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Title: Japan’s Longest Loop long trail, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail, Fully Opens

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, encounter its history, meet the people who call the area home, and experience the local food and culture unique to each place. On the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail, a new way to travel in Ibaraki begins—one that allows visitors to experience the region’s appeal in a way that can only be discovered on foot.And through this trail, Ibaraki offers opportunities to discover the many different sides of Japan. A New Way to Travel in Japan: “Travel by Foot” Hitachinokuni TrailUnlike mountain climbing, where reaching a summit is the primary objective, a long trail is a route designed for journeys where walking itself is part of the experience, connecting hiking and mountain trails with paths through satoyama landscapes, agricultural areas, and local communities.Hitachinokuni Trail Along the way, travelers can encounter not only spectacular natural scenery but also the history, culture, everyday life, food, and other landscapes unique to each region.From forests and valleys to the Japan countryside and coast, every section offers a different perspective on the places and communities al...

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