New Hotels and Hot Spring Inns in Ibaraki, Japan: Hitachinaka, Mito, Tsuchiura, Oarai

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We provide a list of new hotels, hot spring inns, and renovated facilities in Ibaraki Prefecture—including Hitachinaka, Mito, and Tsuchiura—organized by city and area. From accommodations where you can experience the charm of Ibaraki Prefecture to your usual business hotels.
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Hitachi City

Hotel Nomad Hitachi

Hitachinaka City

Comfort Inn Hitachinaka
APA Hotel〈Hitachinaka Katsuta Ekimae〉

Mito City

Comfort Hotel Mito
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Mito(Renewal)

Oarai Town

KAMENOI HOTEL, Oarai(Renewal)

Kasama City

Hotel Route Inn Kasama

Tsuchiura City

HOTEL R9 The Yard Tsuchiura
Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura

Shimotsuma City

Hotel Route Inn Shimotsuma

Tsukuba City

Toyoko Inn Tsukuba Station
JAL City Hotel Tsukuba
Hotel Nikko Tsukuba
APA Hotel〈Tsukuba Expo Memorial Park Station〉

Kasumigaura City

Guesthouse: Eguchiya, a Traditional Japanese House

Ami Town

Comfort Inn Tsuchiura Ami

Moriya City

Hotel Route-Inn Grand Moriya Ekimae

Toride City

Toyoko Inn Toride Station East Exit

Kamisu City

Tabi no Hotel Kashima

New hotels in Hitachi City

An industrial city in northern Ibaraki Prefecture that developed as a company town for Hitachi, Ltd. The city features several tourist attractions, such as the Hitachi Civic Center and Kamine Park. The JR Joban Line runs through the city, making it about a 40-minute trip from Mito.

Hotel Nomad Hitachi: Opened in October 2021; An affordable business hotel located a 5-minute drive from Hitachi-Kita IC and a 1-minute walk from Ogitsu Station. It features a shared workspace called “Working & Meeting Space Nomad” in the basement.; Day Trips/Day Use · Telework Support [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[JTB]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation

New hotels in Hitachinaka City

A city in central Ibaraki Prefecture that is home to Hitachi Seaside Park (where the nemophila fields and the autumn colors of kochia offer breathtaking views). Tourists from all over the country visit during the nemophila season in spring and the kochia season in fall. The fresh seafood at the Naka-Minato Fish Market is also very popular.

Comfort Inn Hitachinaka: Comfort Inn Hitachinaka; Formerly: Chisan Inn Hitachinaka. Opens July 15, 2024; Recommended Accommodation Plans
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[10x Points Exclusive to Rakuten] About a 13-minute drive from Naka IC ◆◆ Free Open-Air Parking ◆ Breakfast Included ◆ [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Comfort Hotel (Choice Hotels Japan)　; [JTB] Travel by Shinkansen
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APA Hotel〈Hitachinaka Katsuta Ekimae〉: Newly Opened on April 13, 2020; A 15-minute drive to Hitachi Seaside Park; [JTB]reservation　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]APA Hotels & Resorts; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book hotel + JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; Great access to Hitachinaka Seaside Park! [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount

New hotels in Mito City

The capital of Ibaraki Prefecture. Its main tourist attractions include Kairakuen—one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens (nationally famous for its plum blossoms; the Plum Blossom Festival in February and March is a must-see)—as well as the ruins of Mito Castle and historic sites associated with Mito Komon (Lord Tokugawa Mitsukuni). It serves as a hub station for the JR Joban and Suigun Lines and offers a wide selection of business hotels.

Comfort Hotel Mito: Comfort HOTEL MITO; Opening November 5, 2025. A business hotel located about a 4-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Mito Station. All rooms feature original Serta-brand beds developed through a joint venture. Complimentary breakfast service.; Recommended Accommodation Plans
Simple Plan: Starting at 6,773 yen
[Simple Stay] Bring some energy to the town with your travels! ♪ Children 12 and under stay free when sharing a bed with an adult ◆◆ Free breakfast buffet with a wide variety of dishes [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Agoda]reservation　[Expedia]reservation　[Hotels.com]reservation　[Jalan]Comfort Hotel (Choice Hotels Japan)　; Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Mito Station, making it ideal for business and sightseeing. It also offers excellent access to Kairakuen Garden and Lake Senba. [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount; Comfort Hotel Mito [Yahoo! Travel]

