- Mount Tsukuba, one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan
- How can you get to Mount Tsukuba?
- Climb Mount Tsukuba and enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain from the summit.
- On the way back, take the ropeway or cable car down the mountain with ease
- There are many other things to see! Be sure to visit Mount Tsukuba!
Mount Tsukuba, one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan
The Kanto Plain, which spans Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma, is the largest plain in Japan.
Did you know that there is a great spot where you can get a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain?
It is Mount Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
It is Mount Tsukuba, one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan, located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Mount Tsukuba is often referred to as “Fuji of the West, Tsukuba of the East” along with Mount Fuji, but among the 100 famous mountains of Japan, it is also famous as a mountain with a low altitude that can be climbed relatively easily.
How can you get to Mount Tsukuba?
Go by car.
It’s convenient to go to Mount Tsukuba by car, but you can also go by train.
If you are heading by car, there is a municipal parking lot at Mount Tsukuba, so please refer to the map to find the parking lot.
You can park in the city-run parking lot for 500 yen per visit.
Go by train and bus.
If you are traveling by train and bus, it is convenient to take the shuttle bus from Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express.
If you are heading to Mount Tsukuba by train and bus on the Tsukuba Express, there are discounted combination tickets available, so please check the operator’s website for more information.
Not only is the set a great deal for buses and trains, but it also includes the ropeway cable car on Mount Tsukuba, making it a great deal.
Climb Mount Tsukuba and enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain from the summit.
Mount Tsukuba is surrounded by the Kanto Plain and, as there are no high mountains, you can enjoy the most amazing panoramic views.
There are also many sights to see on the hiking trail from the parking lot to the summit, making the journey exciting and enjoyable.
There are several routes to climb Mount Tsukuba, but this time we will introduce the route starting from the Tsutsujigaoka parking lot.The hiking trail from the parking lot is well maintained, making it easy even for small children to climb.
The hiking trails of Mount Tsukuba, which is also designated as a geopark, are filled with unusual megaliths.
Benkei’s Seven Return
Takamanohara
Passing through his mother’s womb:
Kuniwariishi
According to the route map, it takes about 80 minutes from Tsutsujigaoka parking lot to the summit of Mount Tsukuba.
It’s an easy but attractive hiking trail.
On the way back, take the ropeway or cable car down the mountain with ease
If you’re tired from climbing, we recommend taking the ropeway or cable car back down.
The climb that took an hour and a half will take you all the way down to the bottom in just 7 minutes.
The view from inside the ropeway is also great, so please take your time and enjoy it.
The descent to Tsutsujigaoka Park parking lot was a breeze.
You can also see the ropeway from the hiking trail.
There are many other things to see! Be sure to visit Mount Tsukuba!
The Tsutsujigaoka route will take you to the top of Mount Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba. If you continue walking along the ridge for about an hour, you can also reach the neighboring Mount Nantai, so if you have the time, try it!
There is a cable car from Mt. Nantai, and if you take the cable car down you will arrive at Tsukuba-san Shrine. Tsukuba-san Shrine is also a large shrine, so it is recommended to visit it before heading home. It gets crowded during the New Year’s visit period.
Numataya’s Karinto Manju is the best
I made this a special section because I just wanted to get this across, but if you are going to Mount Tsukuba by car, be sure to stop by Numataya on your way back.
This local Japanese sweets shop is located on the road to Tsukuba-san Shrine. Their karinto buns are so delicious!
It’s best when it’s freshly fried and soft, but if you pop it in the toaster when you get home it’s crispy and delicious again! It’s great to be able to enjoy it twice! I recommend it!
Mount Tsukuba is also famous for its plum festival, so I’ll write about that in a separate article!
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