Published date: October 1, 2024
Stay at BEB5 Tsuchiura and Enjoy a Fun Trip Around Tsuchiura!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I tried to book a nearby Hoshino Resort for two, a mother and her elementary school child, using the school’s substitute holiday on a Monday. At that time, it was difficult to make a reservation for the Hoshino Resort in Tokyo on weekends, so I found BEB5, directly connected to Tsuchiura Station, in Kanto.
I didn’t initially know what there was to see in Tsuchiura, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable trip.
The hotel was very clean, and the cute and stylish public space in front of the front desk had board games and many books.
Being a hotel specialized for cyclists, there were also many books on cycling, outdoor activities, and cooking, which was fun just to browse.
Meals could be purchased at the station atrium and supermarkets, and there were many restaurants nearby.
The room was the popular Yagura Room, also known from omo.
The Yagura Room in Tsuchiura is likely larger than those in other locations, featuring a spacious bathtub and a separate toilet, making it very comfortable.
However, it’s not a large room, so it cleverly utilized a small space, which impressed me.
One activity my child tried was making smoothies with a bicycle in the public space, a unique activity not commonly found elsewhere, and it seemed to be a lot of fun.
The finished smoothie was delicious too!
Experiences during the trip
On the first day, before checking in, we boarded the White Iris sightseeing boat on Lake Kasumigaura.
This day marked the last day of operation for the sightseeing sailing boats on Lake Kasumigaura (only on weekends and holidays from July to the end of November; please check the official website for details), allowing us to see the sailing boats up close. The white sails floating on the blue sea were very beautiful.
Additionally, from October to April, seagulls followed the boat, allowing us to feed them from the boat, making it a very satisfying cruise for the children.
In the evening, we headed to Ibaraki Flower Park, about 15 minutes from Tsuchiura Station via bus from Ishikawa Station, to see the illuminations.
The combination of flowers and illuminations was very beautiful, and there were affordable workshops using aromatherapy, which made it fun.
We returned to Tsuchiura Station around 9 PM, ending the first day.
The next day, we checked out around 11 AM and strolled around the old houses and Kamejō Park near Tsuchiura Station. After enjoying a cheap and delicious lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, we headed home around 2 PM.
The trip started with the question, 'What is there in Tsuchiura?' but it turned out to be a memorable journey spent with my child, filled with fun times.