NEWS: Approximately 350km! Ibaraki Prefecture North Long Trail Project underway

A long trail spanning approximately 350km, spanning six cities and towns in the north of Ibaraki Prefecture.

It includes backpacker thru-hiking, athlete trail runs, family members go on weekends and more... The Ibaraki Prefecture North Long Trail Project is an activity to create one of the best long trails in Japan that can be used in a variety of ways. The company aims to "create a system" that connects many Satoyama and tourist destinations, develops long trails that allow you to enjoy the whole of the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, and continues to spread the deep nature and charm of the region of the entire Satoyama.

If you're interested, please come to our cooperation team!

Deeply deep mountains in northern Ibaraki Prefecture.

Activities

• Setting up a long trail course (on-site survey - monitor event - course formulation)
• Continuous maintenance and management of long trail courses (course maintenance - map maintenance)
• Long trail courses revitalize the region

Features of the Northern Prefecture Long Trail

Long Trail in Satoyama...The Northern Long Trail in Ibaraki Prefecture connects the rich nature and local resources of the northern part of the prefecture, allowing you to walk gently through Satoyama, which is located on the border between people and nature. It has valuable features that allow you to experience the original Japanese scenery that is not found on other long trails that tend to concentrate in mountainous areas.

A trail created by local volunteers...The Ibaraki Prefecture North Long Trail Cooperation Volunteers has been formed, a coalition of volunteers who are well-versed in the trail situation in northern Ibaraki Prefecture and are in support of continuing development of the region along with the rich environmental resources of the region, and can be expected to provide voluntary and sustainable trail conservation activities based on the region.

An environmental trail that combines maintenance and conservation... Proper development of the trail leads to the fact that rich forest resources are not left unattended and not causing them to become devastated. As an environmental trail that aims to achieve sustainable development, we can implement advanced initiatives across the country.

Course image of the Northern Prefecture Long Trail

Course overview

A one-stroke writing course from Hitachi to Hitachi Ota to Hitachi Omiya to Daiko to Hitachi Ota to Kitaibaraki to Takahagi to Hitachi will be developed. This course offers a wide variety of courses that take you across all six cities and towns in the north of the prefecture, allowing you to enjoy a long trip while visiting famous sights, historical sites, landscapes, etc. The estimated total distance is expected to be around 350km.

Area concept

• North and Southern Area of ​​the prefecture "Rural and Rural Landscapes - Areas that tour locally loved Satoyama"
• The northwest area of ​​the prefecture "Ibaraki's highest peak trail area around the prefectural border"
• Okukuji Area "Okukuji Trail Area Surrounding Waterfalls, Suspension Bridges and Shrines"
• North-northeastern area of ​​the prefecture: "To the coastal area to explore valleys and mountain villages"
• The northeastern area of ​​the prefecture: "Abukuma Mountains Southern Area, Exploring Outlook and History"

Ibaraki Prefecture North Long Trail Project Official Website