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(Train) Less than 1 hour
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Tsukuba Station

train(Bus) 40 minutes
Tsukubasan Shrine

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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train(On foot) Right nearby
Mount Tsukuba Cablecar and Ropeway

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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train(On foot) Right nearby
Mount Tsukuba

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…

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train(On foot) 30 minutes. Hiking Koma Observatory to Mt. Nyotai
Mount Tsukuba Cablecar and Ropeway

Descend 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…

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train(On foot) Right nearby
Tsukubasan Keisei Hotel

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 …

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train(Bus) 50 minutes
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Free time, explore the surroundings

Tsukuba Station

train(On foot) 5 minutes
Tsukuba Sansuitei Bettei

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…

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train(On foot) 5 minutes
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Tsukuba Station

train(Train) Less than 1 hour
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Akihabara Station

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