The easiest way around Mount Tsukuba is on foot, since the hiking is the main attraction here in the area. Alternatively, you have the option to take a cable car or ropeway up the mountain. 

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Mount Tsukuba by public transportation, travellers have the following options:

• Option 1: Bullet Train:

  1. First, take the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara Station to Tsukuba Station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the Mount Tsukuba Shuttle Bus at Tsukuba Station and travel to Tsukubasan Shrine Iriguchi. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. 

(The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.)
 

• Option 2: Regular Train:

  1. First, take the JR Joban Line from Ueno Station to Arakawaoki Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

  2. Transfer to the Kantetsu Bus at Arakawaoki Station and travel to Tsukubasan Shrine Iriguchi. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. 

(The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.)

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Narita Airport. 

• by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying here for about one day. 
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Narita Airport. 

• by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Scenic rides:

• Tsukuba Cable Car and Ropeway: click here to go to the official website

Hiking:

The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.

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