Northeast Area

Northeast Area　For courses already opened

The northeastern area of the Hitachinokuni Long Trail was opened to traffic in March 2024 for the entire trail.

The course is full of attractions, from mountains such as Eizomuro and Hanazono, the highest peaks in Ibaraki Prefecture, to coastal areas such as Takado Kohama Beach and Sasakihama Beach.
When walking on the trails, please be well prepared and plan your walking distance and schedule well in advance.
Please enjoy trekking within a reasonable range while checking the map, such as by walking in small sections or by pistoning the course.

Course Location

The Northeast NE-01 to NE-51 section course locations are located in Kitaibaraki City, Takahagi City, and Hitachiota City.
It can be accessed by cab or bus from the nearest stations, Isohara, Takahagi, and Hitachiota.

Please download the map from the following page for an overview of the course.
Trail Map

▼Isohara Station, the base of the Kitaibaraki area

▼Takahagi Station, the base of the Takahagi area

▼Buses available toward NE-01, Hitachiota Station

Please also download and utilize the GPX and KML data below.
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How to get to the Northeast area

The northeastern area is accessible by public transportation by bus from the JR Joban Line and JR Suigun Line.
Please also check the “Access to the Course” or “Directions” pages in the regional information below for more details.

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Northeast area     Course features

The northeastern area is located in the northernmost part of Ibaraki Prefecture. The course includes Mt.Eizomuro, the highest single peak in the prefecture, Mt.Hanazono and Hanazono Shrine, the historic Jukkokubori moat, and the scenic Takado Kohama beach.

On the “Salt Road” extending from NE-01, the starting point of the course in the northeast area, you can enjoy a pleasant hike along a stream, viewing waterfalls of various sizes. After passing through the road, visitors can also enjoy a cool canyon walk in the “Takiyama Canyon” area from NE-04 to NE-07.

From the NE-08 Mt.Eizomuro entrance to the NE-22 Mt.Hanazono trailhead via Mt.Eizomuro to Mt.Hanazono, you can experience a full-scale mountain hike.

Leaving Hanazono Shrine, head east to the next mountain, Mt. Takanosu, from NE-23, descend to Mizunuma Dam via Mt. Mizunuma on NE-27, cross the dam’s embankment, and head southeast, with clear, sunny views from Mount Akane on NE-36, a perfect place to rest your feet on your journey.

Moving south, the next stop is NE-37 to Mt.Sekison , Toriage Pass, and the road along the historic irrigation facility “Jukkokubori” . Follow the water path back to the Edo period, which is still in use today, and experience the history of the area firsthand.

Walking through the town of Takahagi, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town, we will now head for the seaside. Enjoy the beautiful beach scenery along the hiking course from NE-49 “Sasaki-hama” to NE-51 “Takado-kohama,” the only part of the Hitachinokuni Long Trail that goes out to the sea, and one of the 100 best beaches in Japan.

As of March 2024, these NE-01 to NE-51 sections are open in the northeast area, so please check the course against the map.

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Highlights to be found on the course

1. Plenty of time to enjoy hiking in the satoyama
   Numerous mountains and a village nestled slowly in the middle of the mountains. The area is a solid walking experience, with travel distances from east to west and from north to south.
2. Encounter famous scenic spots
   The area has beaches and waterfalls with stunning scenery that have been used as filming locations for movies and TV dramas.
3. You can feel the history
   On the course are the “salt road,” which has been a key distribution route since ancient times, the “Jukkokubori” used since the Edo period, and the streets of Takahagi, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town. You will be able to feel the breath of various histories.

Local information related to the course of the Hitachinokuni Long Trail from various perspectives, including sightseeing, nature, and history.
Please take a look at the local guide below.

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Access to the course

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