Joso accommodation from NZ$73

13 kilometres from the heart of Joso is the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tsukuba. Alternatively, the Tsukuba Daily-Inn is located 15 kilometres away. More options in the area are the Tsukuba Sky Hotel and the Chisun Inn Tsuchiuraami.

Once you've got to know Joso, why not explore a little more of the region? The Kanto region has plenty of other things to see. Visit the ruins in Kanto, or grab your daypack and admire the region's beaches, coastal plains and forests. Adventurous visitors might also try snowboarding in this part of Japan.

12 kilometres from Joso is Tsukuba, which is home to the Tsukuba University. Tsukuba offers some comfortable places to stay, including the Okura Frontier Tsukuba and Okura Frontier Hotel Tsukuba Epochal. Or you'll find Hitachi 85 kilometres to the northeast of Joso. While in Hitachi, take the time explore the Hitachi Kamine Park. Places to stay in Hitachi include the Hotel Wing International Hitachi and Hotel Terrace the Square-Hitachi.

Mad about sport? Indulge in your obsession by visiting Tokyo Dome, 45 kilometres to the southwest of Joso. Sleep right near the action at the Concieria Shiba Koen or the Top Asakusa Apartment.

Narita International Airport can be found 50 kilometres away from the centre of Joso. If you choose to stay nearby, you can book a night at the Narita Gateway Hotel or the Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu.