Ryugasaki City

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Ryugasaki is known for its vibrant "Tsukumai" festival, a traditional performance where actors perform acrobatics atop a 14-meter pole. The city also features a lake visited by beautiful swans, offering quiet waterside walks. Be sure to try the local "Ryugasaki Korokke," a famous soul food. Through its rich folk arts and friendly atmosphere, visitors can experience the warmth and passion of a regional Japanese city.

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Ryugasaki City

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Ibaraki Prefecture

Ryugasaki City

Address
2F Kanto Railway Sanuki Bldg., 645-1 Sanuki-machi, Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website
https://www.city.ryugasaki.ibaraki.jp/kanko/kankokyokai/
Operator
Ryugasaki City Tourism & Local Products Association

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