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Famous spots for autumn leaves-Ryujinotsuri Bridge

2020.11.08

The autumn leaves season is approaching this year as well. Since you haven’t been able to go out until now, how about refreshing yourself at a famous spot for autumn leaves that is rich in nature for your autumn trip?

The Ryujin Otsuribashi Bridge in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, boasts a height of 100m above the lake surface and a length of 375m, and the view from the bridge is spectacular, especially in the autumn foliage season. It will be colorful. The main types of autumn leaves are maple, oak, and maple, and the best time to see them is from mid-November to late November.

There is also a hiking course where you can relax and experience nature while gazing at the autumn leaves, and there are plenty of activities such as bungee jumping and canoeing with a height of 100m.

Hitachiota City is working on measures against the infection of the new coronavirus, keeping safety and security in mind, and we look forward to your visit.

Japan's largest suspension bridge [Ryujinotsuri Bridge]

Ryujinkyo is located in Okukuji Prefectural Natural Park in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge is hung on the Ryujin Dam, which dammed the Ryujin River flowing through the beautiful V-shaped valley that spreads over the Ryujin Gorge.

The length of the bridge is 375m, which is one of the longest for pedestrians in Japan. The height from the lake surface is 100m, and the view from the top of the bridge is superb and the panorama of each season spreads out.

Address: 2133-6 Keganocho, Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture
TEL: 0294-87-0375 (Ryujinotsuri Bridge)

> Ryujinotsuri Bridge Official Site

Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge and Autumn Leaves

Please come to Hitachiota City to see the spectacular view and colorful autumn leaves.

Activities in Ryujinkyo

Bungee jump with a height of 100m! [Ryujin Bungy]

As it is one of the largest suspension bridges in Japan, it is not only beautiful but also thrilling!
Even bungee fans who have flown dozens of times, and even bungee staff who are good at high places, comment with “thrills beyond imagination”.

A certificate will be presented to the “Brave” who has finished flying, along with taking a commemorative photo. If you show your certificate, you can get a great deal of service at nearby facilities!??

Ryujin Bungy

Enjoy activities in Ryujinkyo! [Ryujinkyo Outdoor Field]

In Ryujinkyo, you can enjoy various water activities such as canoeing, SUP, and boating while touching the magnificent nature.

Relaxing touring is popular while you can see the nature of the mysterious Ryujinkyo of waterfalls and rocky mountains that you sometimes meet, and because it is a dam lake, you do not have to worry about the flow, and even beginners can easily experience it.

Water activity

BBQ / camping facility where you can enjoy the rich nature [Ryujin Furusato Village / Mizufu Ryu no Sato Park]

In an open space, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as barbecue and camping.
It is versatile for bungalows, cottages, accommodation buildings, training buildings, etc. Ryujin Furusato Village is fully equipped with rental equipment, so you can stay with a small amount of luggage.

At night, enjoy a wonderful “natural planetarium” that cannot be seen in the city.

Mizufu Ryu no Sato Park
Ryujin Furusato Village

You can fully enjoy the autumn leaves of Ryujinkyo [Hiking]

In addition to the course where you can enjoy hiking in autumn leaves, you can also meet many waterfalls. A course that walks in the woods. There is a course to Lake Ryujin.

We have courses from beginner to advanced, so please choose the course that suits your level and enjoy the voice of wild birds and the scenery of the autumn leaves in front of you.

Kamegabuchi
Autumn road

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Harmony of light and autumn leaves
Autumn leaves festival
Morning
Morning fog
Autumn standing dragon god
Autumn of Ryujin Dam
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