A Full Day in the Mt. Tsukuba Area! From Nature Walks to Hot Springs!
Mount Tsukuba is a sacred mountain which is even mentioned in the famous saying 'Tsukuba to the east and Fuji to the west.' With its two peaks, Mount Tsukuba has been designated a geopark, along with its surrounding area, due to its rich vegetation and wildlife. It has been dearly loved for many years by nature and hiking enthusiasts.This model itinerary will allow you to enjoy Mt. Tsukuba to the fullest, including hiking in nature, visiting a historical shrine, enjoying a day-trip hot spring, and more.
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Akihabara Station
(Train) Less than 1 hourTsukuba Station
(Bus) 40 minutes
Tsukubasan Shrine
Tsukuba Shrine is a venerable and historic shrine, believed to have approximately 3,000 years of history, dedicated to the sacred Mt. Tsukuba in Ibaraki. It is one of Japan's most prestigious and his…
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(On foot) Right nearby
Ascend the mountain by cable car from Miyawaki Station to Tsukuba-sancho Station
Mount Tsukuba Cablecar and Ropeway
The distinct twin peaks of Mount Tsukuba can be seen towering above the Kanto Plain. The peaks are known as Mount Nantai and Mount Nyotai, the male and female peaks, respectively. The summit of Mount…
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Lunch at Koma Observatory next to Tsukuba-sancho Station
Mount Tsukuba
The twin peaks of Mount Tsukuba are symbolic of Ibaraki. In Japanese, the peaks are Nyotai and Nantai, meaning the female peak and male peak, respectively. At 877 meters tall, Nyotai, the female peak…
Read More(On foot) 30 minutes. Hiking Koma Observatory to Mt. NyotaiDescend by ropeway from Nyotaisan Station to Tsutsujigaoka Station
Mount Tsukuba Cablecar and Ropeway
The distinct twin peaks of Mount Tsukuba can be seen towering above the Kanto Plain. The peaks are known as Mount Nantai and Mount Nyotai, the male and female peaks, respectively. The summit of Mount…
Read More(On foot) Right nearby
Refresh at a hot spring
Tsukubasan Keisei Hotel
Tsukubasan Keisei Hotel is the nearest hotel to the summit of Mt. Tsukuba and is located right by the ropeway platform that ascends to the peak of Mt. Nyotai (Female Peak). Situated at an elevation …
Read More(Bus) 50 minutesFree time, explore the surroundings
Tsukuba Station
(On foot) 5 minutes
Dinner
Tsukuba Sansuitei Bettei
Tsukuba Sansuitei Bettei is a Japanese restaurant located in Hotel Nikko Tsukuba. Here, you can enjoy steak made from Hitachi beef, an Ibaraki specialty, as well as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu (hot p…
Read More(On foot) 5 minutesTsukuba Station
(Train) Less than 1 hourAkihabara Station
