Location: Ryugasaki
Top Things to do in Ryugasaki
What to do and see in Ryugasaki, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Ryūgasaki is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 78,666, and a population density of 1000 persons per km². Its total area is 78.55 square kilometres.
Restaurants in Ryugasaki
1. Raigoin
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By salmasan - Chiba Prefecture, Japan
龍ヶ崎市の歴史民俗資料館の近くにある小さなお寺です。１５００年代に建てられたとされる多宝塔があって風格を感じます。ただしこの多宝塔以外に見所はありません。
多宝塔の前に車を止められるスペースはありますが駐車場という形態ではありませんので止めるときは通行の邪魔にならないように注意が必要でしょう。
2. Buddha of Ushiku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By asianchef - Bangkok
It was drizzling when we approach the area. Mist was all around, and all of the sudden, this Buddha statue looming out, only partially to our view. This was amazing!
As the sun slowly appeared, the full statue with the surrounding cherry blossom trees in full bloom make us realize that it was not a dream. So beautiful, peaceful and sacred.
3. Kunio Yanagida Memorial House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By HIROKO G - Ushiku, Japan
柳田國男が少年時代に過ごした小川家の復元家屋と当時のまま残された土蔵が見学出来ます。土蔵は資料館になっていて、柳田國男の誕生から亡くなるまでの年表や利根町時代の様子、学生時代の写真、影響を受けたもの、作品等わかり易く展示していました。
4. Ami Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By muuuuu - Nagoya, Japan
It has nice atmosphere because you can enjoy shopping while strolling outdoors. You can even see Ushiku Daibutsu from there.
5. Kirin Beer Toride Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By threestartraveler - Seattle, Washington
After a short train ride (180 yen, one stop) from the central Nagoya station we took a free shuttle provided by Kirin. The beer park provides a free tour that lasts about 2 hours. It explains the history of Kirin beer, and the brewing process. The tour guides do not speak English. But a simple hand-out is provided that you can use to easily follow along. Not to reveal too much, but it was interesting to learn Kirin was orginated by an American. The best part of the tour ended with several free samples of your choice (non-alcoholic beverages too, if you so wish). However, due to the 2-hour limit (and they are always on time), it was a bit of a rush to leisurely taste them.
6. Tatsunoko Arina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By akio9jp - Narita, Japan
バレーボールコートが3面とれるメインアリーナ、サブアリーナ、武道場やトレーニングルームのほか、25メートル×8コースの温水プールがある大規模な総合体育館です。隣接して「たつのこフィールド（陸上競技場）」、「たつのこスタジアム（野球場）」があるので、龍ケ崎市民のスポーツ・健康づくりの拠点となっています。また、隣接する「竜ケ岡公園」には、円錐型の小高い築山やコンビネーション遊具もあり、家族連れでもゆっくり楽しめます。
7. Tonecho History and Folk Customs Museum
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By HIROKO G - Ushiku, Japan
小さな資料館です。見学者なく、事務室に声をかけたら灯りを点けてくれました。展示室の半分は縄文人が遺した土偶（レプリカ）や土器、鎌倉時代の仏像や町内の古墳から出土したものでした。中央には利根川を行きかった船の縮小模型、あとの半分は赤松宗旦という医師が書いた利根川図誌、小川芋銭の手紙、利根町で少年時代を過ごした柳田國男についての資料でした。柳田國男が影響を受けた利根川図誌や絵馬、不思議の玉は興味深かったです。訪れたきっかけは、茨城県内の歴史民俗資料館スタンプラリー（2019年迄）でしたが行って良かったです。
＊月・火・祝日・年末年始は休館
8. Ushiku Chateau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By MTCSS - Lovettsville, Virginia
We spent an evening with friends at Chateau Kamiya which also has its own Microbrewery. There was a wide range of beers available including a Pale Ale (my favorite), an IPL, Helles, and seasonal beers. They also serve decent pub grub including some really good BBQ wings. They have a beer garden outside which looks like it would be a great place to spend a summer afternoon. Check it out next time you are in Ushiku.
9. Kobayashi Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By blueocean01
気が向くと出かけたついでにふらりと寄った
りします。馬がすぐ近くで見られて、とてもかわいいです。車も無料で停められるのがいいですね。
10. Owashi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By thinkNarita - Narita, Japan
There are two types of Shinto shrines in Japan; one is something to do with the Emperor's family, the other is somewhat spontaneous enshrinement of regional deities. While the former tend to attract ordinary tourists, the latter is considered just a spiritual center for locals, and not worth visiting.
Owashi Shrine, aka Golden Eagle Shrine, is the latter, and i must say not to be missed by foreign visitors.
The way to make a visit is to climb up this steep stair case from the parking lot. Do not use the gradual one to the right.
After reaching the top you will find the shrine, relatively small in size, not so old (about 40 years old) building, however, the enshrinement dates back to 10th century A.D..
By the way, Japanese always use the word "Shrine" for Shintoism related entities, while "Temple" is used for Buddhism. That's how we decided to translate 150 years ago when we switched our primary foreign language from Dutch to English.
Now after reaching the top, you need to have some locals show you around the premises and objects. Staff there hardly speak English, so unless you speak Japanese, better to bring someone as an interpreter or a local guide. Recommended is of course Narita Rainbow Tours, the only company offering local tours around Narita.
I don't reveal any more, in order for you to fully appreciate what you experience here.
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