A Perfect Pit Stop for Bike Enthusiasts

Start your adventure from a specialized hotel on one of Japan’s most scenic cycling routes

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is truly a cyclist’s heaven. Whether you prefer a tour around Lake Kasumigaura in southeastern Ibaraki Prefecture—Japan’s second largest—or a climb up Mt. Tsukuba, this hotel located along the National Cycle Route is the perfect place to fuel up for your adventure. 

As part of the Playatre Tsuchiura, a cycling-oriented shopping center, bikes are welcome in the shopping center and in the hotel area. Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is not only a hotel, but also a destination for bike enthusiasts to talk shop while munching on snacks and drinks in the lounge area. Alternatively, enjoy a beer at the 24-hour sports bar while admiring the impressive collection of bicycles surrounding you.

Various accommodation options cater to all travelers. One highlight is the Cycle Room, where you can hang your own bike on the wall as a decoration. After you check in, gear up in your cycling wear, grab your wheeled companion, and head off to see the breathtaking natural and historical sights the area has to offer.

Less than an hour by train from Tokyo, Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway.

Access: From Tokyo Station, take the Hitachi limited express train to Tsuchiura Station (about 50 minutes), then walk to BEB5 (about three minutes).

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura