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Mount Tsukuba Tourist Attractions & Recommended Sights

This page provides tourist information for Mount Tsukuba in Tsukuba City. It covers the area from the summit of Mount Tsukuba to its base.Mount Tsukuba on the Ishioka City side and Mount Tsukuba on the Sakuragawa City side are covered on separate pages.


List of Sightseeing Spots on Mount Tsukuba

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30 Sightseeing Spots & Recommended Locations

Click on the images to view descriptions, photos, maps, and VR tours of autumn foliage spots.

Mount Tsukuba Seasonal Tourism Categories

  • Mount Tsukuba Cherry Blossom Spots (14)

    Aerial scenic photo of cherry blossoms on the slope of Mt. Nantai, Mount Tsukuba
    Mainly Mount Tsukuba, but also includes the foothills of the Tsukuba Mountains in Tsukuba City up to Mt. Hōkyō. Includes wild cherry, Somei Yoshino, double-flowered cherry, weeping cherry, and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

  • Mount Tsukuba Autumn Foliage Spots (20)

    Aerial scenic photo of autumn foliage on the southern slope of Mt. Nantai, Mount Tsukuba
    Mainly Mount Tsukuba, but also includes the foothills of the Tsukuba Mountains up to Mt. Hōkyō. The overall autumn foliage landscape of the mountain includes Konara oak, wild cherry, maple, lacquer trees, etc., but the main spots are for maple trees.

  • Tsukuba Night Views / Illuminations (6)

    Scenic photo of the night view from Mount Tsukuba Ropeway's observation deck
    Night views: Mt. Nantai / Mt. Nyotai summits, Koma Observation Deck, etc. Illuminations in November: Cable car, Miyawaki Station

  • Mount Tsukuba Sunrise / New Year's Sunrise (8)

    First sunrise view from Mt. Tsukuba Sky Deck
    Sunrise spots such as Mt. Nantai, Mt. Nyotai, Miyukigahara, Tsutsujigaoka, and Mt. Hokyozan on Mt. Tsukuba

Mt. Tsukuba Tourist Route Guidance VR Video List

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9 Recommended Tourist Spot VR Videos

Mt. Tsukuba Tourist Spot VR Tour Map・Access

The Mt. Tsukuba Tourist Spot VR Tour Map allows you to check the registered locations of all VR scenes within Mt. Tsukuba. Click on the red-orange (wide-area starting point), blue (aerial), and yellow (ground) points on the map below to display the names of the VR scene points. For Mt. Tsukuba, the wide-area starting point also serves as the narrow-area starting point. Clicking on the scene display will allow you to view the VR scene of that location.

The map above utilizes a map range movement point web display system, allowing you to move to the tourist information page of other municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture by moving the map's center point to that location.


