Major city · Japan
Tone利根
Skip Tone unless you are a folklorist or want a quiet rural walk: half a day is enough for the memorial park and shrine.
Tone is a small agricultural town on the Tone River in southern Ibaraki, 50 min by car from Tokyo. Its main draw is the Kunio Yanagida Memorial Park, dedicated to the father of Japanese folklore, and the ancient Kōmō Shrine. There is no nightlife, limited dining and few hotels. Most travellers should pass through or visit as a short detour from Narita Airport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan (cold, Donto-Yaki festival only)
- Airport
- NRT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tone110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 30 min by car or taxi; no direct train.).
- Getting aroundCar or taxi is essential; there is no train station in Tone.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local shop¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Ryugasaki to Tonecheck¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel bed in nearby town, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double in Ryugasaki, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double in Ryugasaki, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 30 min by car or taxi; no direct train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tone: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or taxi is essential; there is no train station in Tone. Buses are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ryugasaki
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Tone town centre, about 20 min
Nearest town with train station and more dining options.
Ushiku
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus and train via Ryugasaki, about 40 min
Home to the Ushiku Daibutsu, one of the world's tallest bronze Buddha statues.
Tsukuba
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus and train via Ryugasaki, about 1 h
Science city with Tsukuba Space Center and Mount Tsukuba hiking.
Mito
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus and train via Ryugasaki, about 1.5 h
Kairaku-en garden and Mito Castle; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tone town centre
Very few options; most visitors stay in Ryugasaki or Toride.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in nearby town1 × 1 night × ¥3,500 | ¥3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Taxi from Narita Airport to Tone1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Bus from Ryugasaki to Tone1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,700 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,700 per person per day, bed included | ¥18,700≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local shop | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Soba or udon bowl | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi from Narita Airport to Tonecheck | ¥7,000–9,000 (≈ US$50–65) |
| Bus from Ryugasaki to Tonecheck | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station: you need a car or taxi to reach Tone.
- Most signs and information are in Japanese only.
- The Kunio Yanagida Memorial Park closes at 16:30.The Kunio Yanagida Memorial Park closes at 4:30 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tone利根
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Tokyo; nearest consulate is in Tokyo. Most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Narita Airport → Tone by taxi: about ¥8,000 (≈ US$55), about 30 min (check)
- Ryugasaki → Tone by bus: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), about 20 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan (cold, Donto-Yaki festival only) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kunio Yanagida Memorial Park, Kōmō Shrine, Tokuman-ji Temple.
- Eat page with last orders for local soba and eel.
- Transport page: bus timetable from Narita Airport and Ryugasaki.
Sources
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