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Mito: Daiwa Roynet Hotel MITO; Reopened on April 8, 2025. All rooms have been renovated, and new barrier-free rooms and Comfort Twin rooms have been added. Located within “COMBOX310,” a mixed-use commercial complex directly connected to the South Exit of JR Mito Station.; Recommended Accommodation Plans
Special Offer to Celebrate Our Full Renovation: Starting at 6,046 yen
Celebrating Our Full Renovation in April 2025 [Breakfast Included]—Comfortable Stay Near the Station with Smart TVs [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Daiwa Roynet Hotels; About a 1-minute walk from “Mito Station.” A convenient hotel located within a mixed-use commercial complex that includes a multiplex cinema. [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount

New hotels in Oarai Town

A port town in central Ibaraki Prefecture facing the Pacific Ocean. Tourist attractions include Oarai Isozaki Shrine (known for its spectacular view of a torii gate standing on a rocky outcrop), Aqua World Oarai (a large aquarium), and Oarai Beach. It also attracts fans from all over Japan as a pilgrimage site for the anime “Girls und Panzer.”

KAMENOI HOTEL, Oarai: Kamenoi Hotel Oarai; Reopened on July 18, 2025. The lobby, restaurant, and large public bath have been renovated. Features natural hot springs. About a 20-minute drive to Hitachi Seaside Park. Located on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Naka River.; [JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]KAMENOI HOTEL

New hotels in Kasama City

A city in central Ibaraki Prefecture known as the home of Kasama-yaki (Ibaraki’s representative pottery) and Kasama Inari Shrine (one of Japan’s three great Inari shrines). It is also famous as a producer of chestnuts, and the Kasama Chestnut Festival in the fall attracts large crowds.

Hotel Route Inn Kasama: Opening in 2026; List of Upcoming Hotel Openings | Route Inn Hotels

New hotels in Tsuchiura City

A city in southern Ibaraki Prefecture located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Japan’s second-largest lake by area). As development continues to establish the area as a cycling hub (the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road), the number of bicycle tourists is on the rise. Tsuchiura Station on the JR Joban Line is located in the city center, and there is a good selection of business hotels.

HOTEL R9 The Yard Tsuchiura: HOTEL R9 The Yard Tsuchiura; Opens November 20, 2023; 10 minutes by car from the "Tsuchiura-Kita IC" on the Joban Expressway; A container hotel located in the heart of the “Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road.” It serves as a rescue hotel and evacuation shelter in the event of a disaster.; [Expedia]reservation

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura: Pet-friendly
Opened on March 19, 2020; Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture; "Hamaru-Wanpaku," a hotel where you can bring your bike. This cycling hotel is located right in front of the ticket gates at Tsuchiura Station.; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Hoshino Resorts Group; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book hotel + JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; [Hometown Tax Donation] Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura Accommodation Gift Certificate (worth 12,000 yen) A station-side hotel that’s a delight for cycling enthusiasts. The hotel entrance is right in front of the ticket gates at Tsuchiura Station. It’s fully equipped with bike racks, tools, and maintenance areas, and you can bring your bike into your room. The wide hallways make for a stress-free experience. *Specific delivery dates cannot be specified.* *Delivery to remote islands is not available.* [Rakuten Hometown Tax Donation]

Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura [Book with Agoda]

New hotels in Shimotsuma City

A small city in southwestern Ibaraki Prefecture. It is known nationwide as the setting for the movie *Shimotsuma Monogatari*, and its tourist attractions include Sunuma Wide-Area Park and Daibo Hachiman Shrine.

Hotel Route Inn Shimotsuma: HOTEL ROUTE-INN SHIMOTSUMA; Opening on September 10, 2025; A business hotel located about a 20-minute drive from the Joso Interchange on the Metropolitan Central Expressway. Features a large public bath and a complimentary breakfast buffet with both Japanese and Western dishes.; Recommended Accommodation Plans
Standard Plan: Starting at 6,387 yen
Standard Plan [Includes Buffet Breakfast] [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Hotels.com]reservation　[Trip.com]reservation　[Expedia]reservation　[Jalan]Route Inn Hotels; A business hotel offering a wide range of amenities, including a complimentary breakfast buffet, free parking, and a large public bath featuring artificial hot spring water from Komyo-ishi [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount

Hotel Route-Inn Shimotsuma [Book with Agoda]

New hotels in Tsukuba City

Japan’s largest academic and research hub. It is home to a concentration of research institutions, including the University of Tsukuba, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and features a wide selection of hotels that cater to high business demand. It is accessible from Akihabara in as little as 45 minutes via the Tsukuba Express.

