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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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Tours • From Kyoto
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
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Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo
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Kairakuen Main Garden Admission Ticket (Ibaraki)
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From Tokyo: Hitachi Seaside Park & Ashikaga Flower Park
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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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Adachi Flower Park Night Wisteria, Kamiso Torii, and Ibaraki Butterfly Blossom Day Tour|Depart from Tokyo
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Tokyo Hitachi & Ashikaga Flower Park Full-Day Tour
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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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Zoos & aquariums • Higashiibaraki
Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium Ticket
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Tokyo Hitachi Seaside Park & Oarai Shrine Full-Day Tour
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Snow Crab Feast + Skiing and Fruit Picking Day Trip: Gunma Tambara Ski Resort & Harada Farm (Departing from Shinjuku, Includes Yuba Tofu Skin Experience)
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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
Tokyo to Karuizawa - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Ueno to Karuizawa - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Karuizawa to Ueno - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Karuizawa to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Higashiibaraki car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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2025-12-19 13:47:14
Fantastic 5.0
It was a beautiful night walk with small group of 6 people and our lovely guid Mao. Mao is really friendly and has good knowledge about the history, story of people and places in Kyoto . The tour was really enjoyable it made me forgot the time . We walk for 2 hours with fun and also respect the places we visit. I love the atmosphere of Kyoto at night it really romantic and beautiful. Recommend everyone to buy this tour it will make your trip in Kyoto more memorable .
Klook User
2026-02-09 07:11:21
Fantastic 5.0
The trip was really fun. Olivia was a great tour guide. she helped everyone take pictures and great recommendations. Due the weather, one of the activities for cancel. She offer help to get railway ticket back. Great experience overall.
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..❤️
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.
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.
Klook客路用户
2025-11-05 14:56:14
Fantastic 5.0
Not a large aquarium, but it has everything you need. The shark pool is very distinctive, and the ticket price is worth it, as it also includes dolphin and sea lion shows. When we went, it was the day before a three-day weekend, so there were many families and school trips, and it was quite crowded, but overall it was orderly and didn't affect the visit.
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.
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- 1 Kitakanto Area Tours & experiences
- 2 Kitakanto Area Outdoor & sports activities
- 3 Kitakanto Area Skiing & snowboarding
- 4 Kitakanto Area Tours
- 5 Kitakanto Area Day trips
- 6 Kitakanto Area Cultural experiences
- 7 Kitakanto Area Food & drinks tours
- 8 Kitakanto Area Hot springs
- 9 Kitakanto Area Massages
- 10 Kitakanto Area Photoshoot
- 11 Kitakanto Area Wildlife