Tsukuba Mountain Area

Access

Mount Tsukuba is one of Japan’s One Hundred Famous Mountains and an ideal destination for a hiking trip from Tokyo. Here we introduce the features of Mt. Tsukuba, hiking trails, seasonal events, Tsukubasan Shrine, and nearby hot spring hotels.

Web Page: 

https://visit.ibarakiguide.jp/en/column/35158/

https://matcha-jp.com/en/7000

https://www.mt-tsukuba.com/global/en/　

From Tsukuba Center to Mountain Area:

40-55 min bus ride from Tsukuba Center Bus Terminal

There are two different bus lines: Be Careful!

(1) Tsukubasan Shuttle Bus (Bus Gate No. 1) to “Tsukubasan-jinja-iriguchi”, or “Tsutsujigaoka”.

(2) Tsuku-Bus North Shuttle (Bus Gate No, 3) to "Tsukubasan-Guchi" (bottom of Tsukuba Mountain)

Cable Car: 

Get off Tsukubasan Shuttle Bus at “Tsukubasan-jinja-iriguchi” and walk 10min to

“Miyawaki station”.

Ropeway: 

Get off Tsukubasan Shuttle Bus at “Tsutsujigaoka”.

At the peak, there is a walking path between the Cable Car and Ropeway stations. So, it is possible to buy one-way tickets for Cable Car and Ropeway, or roundtrip tickets.

Attractions:

Tsukuba Mountain Shrine

Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ibaraki/mt-tsukuba-and-shrine/61498

View of Kanto-Plain

On days with clear weather, you can enjoy a good view of Tokyo and even Mount Fuji.

Sake Brewery

Website: https://www.minanogawa.jp/en/

Open 9am to 6pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

12min walk from "Tsukubasan-Guchi" bus terminal.