Hitachinaka is in one of the quieter parts of the Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo. This region is known for its beauty, which can be enjoyed any number of ways. Drive to nearby Mount Tsukuba, where you can go on an easy hike on the walking trails or take in the views from a cable car that travels partway up the mountain. For a more adventurous day, try bungee jumping off the Ryujin Suspension Bridge, a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian bridge over a lake nestled between tree-covered hills about an hour away from Hitachinaka. For a longer road trip, make your way through the countryside to fantastic Tokyo, about two hours away by train.
