Lake Ushiku
牛久沼
A shallow lake in Ibaraki known as the birthplace of unadon, featuring migratory swans and a scenic lakeside road.
What it is
- A shallow lake in Ryugasaki City belonging to the Kokai River tributary system
- The historical birthplace of the popular Japanese eel dish known as unadon
- A scenic area that served as a filming location for the film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo
- The former home of painter Ogawa Usen who lived on the northern shore
What to see
- A large body of water with a circumference of approximately twenty-five kilometers
- The Unagi Kaido road along the eastern shore lined with eel restaurants
- Migratory swans that gather on the water during the colder months
- Views of the shoreline from the JR Joban Line and Route 6
When to go
- Winter is the best time to see the group of forty migrating swans
Getting there
- The lake is located near Ryugasaki-shi Station and Sanuki Station on the JR Joban Line
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Lake Ushiku Open in Google Maps
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