Mount Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival

Southern Ibaraki

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In early spring, over 1000 plum trees blossom on the slopes of Mount Tsukuba. The plum groves are located at an altitude of around 250 meters, offering panoramic views over the Ibaraki countryside. Visitors can even see as far as Tokyo on clear days.

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Address: Mt.Tsukuba, Tsukuba City
Access: By train/bus: From Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express Line, take the Mount Tsukuba Shuttle Bus and get off at Mount Tsukuba Shrine.

By highway bus: From Tokyo Station, take a highway bus bound for Tsukuba Center. Get off at Tsukuba Center and take the Mount Tsukuba Shuttle Bus. Off board at Mount Tsukuba Shrine.

By car: From Tsuchiura-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway, 20km following signs for Shimotsuma/Mount Tsukuba or 24km via the Purple Line/Route 125.
Business Hours: Hours
Plum blossoms: Mid-February to mid-March
Website: https://umematsuri.jp/
Contact: Tsukuba Tourism and Convention Association
TEL: 029-869-8333

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Lake Kasumigaura Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing boat trip is a perfect way to experience the enormous scale of Japan's second-largest lake.
There are two sightseeing boats to board: The White Iris and Jet Wheel The Tsukuba
The White Iris
Departure Time: 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Route: Tsuchiura Port, Kasumigaura City lakeshore, Mount Tsukuba viewpoint, Tsuchiura Port (30 min)
Price: Adults 1540 yen, Children 770 yen
Holidays: Closed on Wednesdays from January to March. Open on Wednesday instead of Thursday if Wednesday is a national holiday. Closed during the New Year holidays. Some services may be reserved for group bookings.
Operator: Lacus Marina (029-822-2437)
Jet Wheel The Tsukuba
Departure Time: 9:25, 10:25,11:25, 12:25, 13:25, 14:25, 16:05, 16:50
Route: Tsuchiura Port, Miho Town lakeshore, Kasumigaura lakeshore, Tsuchiura Port (40 minutes)
Price: Adults 1680 yen, Children 850 yen
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