Full-day hiking tour at Mt.Tsukuba
Strength Level: Low ～High
Best season: Spring, Autumn (Not operate winter with snow)
Let’s climb one of the 100 most famous Japanese mountains in Tsukuba, only 45 minutes from Tokyo.
As the Japanese saying goes, “Fuji represents the West, while Tsukuba represents the East.” The mountains of Tsukuba are sacred places.
You can select the route and how to climb up the mountain from trekking, rope way or cable car.
Mt. Tsukuba is a twin-peaked mountain in central Ibaraki comprised of Mt. Nantai. and Mt. Nyotai, rising to 877 meters. In addition to the Tsukuba Shrine at the foot, there are shrines on both peaks, making the entire mountain a sacred area. A circular route from Tsukuba Shrine around the mountain is an excellent way to explore the area. Mt. Tsukuba is climbable year-round and is easily accessible to beginners thanks to the Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car and Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway.
Mount Tsukuba, a mountain of mountain worship, is also a power spot heaven. Near the top is Miyukigahara, home to the 800-year-old giant Shihosugi cedar tree, the nearby headwaters of the Minanogawa river, and the Tateshin tree near the summit of Nantai. Many power spots, such as massive rocks and strangely shaped ones, are characteristic of Mt. Tsukuba, including the type of stone.
In addition, Tsukuba Shrine, which enshrines two gods, a man, and a woman, is said to bring blessings for marriage! A small heart pattern is hidden in the large bell of the worship hall in the middle of the mountain. Please try to find it!
Our guide will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or any preferred place, allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself like a local without the stress of complicated public transport.
Your departure time and course contents will be arranged to suit your schedule.
Tour Spots Information
Head to Mount Tsukuba Shrine, the start point of climbing Mt.Tsukuba by 45 Tsukuba express and a 40 minute bus from Akihabara or Kitasenjyu Station in Tokyo. Mt. Tsukuba is 877 meters high. If you’re not into hiking, Mt. Tsukuba is also easily ascendable using the mountain’s cable car or ropeway.
The Tsukuba Shrine is the start point of trekking.
The trekking gate is backside of shrine.
With a private guide just for your group, you’ll buckle up your boots at Tsukuba Shrine station for a hike along the trails to the summit, where Tsukuba city can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in a Japanese hot spring, if you want.
Our guide will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or any preferred place, allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself like a local without the stress of complicated public transport.
Your departure time and course contents will be arranged to suit your schedule.
Additional information
At 877m, Mt.Nyotaisan is one of the twin peaks. You can select this way either by using the cable car and ropeway course or an intermediate hiking course. You can see the beautiful Tsukuba city from the top of Nyotaisan on a clear day.
The trails range from easy to quite hard, so let your guide know what you prefer. On the way up, your guide will offer explanations of the wildlife you encounter, the views, and the Buddhist and Shinto shrines and statues you’ll see along the way. You can stop for a breather or have a snack and a drink at any point along the trail.
・By cable car and ropeway:
arrive at the top of Nyotaisan, and walk to the top of Nyotaisan, then to Miyukigahara where a rest house is. The return to Tsukuba shrine is by ropeway.
・Intermediate hiking course:
Head to the top of Mt. Nyotaisan from Tsukuba Shrine via the Shirakumobashi course taking around 120 minutes. Rest at Miyukigahara, then head back to Tsukuba shrine by ropeway from the top of the mountain.
*Hot spring is option. please contact us, if you wanted to use.
- Please bring your own towel. (Towels are available for purchase)
- People with tattoos (including covered tattoos) and intoxicated people are strictly prohibited from entering. If you can’t use the hot spring due to tattoos, we will reserve a private bath if available.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us by inquiry form.