Kasumigaura City in Ibaraki Prefecture is surrounded by Lake Kasumigaura and Mount Tsukuba, and is conveniently located near the city center. Accessible by various means of transportation, particularly the Tokiwa Expressway, the city enjoys excellent transportation access. Surrounded by rural areas, the area offers lush green scenery. Agriculture is the main economic focus, with lotus root and fruit being its specialty products. Fukuda Green Farm is close to the city center, and is visited by many tourists from the city as well as Kasumigaura residents. The city is actively promoting urban development that is friendly to the elderly and physically disabled, and many of its facilities and tourist spots are barrier-free.