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Hotel Aokiya

Hotel Aokiya is located in the foothills of Mount Tsukuba and offers stunning views over the Kanto Plains. Mount Tsukuba itself ranks among Japan’s 100 famous mountains and is mentioned in the Manyoshu, Japan’s oldest existing poetry collection.
The outdoor hot springs are what set this hotel apart. On clear days, the baths offer views of Mount Fuji in the distance and the sparkling lights of Tsukuba City below. For an extra luxurious experience, treat yourself to a room with a private hot spring attached!
Whether you’re visiting Mount Tsukuba for a hike, shrine-hopping, or simply as a relaxing getaway, Hotel Aokiya is an excellent choice for any stay.

Guesthouse Kominka Eguchiya

Eguchiya Guesthouse is located on the shores of Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan. Guests are offered the opportunity to stay in a renovated 150-year-old wooden house with magnificent lakeside views with traditional Japanese scenery.
This guesthouse also has a rich history as a liquor store. Guests are served rice cooked in an old-fashioned wood furnace and offered fish from Lake Kasumigaura. The lodging facility offers wood-chopping workshops, pizza-making in a stone oven, and a sausage-making course.
The Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Ring-Ring Road is nearby, making Eguchiya Guesthouse convenient for cyclists. Come for a simple yet homey cultural experience here.

Tsukuba Grand Hotel

This hotel offers stunning views over the Kanto Plains. Guests can see the Nikko area in Tochigi Prefecture on clear winter days and the majestic Mount Fuji.
The views can be enjoyed from the hotel’s open-air hot spring baths. The alkaline water is said to be good for the skin, even helping with muscle aches and nerve pain.