7 Culture Tsuchiura City’s “Turtle Castle” Elizabeth S Visit Ushiku Daibutsu, the largest standing Buddha statue in Japan.
Activities Cycling Tsuchiura Tom Roseveare commanding views of Mount Tsukuba to the north-west and even the tiny spec of Ushiku
Shopping Ami Premium Outlet Peter Sidell visit to the Outlet can be easily combined with a stop at the nearby Ushiku
Accommodation Chisun Inn Tsuchiura Ami Peter Sidell brands at bargain prices, and Japan's tallest statue, the 120-meter Ushiku
Culture Ibaraki: Top 10 Things to Do Tom Roseveare Ushiku Daibutsu The Ushiku Daibutsu (牛久大仏) is a 120m tall