If you're in need of some outdoor fun, make sure you visit Mount Tsukuba. No walk around the block, this hike is perfect for a mid-vacation work out.
This steep landmass is in Tsukuba, a destination that has lots going for it! Tsukubasan Shrine, Ibaraki Flower Park, and Mt. Tsukuba Chuzenji Temple are other good sightseeing options nearby when you've finished up at Mount Tsukuba.