Japan’s Longest Loop long trail, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail, Fully Opens
About 1.5 hours from Tokyo, awaits an extraordinary journey through mountains and rural landscapes
Japan, 1st Oct 2026 – The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail, connecting six cities and towns in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, has now fully opened as an approximately 350-kilometer route, Ibaraki Prefectural Government Northern Region Development Bureau announces.
With its full opening, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is now the longest long trail in Japan designed as a loop route.
Stretching approximately 350 kilometers, the trail connects a diverse range of local attractions, including lush forests and satoyama landscapes, valleys, coastlines, and historic cultural heritage sites. What awaits here is more than simply hiking toward a destination.
Walk through the region’s natural landscapes, encoun...
