TSUKUBA KASUMIGAURA
Ring Ring Road
and around the shores of Lake Kasumigaura.
Ibaraki Prefecture
Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road
The Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road is an approximately 180-km cycling course
that combines the abandoned tracks of the former Tsukuba Railway
with a lakeshore road that circles Lake Kasumigaura.
It aims to create an environment where anyone can easily enjoy cycling.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of regional attractions:
the rich nature and scenery of the Suigo area, including Lake Kasumigaura
designated as Suigo Tsukuba Quasi-National Park, the Mt. Tsukuba area,
and historical and cultural assets represented by Kashima Jingu Shrine.
ACCESS
Ibaraki Prefecture
About 4h 50m total
TrainAbout 2h 50m
TrainAbout 2h
A Course with Views of Mt. Tsukuba — One of Japan’s 100 Most Famous Mountains
Mt. Tsukuba is counted among Japan’s 100 most famous mountains. The approximately 40-km course designed to enjoy its scenery follows the former Tsukuba Railway line, free of motor traffic and dotted with rest areas in repurposed station buildings — making it an easy, beginner-friendly route. The Mt. Tsukuba Hill Climb Course (approx. 25 km) is also available nearby, offering enjoyment for everyone from beginners to avid climbers.
A Course Around Lake Kasumigaura — Covering 1/3 of Ibaraki Prefecture
The lakeshore road along Lake Kasumigaura, which covers about 35% of Ibaraki Prefecture, serves as a cycling road (full lake circuit approx. 125 km, short circuit approx. 90 km), where visitors can enjoy cycling with views of the blue sky and sparkling lake surface. On clear days, Mt. Tsukuba and the Ushiku Daibutsu can be seen across the lake, and there are many spots along the route to enjoy local cuisine.
A Route Full of Highlights to Enjoy Through Every Season
The Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road is full of regional charms: from a course overlooking Mt. Tsukuba — one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains — with its historic townscape and seasonal scenery, to a circuit around Lake Kasumigaura, which covers one-third of Ibaraki Prefecture, surrounded by lotus fields and paddy fields with beautiful lake views.
