throughout the year (except during busy times, etc.).
(As of March 2024)

Cycle train
JR水郡線サイクルトレイン
JR Suigun Line Cycle Train

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The JR Suigun Line, also known as the Oku Kuji Seiryu Line, is an attractive route with the beautiful Kuji River flowing by.
In recent years, a cycle train service has been started and is very popular.
Pre-registration is required to ride the train.
(As of October 2023)

Cycle train
JR常磐線サイクルトレイン
JR Joban Line Cycle Train

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Two trains each on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays on and after June 1, 2024.
Cycle train service has started on Joban Line between Ueno Station and Ibaraki area.
Reservations are required.
(As of May 2024)

Bicycle repair store
自転車販売・修理店

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Bicycle repair store map