Ushiku

The city of Ushiku spans 58.92 square kilometers with a population of 83,826 residents and contains industrial parks alongside agricultural fields for rice cultivation.

The settlement originated as a castle town during the Edo period under Tokugawa control and achieved city status in 1986 after transitioning through village and town phases.

The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120-meter bronze Buddha statue constructed in 1993, features interior exhibitions and an observation deck at 85 meters above ground.

The JR Joban Line connects Ushiku Station with Tokyo, while the Ken-O Expressway and National Routes 6 and 408 provide road access throughout the region.

The local Ushikunuma lake houses legends of the kappa water creature, while Chateau Kamiya, established in 1901, stands as a testament to early Japanese wine production.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Ryugasaki, Inashiki, Ami

Website: https://city.ushiku.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.97936,140.14956

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38