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Tsukuba -
The City of Science, Nature and Great Food
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Tsukuba -
The City of Science, Nature and Great Food
Tsukuba - What Kind of Place Is It?
Tsukuba, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a city known for its many research facilities.
Tsukuba Station can be easily reached by highway bus from Tokyo Station in about 70 minutes, from Haneda Airport in about 110 minutes, from Narita Airport in about 55 minutes, and from Ibaraki Airport in about 60 minutes.
However, it's not all about science in Tsukuba. Visitors to the city will be thrilled by the delicious cuisine made with local ingredients. Blessed with a rich natural environment, Tsukuba is also a great place to enjoy hiking and outdoor activities in the forest.
Would you like to explore a less-known but charming area in Japan that is not far from Tokyo? This article features a recommended cycling itinerary in Tsukuba; it includes some of the city's famous destinations such as historic ruins, as well as excellent local dining and even a winery!
Tsukuba, a city in Ibaraki Prefecture, is just a 45-minute train ride from Akihabara Station on the Tsukuba Express line. It is the perfect destination for a casual outing from Tokyo with its cozy cafes and restaurants. Read on to learn about our top five selections to try in the city!
Tsukuba, Ibaraki is just 45 minutes from Akihabara, Tokyo via train. In this high-tech city, discover JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center, a popular ramen restaurant, and a spaceship-like cafe. Travel conveniently with the Tsukuba Science Tour Bus for 500 yen!
Ibaraki's Mt. Tsukuba is only 2 hours from Tokyo. In addition to hiking and fall leaves, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, a day-trip onsen, and gourmet food using local rice. Today we introduce popular spots just 10 minutes by foot from Mt. Tsukuba!
Today we introduce Mount Tsukuba, ranked alongside Mount Fuji as one of Japan's great mountains. We recommend Mount Tsukuba's summit for those who'd like to enjoy Japan's rural nature and scenery, and for those interested in shrines and temples.
