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Kasumi Kitchen

Kasumi Kitchen is on the second floor of the Kasumigaura Exchange Center and faces Ring Ring Road, the national cycling route along Lake Kasumigaura and its lakeside. The menu brings out the best ingredients from Ibaraki and Kasumigaura under the concept of "local production for local consumption" combined with health consciousness. Menu items include the Hitachi beef tendon curry, fresh icefish rice bowl, boiled icefish rice bowl, fish burger, and minced carp cutlet burger (the menu is subject to change.) The interior is characterized by recycled supplies and furnishings from local schools that have closed down. You can also enjoy a barbecue with local ingredients without bringing anything yourself while admiring Kasumigaura's nature.

Unagi Yasukawa

Unagi Yasukawa is located in Ushiku City, which is considered the birthplace of unadon (eel rice bowl). This long-established eel specialty shop
was founded in 1978 with a history exceeding some 45 years.

At Yasukawa, only carefully selected eels are brought in. First, the eel is steamed to give it a fluffy texture. Then, it undergoes a repeated process of being grilled over an open flame and dipped in a special sauce. This process ensures the eel is thoroughly infused with flavor, giving it a rich taste.

The restaurant offers both tatami seating and standard table seating. This spot is recommended for a relaxing meal while sightseeing in the Ushiku area.

Hitachi Wagyu Beef Hitachino

This restaurant serves a range of beef dishes including yakiniku (Japanese-style grill your own meat), sukiyaki, steak and barbecue dishes. The restaurant uses Hitachi Wagyu Beef and charcoal made from oak trees grown on Mount Tsukuba.
The food isn't the only thing that draws people to Hitachino - the restaurant itself is built in a traditional Japanese style with a steep thatched roof and offers great views of the Mount Tsukuba area, whatever the time of year.