Lake Kasumigaura Circuit Course

Ring Ring Square Tsuchiura

Located within Tsuchiura Station, this cycling base has everything you need to get ready for your ride including a bike shop, lockers and a bike assembly space.

Kasumigaura Park

Located on the shore of Lake Kasumigaura, this park is well known for its seasonal flower displays - 30,000 tulips bloom in the spring while lotus flowers are at their best in the summer months.

Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum

The museum displays artefacts and rare documents relating to the Yokaren training programme which prepared young boys for the Japanese Air Force during the Second World War. The museum is known for its striking modern design and life-size air craft model.

Kono Sweet Shop

Founded in the 19th century Meiji Era, Kono Sweet Shop specialises in daifuku mochi, sticky rice cakes stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean paste. Not open during the summer months.

Tennozaki Park

This park looks out over Lake Kasumigaura, said to be one of the 100 best views of Ibaraki. Car park, rest area and toilets available.

Shiomi Diner

A rural-style diner famous for its huge portions, in particular the Japanese-style curry rice topped with deep-fried pork cutlet.

Roadside Station Tamatsukuri & Namegata Local Products Market

Pick up some fresh local products like deli foods or sashimi made using freshwater fish from the Lake Kasumigaura area. The best-selling product is a local speciality fish burger made using catfish.

Japanese Inn Izumi-so

This modest inn is located on the shore of Lake Kasumigaura. Store your bike securely in your room or in the dedicated bicycle storage space with the special 'Cyclist Welcome Package'.

Kasumigaura Community Centre

The first floor of this facility houses a market selling local products and shower rooms - perfect after a long cycle! The second floor is home to Kasumi Kitchen, a restaurant focussing on healthy, locally produced food. The restaurant offers lunch as well as gelato and smoothies!

Ring Ring Square Tsuchiura

Finish! Grab a shower here before heading home for the day.