Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo

Travelling to Japan - again? Planning your itinerary as a frequent traveller can get repetitive, and while classic tourist spots like Tokyo remain as a must-go, ever wondered where do the Tokyo locals go for a quick trip? If you need a break from the city, here are some quaint spots in the countryside that make for good day trips out of Tokyo! Ibaraki Prefecture - A trip for the shutterbugs Just approximately two hours from Tokyo by car, this coastal gem offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and is noted as a surfer's paradise with its big waves. To capture the beauty of this seaside prefecture, we stopped by Hitachinaka City and Oarai Town and visited their landmarks.

Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo

Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo

Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo

Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo

Tokyo dreamin': Our top picks for quick, unique getaways just outside Tokyo