Ibaraki is not only famous for its four-season flower paradise, but it is also blessed with majestic natural landscapes that few people know about.
Ryujinkyo Suspension Bridge
This is a suspension bridge located in Okukuji Natural Park in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, spanning the Ryujin Dam across the Ryujin River, with a length of 375m. This is the longest pedestrian bridge on Honshu Island. From the bridge, you can see many beautiful scenes. Especially in the red leaf season from around the end of November, from the bridge, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic mountains and rivers here.
Ryujjinkyo is also home to the highest bungee jump in Japan!
Currently, Japan has 4 famous Bungy jumping locations: Fuji Bungy (54 m), Sarugakyo Bungee (62 m), Itsuki-mura Bungy (66 m), Ryujin Bungy (100 m).
Every year, more than 10,000 tourists overcome their fears to experience this adventurous sport.
Instead of having to wait hours for your turn, you can register online. The online registration system is always open 24/7, helping you be proactive about your time.
Experience fee:
1st time: 15,000 yen
2nd time on the same day: 7,000 yen
2nd time on different day: 10,000 yen (certificate and personal documents)
Conditions for Bungy Jumping:
- Customers aged 15 and over
- Guests under 20 years old must have a family member or responsible person sign confirmation.
- Healthy and body weight from 40kg~ 105kg.
Mount Tsukuba ~One of the 100 famous mountains in Japan~
Since ancient times, people have often said, “Fuji is the West, Tsukuba is the East”, the color of the mountain changes between morning and evening, so the mountain is also called “Purple Peak”. The mountain has two peaks, the South Peak and the Female Peak, so visitors of all ages and genders can enjoy activities such as climbing, walking or skydiving.
The night cable car allows visitors to enjoy the “beauty of Mount Tsukuba at night”. You can see the whole Kanto region, Narita Airport, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree. In a quiet space, you can see the sparkling city, or the romantic starry sky.
Opening hours: 5pm~9pm from early October to early March (Saturday, Sunday, holidays)
The foot of Mount Tsukuba is an ideal location for skydiving, and has even hosted the World Cup in skydiving. There are many easy landing spots and good air circulation.
You will be instructed on how to operate the equipment, what to pay attention to when taking off and landing, and then experience it right away! With half a day of experience, you will know how to adjust yourself and catch the wind direction well to fly in the air like free birds, an extremely wonderful feeling, guaranteed to make you addicted after one experience.
After an emotional experience, you can indulge in the region's famous hot springs, the natural hot water will help your body and mind relax.
At the end of the day, treat yourself to Ibaraki’s famous monkfish hotpot, which is only available in the fall and winter. Along with that, enjoy some of the world-famous Japanese wines, which have been produced for hundreds of years.
There are many things you still don't know about Ibaraki! You will definitely feel satisfied!
