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Kasumigaura Lakeside Road

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Kasumigaura Lakeside Road

霞ヶ浦湖岸道路

Ibaraki · Kanto

The lakeside road around Kasumigaura offers reeds, fishing boats, wide horizons, and big sky views. It is especially good by bicycle on clear days.

Why it's hidden

Japan’s second-largest lake is rarely framed as a scenic destination for foreign visitors.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 455 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free public cycling/lakeside road (National Cycle Route); no toll found on Ibaraki Prefecture's official cycling portal.
Nearest station
Kandatsu Station

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 20m by car

Tags

lakecyclingbirdwatchingsunset

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