Ryugasaki

Ryugasaki spreads across flatlands south of Lake Kasumigaura, with the Kokai River running through its western edge. The built-up areas sit scattered between agricultural fields and residential neighborhoods lined with low buildings and green spaces.

The northern part belonged to Sendai Domain as an administrative exclave during the Edo period, far removed from the main territory. The settlement gained city status in 1954 after merging several neighboring communities.

The annual Industrial Festival brings together local craftspeople and farmers displaying their products in open-air market settings. Visitors encounter family-run workshops and traditional production methods still practiced in the surrounding countryside.

The city includes numerous elementary and secondary schools distributed throughout the neighborhoods. The flat terrain makes cycling and walking along the riverbanks comfortable for getting around.

Lake Ushiku within the city boundaries serves as a winter resting spot for migrating swans coming from northern regions. The birds gather along specific shoreline sections and remain in the area for several weeks.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Reference: 082082

Shares border with: Ushiku, Tsukuba, Inashiki, Toride, Tsukubamirai, Kawachi, Tone

Website: https://city.ryugasaki.ibaraki.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.91156,140.18231

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:44