Toyoko Inn Tsukuba Station: Toyoko Inn Tsukuba eki; Opening September 11, 2026. A 4-minute walk from Exit A4 of Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express. A 10-minute drive to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center.; Recommended Accommodation Plans
Reassuring prices anytime, starting at 5,919 yen
[Includes a Free Energizing Breakfast] Reliable Rates Anytime♪ Perfect for Business or Leisure! [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Trip.com]reservation; Breakfast (buffet-style) [Yahoo! Travel]

JAL City Hotel Tsukuba: Opened April 1, 2020; Directly connected to the Tsukuba International Congress Center; Formerly: Okura Frontier Hotel Tsukuba, Epocal Wing; [JTB]reservation　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]JAL City Hotel; Directly connected to the Tsukuba International Conference Center (Epochal Tsukuba), this is the ideal space that can also serve as a small office during conferences. [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book hotel + JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

Hotel Nikko Tsukuba: Opened April 1, 2020; Formerly: Okura Frontier Hotel Tsukuba, Main Building; [JTB]reservation　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation; About a 2-minute walk from Tsukuba Station, a hotel known for its time-honored hospitality [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount; Also for lunch! Hotel Restaurant Reservations

Make a reservation at "Restaurant Serena" [Ikkyu Restaurant]; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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APA Hotel〈Tsukuba Expo Memorial Park Station〉: Newly Opened on March 26, 2020; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[JTB]reservation; A 30-second walk from Expo Memorial Park Station. Enjoy a comfortable hotel stay for business or leisure. [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount; JAL Jalan Pack: Plans Including Airfare
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New hotels in Kasumigaura City

A city in central Ibaraki Prefecture, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Kasumigaura. Visitors can enjoy windsurfing and cycling on the lake, and the city is also home to Aviation Memorial Park (the site of a former Imperial Japanese Army airfield).

Guesthouse: Eguchiya, a Traditional Japanese House: Opened on July 23, 2020; A place to stay where you can experience the best mornings on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura

New hotels in Ami Town

A town in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, near Lake Kasumigaura. It is home to the “Mitsui Outlet Park Tsukuba” outlet mall, making it a popular destination for shoppers.

Comfort Inn Tsuchiura Ami: Comfort Inn Tsuchiura Ami; Formerly: Chisan Inn Tsuchiura Ami. Opens August 9, 2024; Recommended Accommodation Plans
20x Rakuten-Exclusive Points
[20x Rakuten Exclusive Points] Recommended for Family Trips / About a 12-minute drive from Sakura-Tsuchiura IC ◆◆ Free Open-Air Parking ◆ Breakfast Included [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Comfort Hotel (Choice Hotels Japan); [JTB] Travel by Shinkansen
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New hotels in Moriya City

A city located at the southwestern tip of Ibaraki Prefecture that has developed rapidly since the opening of the Tsukuba Express. With the fastest travel time to Akihabara in Tokyo at 25 minutes, it is a rapidly growing residential city with many commuters traveling to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Hotel Route-Inn Grand Moriya Ekimae: HOTEL ROUTE-INN Grand MORIYA EKIMAE; Opening March 15, 2025; A business hotel located about a 3-minute walk from Moriya Station on the Tsukuba Express and Kanto Railway Joso Line. It features a large public bath.; Recommended Accommodation Plans
Standard Plan
Standard Plan [Includes Buffet Breakfast] [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[JTB]reservation limited-time saleI'm glad you're doing it! Time Sale　[Jalan]Route Inn Hotels; A 3-minute walk from Moriya Station on the Tsukuba Express; about a 10-minute drive from Yawara Interchange [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount

New hotels in Toride City

A city located along the Tone River at the southwesternmost tip of Ibaraki Prefecture. Toride Station on the JR Joban Line is the city’s center, offering access to Ueno in about 40 minutes. The rows of cherry trees along the Tone River floodplain are a popular spring tourist attraction.

Toyoko Inn Toride Station East Exit: Opened June 16, 2021; An affordable business hotel located a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of Toride Station on the JR Joban Line and a 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Toride Station on the Kanto Railway Joso Line. Weekly plans and day-use rates are also great value.; [JTB]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Toyoko Inn; Toyoko Inn Toride Station East Exit [Rakuten Travel]; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book hotel + JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

New hotels in Kamisu City

A city located at the southeastern tip of Ibaraki Prefecture, known as the central city of the Kashima Coastal Industrial Zone. There is also demand for lodging from fans attending matches at Kashima Stadium (the home stadium of the Kashima Antlers). The Hashaki Coast is also known for its landscape lined with wind turbines.

Tabi no Hotel Kashima: Opened April 20, 2020; "A Warm and Welcoming Hotel"—Features a Large Public Bath; [JTB]reservation　[Rakuten Travel]reservation　[Yahoo! Travel]reservation　[Jalan]Sun Frontier Hotels; Enjoy a comfortable stay in rooms featuring Simmons beds and a large public bath with Togol medicinal stones. [Ikyu.com] ICHIKYU points can be used instantly. Point Discount; Book hotel + ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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