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Kitakanto Area
The Kitakanto Area, just north of Tokyo, offers a delightful mix of nature, history, and cultural treasures across Tochigi, Gunma, and Ibaraki prefectures. In Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site, travelers can marvel at the ornate Toshogu Shrine and explore the scenic beauty of Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls. Gunma invites relaxation with its famous Kusatsu Onsen, where soothing hot springs have drawn visitors for centuries.
Ibaraki adds modern charm with the futuristic Ushiku Daibutsu, one of the world’s tallest Buddha statues, and seasonal beauty at Hitachi Seaside Park. From spiritual landmarks to natural wonders, Kitakanto offers a perfect escape from the bustle of Tokyo.
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Parks & gardens • Mito
Kairakuen Main Garden Admission Ticket (Ibaraki)
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Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo
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Tours • From Kyoto
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
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Tours • From Tokyo
From Tokyo: Hitachi Seaside Park & Ashikaga Flower Park
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Tokyo Hitachi & Ashikaga Flower Park Full-Day Tour
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Adachi Flower Park Night Wisteria, Kamiso Torii, and Ibaraki Butterfly Blossom Day Tour|Depart from Tokyo
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[A Perfect Day Trip: Ibaraki Flower Park & Gourmet Food] Oarai Isosaki Shrine, Nakaminato Seafood Market, Hitachi Seaside Park | Departs from Tokyo
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[Ibaraki Dream Flower Sea] Oarai Isosaki Shrine & Nakaminato Seafood Market & Hitachi Seaside Park & Nemophila Harmony One Day Tour (From Tokyo)
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Tokyo Hitachi Seaside Park & Oarai Shrine Full-Day Tour
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[Ibaraki Day Trip] Hitachi Seaside Park & Nemophila Flower Field & Oarai Isosaki Shrine & Fukuroda Falls
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[Ibaraki & Tochigi Day Trip] Ashikaga Flower Fantasy Illumination, Hitachi Seaside Park, Nakaminato Seafood Market, Oarai Isosaki Shrine Sea Torii Gate (From Tokyo)
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[Wisteria Season Limited] Day Trip from Tokyo: Hitachi Seaside Park + Kamisuso Torii Gate + Ashikaga Flower Park
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Rail passes • From Tokyo
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
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Train tickets • Tokyo
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Ueno to Karuizawa - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Train tickets • Kitasaku
Karuizawa to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Karuizawa to Ueno - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Higashiibaraki car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Reviews of Kitakanto Area activities
Franchesca ************
2026-02-20 02:47:52
Fantastic 5.0
This was a very lovely tour. Huang, our guide was very knowledgeable. We got to learn so much about the geisha history and culture of Kyoto! I would recommend this tour, although, do wear comfy shoes as the two hour of straight walking and standing would not do any good to your already battered feet lol.
윤 **
2026-02-25 01:13:38
Fantastic 5.0
I took a tour with guide Kim Myung-chul and it was so great! ㅎㅎ He was so kind, took lots of pictures, and was really fun. When you get ice cream, definitely try the Lavender & Maple flavor #5, it's the ice cream of a lifetime... Lunch was really bad. Go to a different restaurant nearby instead of the one connected to the tour company!! There's a reason why the tour doesn't tell you about the restaurant, I'm telling you. If only the food was good, it would be truly perfect.
MEI *********
2025-10-22 13:54:52
Fantastic 5.0
It was a long ride to Ibaraki from Shinjuku for this tour, but it totally worth it . We visited the said places of interest and the Kochias from Hitachi seaside park is not to be missed. We are thankful that we have our guide, Gilbert, he is knowledgeable and manage the guests' expectations tactfully. Yes, it was a great day out in this tour!
BenAida *****
2026-01-12 10:34:00
Fantastic 5.0
the tour was nice,our tour guide name “KO” is so nice and very approachable..❤️
Klook User
2025-11-24 12:58:28
Fantastic 5.0
This was such a beautiful day! I've been meaning to visit Ibaraki prefecture for a while and this was the perfect way to see several things at once at a relaxed pace. The fish market and shrine were even better than expected, I ate very well.
Kwok *******
2025-11-08 06:12:54
Fantastic 5.0
Joining this Klook day tour by tour bus allows you to visit three major attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture, which is very quick, convenient, and comfortable. Since the drive from Tokyo to Ibaraki Prefecture is more than 2 hours, there will be a stop at a highway rest area for tour members to use the restroom. The length of stay at the three attractions is reasonable, and the arrangement is very good. Especially in late October, you can see the brown-red Kochia scoparia at Hitachi Seaside Park, which is very delightful. Special thanks to Ms. Zheng, the tour guide, for her help. She knows Japanese, English, and Mandarin, and helped communicate with local vendors in Japanese at the Nakaminato Seafood Market. I highly recommend this day tour to everyone.
Maneerat *****
2025-10-15 14:40:27
Fantastic 5.0
The meeting point was easy to find. The guide was great and spoke 3 languages. The transportation was good, and the schedule for each location was appropriate. The only downside was that it was a long weekend, so there was a lot of traffic, which made us very tired after the trip. But the place was beautiful and worth the trip. The price was not expensive at all because it included transportation.
Fong ********
2025-12-18 14:08:15
Fantastic 5.0
Today's itinerary was packed, but instead of going to the waterfall, we went to Kawagoe Ichiban-gai. There wasn't quite enough time to explore, only 80 minutes. We first went to Hikawa Shrine, and then went to Kawagoe Ichiban-gai, leaving us with only 30 minutes, so it was a bit rushed and we could only quickly buy some souvenirs. After that, we went strawberry picking, which was quite satisfying, achieving strawberry freedom! Finally, we went to the hot spring town to soak in the hot springs, and all the day's fatigue disappeared~ Many thanks to today's driver, Gao Hongmiao, for his great service, friendliness, and talkativeness. I hope to see you again next time.
Wang ********
2026-02-02 08:16:49
Fantastic 5.0
The tour leader was great and emphasized the importance of being on time, mentioning that the bus would leave otherwise. This reminder was very helpful, and everyone was on time today, February 2nd. Lunch was delicious. The snow tubing and sledding in the morning were a lot of fun. The weather was great, with light, fine snow falling. We had a lot of fun. The strawberries were delicious, and we ate so many we were stuffed. The tofu skin making experience in the afternoon was fantastic. It was my first time making tofu skin myself, and it was a lot of fun. Today's itinerary was wonderful. We were constantly eating and on our way to eat, haha. It was an excellent trip. The tour leader and guide were Taiwanese, very helpful, and helped me take photos. They were very nice. This trip was great, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to play in the snow.
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- 3 Kitakanto Area Skiing & snowboarding
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