About The Ryujin Suspension Bridge

The Ryujin Suspension Bridge is a 375m pedestrian bridge located in the Okukuji Prefectural Natural Park in Ibaraki Prefecture. The bridge was built over the Ryujin Dam and provides beautiful views of Ryujin Gorge. The bridge has three “peepholes” that allow guests to see the Ryujin River below.

The name Ryujin refers to the Dragon God from Japanese mythology. Its fitting that there is a golden dragon on the far side of the bridge. The bridge was painted blue to emulate a dragon flying through nature.

Due to the bridges height of 100m it is a popular location to bungee jump.

On the far side of the bridge, there are several hiking trails that link to the surrounding area.

Points of Interest

Morino Kane: is a carillon facility where people can wish for love and happiness in their relationships. The bell is located on the far side of the bridge and can be used by spouses, parents, children, family, and friends.

Bungee Jumping on Ryujin Bridge

Bungee Jumping at the bridge is a popular activity. The Ryujin Bridge at a height of 100m is the second highest bungee jump in Japan second only to Shintabisoko Bridge in Gifu Prefecture.

Bungee Jump services are provided by Bungy Japan.

The Best Times To The Visit Ryujin Suspension Bridge

• Mid April – Mid May: Carp Streamer Festival
• Early August – Mid August: Lantern Festival
• Early November – Late November: Autumn Leaves Festival

Mid April – Mid May: Carp Streamer Festival

To commemorate Children’s Day in Japan, 1,000 carp streamers are displayed on and around the bridge. The Ryujin area is quite windy which is perfect for the carp streamers.

Early August – Mid August: Lantern Festival

During the summer some 600 lanterns line up along the bridge and observation areas. Many of the lanterns contain children’s drawings.

Early November – Late November: Autumn Leaves Festival

Beautiful hues of red, orange, and yellow leaves blanket the gorge and surrounding areas. Views of the bright blue bridge with the fall leaves in the background is amazing.

Autumn is the best time to enjoy Hitachi Aki Soba a local specialty food. Hitachiota city is Japan’s largest producer of Hitachi Aki Soba.

Other things to do in Hitachiota City: Canoeing at Ryujin Gorge, Hot Springs at Ryucchan no Yu, Camping at Ryujin Furusato Village, and many more.

Unique Reasons to Go to The Ryujin Suspension Bridge

• One of the Longest Pedestrian Bridges in Japan
• 2nd Highest Bungee Jump Spot in Japan

Unique Foods to Eat & Where to Get Them

• Hitachi Aki Soba from (Many shops in the Ryujin area)

Admission Fee & Hours

Ryujin Suspension Bridge Admission Fee

Standard Pricing ¥320/Adult, ¥210/Children up to junior high school are free.

Ibaraki Prefectural Citizen’s Day November 13th: Admission is free

Ryujin Suspension Bridge Hours

8:30 ~ 17:00

*Reception ends at 16:40

*Passage may be restricted due to weather

How To Access The Ryujin Suspension Bridge

By Public Transportation

• From Tokyo (Ueno Station) take a JR Hitachi & Tokiwa Limited Express Train bound for Iwaki transferring at Mito Station to a JR Suigun Line Train bound for Hitachi-Ota getting off at Hitachi-Ota Station on the JR Suigun Line *Quickest (1 hour 55 minutes, ¥4,220 one way per person) Note: JR Pass Compatible

• From Hitachi-Ota Station head to the bus stop: Public Transport by Bus: Take a Ota-ei – Ryujin Suspension Bridge – Umaji Entrance Bus (太田営～竜神大吊橋～馬次入口) (Ibaraki Transportation) get off at “Ryujin Suspension Bridge Bus Stop” (竜神大吊橋) 1 minute walk to the Main Ticket Gate (1 hour 7 minutes, ¥510 one way per person)

By Car

• Hitachi Chuo IC (28.4 km East)
• Naka IC (30.4 km South)

Best Ryujin Suspension Bridge Parking Lots

• Ryujinkyo #1 Parking Lot (~70 Spaces, 50m to Main Ticket Gate, Free, Public Restroom) *Closest Free Parking Lot to Main Ticket Gate

• Yuryo Parking Lot (~35 Spaces, 260m to Main Ticket Gate, Fee ¥500/Day)

• Ryujinkyo #2 Parking Lot (~150 Spaces, 350m to Main Ticket Gate, Free, Public Restroom)

• Ryujinkyo #3 Parking Lot (~40 Spaces, 500m to Main Ticket Gate, Free, Public Restroom)