Toride: Ferry, Workshop and Cultural Heritage

Toride offers several distinct starting points for planning a hotel stay: the Ohori Ferry on the Tone River, Taiken VI-jutsu-VA VIVA in Atre Toride, and—at the level of the surrounding municipality—cultural heritage, brewery tours, and sporting attractions. When looking for a hotel, you can first decide which focus matters most for your stay: a boat ride, hands-on and digital technology, history, or a seasonal event.

Ride the Ohori Ferry across the Tone River

The municipal Ohori Ferry connects central Toride with the Ohori district across the Tone River. It continues to operate as a sightseeing boat, is open to everyone, and is the only remaining ferry on the lower Tone River. It is both a way to cross the river and a sightseeing experience in its own right.

The round trip runs between Ohori, the parking lot in front of Toride Ryokuchi Sports Park, and the Toride Fureai landing; it takes about 50 minutes. These stops and the approximate travel time give you a concrete framework for planning your day. Check the timetable in advance if you want to make the ride a fixed part of your itinerary.

Workshop and technology at Taiken VI-jutsu-VA VIVA

Taiken VI-jutsu-VA VIVA is located on the fourth floor of Atre Toride, 2-5 Chuocho, and is accessible from Toride Station on the JR Joban Line. The workshop is equipped with tools for crafts and woodworking, as well as large-format printers and 3D printers. It brings traditional hands-on activities together with large-format and digital fabrication. For travelers interested in design, woodworking, or printing technology, this offers a different focus from the river cruise and cultural heritage.

Cultural heritage, events, and sports

At the level of the surrounding municipality, Longzenji Sanseido is a cultural property designated by Ibaraki Prefecture. Its distinctive Sazaedo floor plan has separate staircases for ascending and descending, so visitors do not encounter one another inside. The interior is not usually open to the public. The separate routes are a distinctive architectural feature, so they should not be taken to mean that the interior can be visited regularly.

At the level of the surrounding municipality, the Kirin Brewery began operating in 1970, and brewery tours are also offered there. If you are planning a tour, ask the reception directly for details in advance.

The Toride Tone River Grand Fireworks began in 1930 to celebrate the opening of the Ōtone Bridge. The traditional fireworks display is considered a summer landmark and is held annually. The program includes around 10,000 fireworks, including wide starmines, Chinese-style fireworks, and large shakudama shells. The date and program may vary from year to year, so check the details for your travel year before planning your stay around the event.

Sports offer another distinctive focus at the municipal level: the Adventure Land area of the Kokai River Green Space has a mountain bike course and hosts international cyclocross competitions. For cycling enthusiasts, the site combines a permanent course with competitions, without requiring you to plan around specific event dates.

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See the regional travel overview: Ibaraki Prefecture.