Highlights
- Escape Tokyo crowds, head to Ibaraki, only an hour and half away by train, and explore the picturesque countryside on a rental bike
- Try local specialties, and visit a sake brewery which boasts a two-century tradition
- Opt for a self-guided tour and discover the area on your own, or choose a guided experience and learn about Ibaraki first-hand from a local guide
Description
Leave Tokyo for a couple of days and enjoy the change of scenery on a two-day Tsuchiura Cycling Tour. Arrive at Tsuchiura Station, only an hour and a half away from Tokyo by train. At Ring Ring Port Tsuchiura hop on a rental bicycle and set out to explore the surroundings. Ibaraki Prefecture, known across the country for its production of "natto" fermented soy beans, is also home to the nation's second largest lake - Lake Kasumigaura. The tour takes you along the well-marked cycling path which offers views of the lake and the countryside. Enjoy local flavors at lunch time. This area is the largest and best known "renkon" lotus root producing region. Check out a sake brewery in the afternoon and do some amazake tasting. Head to your accommodation later on and rest up. On the following day, before heading back to Tsuchiura Station, do some more exploration of the area and catch a glimpse of Mt. Tsukuba along your route. Have lunch at another local eatery, relax, enjoy the atmosphere and afterwards pedal back to Ring Ring Port Tsuchiura where you will return your rental bike. Afterwards, head for Tsuchiura Station.
Details
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive at Tsuchiura Station by train from Tokyo
*Take the JR Joban Line (for shorter riding time, take the Hitachi or Tokiwa Express Service) - Assemble bike at Ring Ring Port Tsuchiura
- Ride to Lake Kasumigaura
- Lunch at Kasumi Kitchen
- Ride to Takahama, visit Hirose Shoten (Shiragiku) sake brewery
*Note that in Japan driving as well as bicycle riding after alcohol consumption is illegal. - Ride to accommodation
Accommodation include:
Japanese style guest house, in Kasumigaura, Dinner and breakfast included
Day 2
- Ride to Mishima on south side of Lake Kasumigaura
- Lunch at Shimizuya: Unagi (eel) set meal or Fish set meal or Vegan set meal
- Ride to Le Cyc, cycling shop, at Tsuchiura Station, disassemble bike
Address:
1-30, Ariake-cho, Tsuchiura City PLAYatre Tsuchiura 1F
Google Map - Return to Tokyo by train
Important information
Included in price
- Rental bicycle fee for Day 1 and Day 2
- Guide (for guided tour)
- Accommodation on Day 1
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2
- 1 beverage per person with lunch on Day 2
Not included
- Transportation to/from Tsuchiura Station
- Any personal expenses
Other important information
- Tour content may be changed to the same quality content depending on the season or suppliers’ circumstances.
Know before you book
- Japanese Guest House can be privatized starting with 4 guests, for additional JPY 20,000.
In order to check availability, please inquire with us first via Live Chat (bottom-right of your screen), or by phone +81 (0)3-4588-2679 10:00–19:00 JST, Mon–Fri - Cancellation
6 to 4 days prior to the day of your trip: 50 % of tour price
3 days prior: 100 % of tour price
On the day, no-show: 100 % of tour price
Starting point
Ring Ring Port Tsuchiura
Tsuchiura City, Kawaguchi 2-13-25, Ibaraki 300-0035
Organised by Japan Travel KK
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