Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge

Bridge

4.0

Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge located in Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is a suspension bridge that crosses over Ryujin Gorge and boasts the longest length in Honshu. There is a carillon called “Mori no Kane” is on the opposite bank, and it is popular among couples as it needs two people to press a button simultaneously. From the hanging bridge of a maximum height of 100 meters, you can do bungie jumping, and there are also various seasonal events such as the koinobori (a carp streamer) festival and the suifusoba festival where Hitachiaki soba noodles, a local specialty, can be enjoyed.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Hitachiotashi Keganochou 2133-6
Area: Northern Ibaraki Area
Phone: 0294870375
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Last entry 16:40) * Traffic may be restricted depending on the weather
Fees: [Friday] Adults320yen, Children (Small/Junior high school students) 210yen
Parking Lot: Available(265spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 18, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

good experience

Reviewed：2021.06.08

Ryujin Big Suspension Bridge is located in Hitachiota city, surrounded by mountains. When I went there, there weren’t anything events going on there, but there were a lot of people. It’s a place rich...
Were on a bridge to nowhere.

Reviewed：2020.01.12

Its a 320 yen excuse to be in natural surroundings. The bridgeway is connected to various nature walks but most of those were closed for maintenance in January 2020 . Theres the bungee of course.
Just a Bridge in the Middle of Nowhere

Reviewed：2019.11.16

I think the bridge has no particular purpose except for viewing the gorge below during autumn and occasional bungee jumping? (In Japan, this might be an example of wasteful spending). Still, it...