Hitachi-no-Kuni Long Trail
Hitachi City
Hitachiota City
Takahagi City
Northern Ibaraki
Kitaibaraki City
Hitachiomiya City
Daigo Town
Parks
Sports/Outdoor
The Hitachi-no-Kuni Long Trail is a hiking and trekking route stretching approximately 320 km across six municipalities in northern Ibaraki Prefecture (as of 2025, around 275 km are open). The trail is located in a low-mountain area, about 500 meters above sea level, suitable for trekkers of all levels.
There are forests, shrines, historic spots, and shopping streets along the trail, so beyond the natural scenery, visitors can experience the local history and culture, and enjoy interaction with the locals.
For international visitors, there are day-trip and 1‑night, 2‑day package tours that include local transportation and accommodations. Besides the tours, English-speaking guides are also available to introduce the trail and facilitate interaction with local people.
Customized tours for overseas travel agencies can be arranged upon request.
Information
- Address
- The Hitachi-no-Kuni Long Trail passes through northern Ibaraki, including six municipalities: Hitachiōta, Hitachi, Takahagi, Kitaibaraki, Daigo, and Hitachiomiya.
- Access
- If starting a trekking tour from Hitachi City:
By public transport:
From Tokyo Station, take the train via Mito Station and get off at Hitachi Station
Or 2 hours 30 minutes by highway bus from Tokyo Station toward Takahagi Station, get off at “Hitachi-eki Chuo-guchi”
By car:
About 10 minutes from the Hitachi-Chuo IC on the Joban Expressway
*With the above access, you can hike the open sections of the southeastern area of the trail - Website
- https://hlt.pref.ibaraki.jp/en
- Contact
- Ibaraki Prefectural Government Northern Region Development Bureau (for general inquiries about the trail): kenpokusinkou2@pref.ibaraki.lg.jp
Mitate Co., Ltd. (for inquiries about guides and tours): info@mitate.kyoto
Day Tour Reservation
Two-Day Tour Reservation - Parking
- Please park in a nearby parking lot.
