Kasumigaura

The Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road is a cycling road that runs around Lake Kasumigaura, centered in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It has a total length of approximately 180km, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lakeside and the rich nature of the surrounding area while cycling. One of the features of this cycling course is that you can visit nearby tourist spots such as the Preparatory School Peace Memorial Museum, Kasumigaura Comprehensive Park, and Tamatsukuri Road Station while cycling around.

The tourist sailing ship is a traditional sailboat that has been used for fishing and cargo transportation on Lake Kasumigaura since ancient times, and has now been renovated for tourism purposes. When you ride on the tourist sailing ship, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Kasumigaura from the ship. On clear days, you can also see Mount Fuji and Mount Tsukuba. The sailing ship's illumination event is also held from October to December, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic view!

Ayasaki Park is a park where you can enjoy a view of Lake Kasumigaura. The vast grounds are equipped with seven types of athletic facilities, walking paths, tea rooms, and more. It's known for its beautiful sunsets and is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring, with a cherry blossom illumination event held during the season. There is an observation deck in the park that faces the lakeshore, offering a great view. Why not relax while enjoying the scenery?

The Kasumigaura Ohashi Bridge is a 1,015-meter-long bridge that opened in 1987, connecting Tsukuba City and Kashima City. It is the only bridge that crosses Lake Kasumigaura. From the bridge, you can enjoy the view of Lake Kasumigaura and the surrounding scenery. On clear days, you can even see tourist sailboats and Mount Tsukuba. You can enjoy taking pictures of the scenery or go for a walk. There is also a Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) nearby, so after getting some exercise, why not enjoy some Kasumigaura cuisine at "Michi-no-Eki Tamatsukuri"?

Tamatsukuri Road Station, a popular tourist spot in the vicinity of Lake Kasumigaura, is often used as a place to rest and eat for tourists visiting the lake and surrounding areas. At the specialty product direct sales center and restaurant, you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients, as well as purchase locally grown vegetables, fruits, and souvenirs. The local burger of Yukari City, called "Name Packun," is also sold here. Made with American masu salmon and sandwiched between vegetables such as wasabi leaves, this burger is popular and definitely worth trying when you visit!