Access to Mount Tsukuba

〇 Tourist Access via Expressways and National Routes
・Joban Expressway (Sakura-Tsuchiura IC: Tsukuba City, Tsuchiura-Kita IC: Tsuchiura City → Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
・Ken-O Expressway (Joso IC: Joso City → National Route 294, Tsukuba-Chuo IC: Tsukuba City → National Route 408)
・Kita-Kanto Expressway (Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC → Prefectural Road 41 → Tsukuba City・Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
・National Route 408 (Narita City, Chiba Prefecture ↔ Tsukuba City・Foot of Mt. Tsukuba ↔ Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture)
・National Route 125 (Katori City, Chiba Prefecture ↔ Tsukuba City・Foot of Mt. Tsukuba ↔ Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture)
・National Route 6 (Chuo Ward, Tokyo ↔ Ushiku City・Tsuchiura City (→ Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
・National Route 294 (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture ↔ Joso City・Shimotsuma City (→ Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)
〇 Tourist Access to Mt. Tsukuba via Ibaraki Prefectural Roads
・[Mt. Tsukuba Main Road] Ibaraki Prefectural Road 42・Kasama-Tsukuba Line: Kasama City ↔ Ishioka City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Kazakaeshi Pass ↔ Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba・Prefectural Road 14 ← National Route 125)
・[Mt. Tsukuba Main Road] Ibaraki Prefectural Road 236 Tsukuba Koen Nagai Line (Tsukuba Purple Line): Obata, Ishioka City ↔ Nagai, Tsuchiura City (Prefectural Road 199 ← National Route 125・Tsuchiura-Kita IC)
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 14 Chikusei-Tsukuba Line: Chikusei City (Akeno Central Area) ↔ Hojo, Tsukuba City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road・Tochigi Prefectural Road 41・Tsukuba-Mashiko Line: Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture ↔ Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Kami-Oshima, Tsukuba City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 42・Kasama-Tsukuba Line: Kasama City ↔ Ishioka City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Kazakaeshi Pass ↔ Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road・Tochigi Prefectural Road 45 Tsukuba-Mooka Line: Mooka City, Tochigi Prefecture ↔ Chikusei City ↔ Foot of Mt. Tsukuba ↔ Tsukuba City (Manase Area)
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 53 Tsukuba-Chiyoda Line: Shimotsuchida, Kasumigaura City ↔ Hongo, Tsuchiura City ↔ (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Imakashima, Tsukuba City
・Ibaraki Prefectural Road 150 Tsukioka-Makabe Line: Tsukioka, Ishioka City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba) ↔ Yubako Pass ↔ Makabe Town, Sakuragawa City (Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
〇 Tourist Access via Train
・Tsukuba Express: Akihabara Station ↔ Tsukuba Station (Shuttle Bus → Foot of Mt. Tsukuba)
〇 Shuttle Bus Access to Mt. Tsukuba
・Tsukuba Center・TX Tsukuba Station ↔ Numata ↔ Mt. Tsukuba Shrine Entrance ↔ Tsutsujigaoka 　※Kanto Railway's Mt. Tsukuba Bus Information

*For transportation to Tsukuba City, please refer to the Tsukuba City VR Tour.


Mt. Nyotai: Tourist Spot, Hiking, and Sunrise Viewing Spot

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Aerial photo of Mt. Nyotai summit on Mt. Tsukuba and link to VR tour

Starting Point for Mt. Tsukuba VR Tour
Mt. Nyotai serves as the starting point for the Mt. Tsukuba VR Tour, allowing you to move to aerial VR views of all tourist spots on Mt. Tsukuba. You can also move to the tourist starting points of surrounding municipalities and to nearby recommended tourist attractions among the 16 recommended attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture from here.

(1) Tourist Information for Mt. Nyotai (Tourist Starting Point)
Mt. Nyotai is a popular tourist spot on Mt. Tsukuba, forming the eastern peak of Mt. Tsukuba, which consists of two peaks, east and west. It has an elevation of 877m, and at its summit is the main shrine of Tsukubasan Shrine, Nyotaihon-den. Easy hiking routes to the summit of Mt. Nyotai include taking a cable car from Tsukubasan Shrine to Miyukigahara and then walking to the summit, or taking a ropeway from Tsutsujigaoka to the summit of Mt. Nyotai.
(2) Description of Mt. Nyotai VR Tour
The image above is a VR of an aerial 360° panoramic photo taken 143m above Mt. Nyotai summit. The recommended Mt. Nyotai VR Tour consists of an aerial photo at 143m, Tsukubasan Shrine Nyotaihon-den, and the hiking trail from Miyukigahara.

Map of Mt. Nyotai Summit


Mount Nantai: A Famous Spot for Sightseeing, Climbing, and Hiking

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SpringSummerAutumnWinterCherry blossoms (April), Fresh green, Autumn leaves (November), Views of Mt. Fuji, Night views, Climbing, Hiking
Aerial photo of Mt. Tsukuba's Mt. Nantai summit and link to VR tour
(1) Tourist Information for Mt. Nantai
Mt. Nantai is a popular tourist spot on Mt. Tsukuba, located on the western side of the two peaks (east and west) that comprise Mt. Tsukuba. It has an elevation of 871m, and the main hall of Tsukubasan Shrine's Mt. Nantai is located at its summit. A convenient climbing route to the summit of Mt. Nantai is to take the cable car from Tsukubasan Shrine to Miyukigahara and then walk to the summit of Mt. Nantai.

Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Explanation of Mt. Nantai VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic aerial photograph taken 143m above the summit of Mt. Nantai. The recommended Mt. Nantai VR tour consists of an aerial shot at 143m, the main hall of Tsukubasan Shrine's Mt. Nantai, and a climbing trail.

Map of the vicinity of Mt. Nantai


Miyukigahara: Sightseeing, Climbing, Night Views, Sunrise

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Aerial photo of Mt. Tsukuba's Miyukigahara and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spots in Miyukigahara, Mt. Tsukuba
Miyukigahara is a recommended sightseeing spot on Mt. Tsukuba, located midway between Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyotai. It features the Tsukubasan Chojo Station of the cable car, Komad Viewpoint, shops, and more. Both Mt. Nantai and Mt. Nyotai can be reached from here by a 15-minute walk. At Komad Viewpoint, you can enjoy meals while taking in a 360° panoramic view of the Kanto Plain.
ReferenceTsukuba Cable Car & Ropeway Tsukubasan Chojo Station Introduction Page

Location:: Tsukubasan Komad Viewpoint・Tel: 029-866-1574

(2) Explanation of Mt. Tsukuba Miyukigahara VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic aerial photograph taken 148m above Miyukigahara. The recommended Miyukigahara VR tour consists of an aerial shot at 148m, the Tsukubasan Chojo Station of the cable car, and Komad Viewpoint.

Map of Miyukigahara area


Shihosugi Cedar / Minanogawa River Source: Mount Tsukuba Tourist Spot

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Landscape photo of Shihosugi Cedar and Minanogawa River Source at Mount Tsukuba and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spot Guide for Shihosugi Cedar and Minanogawa River Source
Shihosugi Cedar is a giant 800-year-old cedar tree located near the summit of Mt. Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba, and is one of Mount Tsukuba's power spots. The source of the Minanogawa River is nearby.
Location300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of the Shihosugi Cedar / Minanogawa River Source VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Shihosugi Cedar and Minanogawa River Source on Mount Tsukuba.

Map of Shihosugi Cedar / Minanogawa River Source Area


Gamaishi Rock: Famous Spot on Mount Tsukuba

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Landscape photo of Gamaishi Rock, a strange rock on Mount Tsukuba, and link to VR tour
(1) Mount Tsukuba Gamaishi Rock Tourist Information
Gamaishi Rock is a strange rock located near the summit of Mt. Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba. It was originally called Otokoryu-ishi (Male Dragon Rock), but came to be known as Gamaishi Rock after Heisuke Nagai devised the 'Gama no Abura Uri Kojo' (Toad Oil Sales Pitch). It is one of Mount Tsukuba's power spots.
Location300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of the Mount Tsukuba Gamaishi Rock VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Mount Tsukuba's Gamaishi Rock.

Map of Gamaishi Rock area


Defune Irifune: Mount Tsukuba's Strange Rocks & Power Spot

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Landscape photo of Mount Tsukuba's strange rock, Defune Irifune, and link to VR tour
(1) Defune Irifune Tourist Information
Defune Irifune is a strange rock located on the hiking trail of Mt. Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba. It is named this way because the shapes of the rocks on the left and right resemble a departing ship (Defune: right rock) and an arriving ship (Irifune: left rock), respectively. The rock type is gabbro, and it was formed when cracks appeared due to weathering, causing internal rock masses to fall out.
Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of Defune Irifune VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Defune Irifune.

Map of Defune Irifune Area


Kuniwari Ishi: Mount Tsukuba's Strange Rock & Power Spot

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Landscape photo of Mount Tsukuba's strange rock, Kuniwari Ishi, and link to VR tour
(1) Kuniwari Ishi Tourist Information
Kuniwari Ishi is a strange rock located on the hiking trail of Mt. Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba. Legend has it that in ancient times, gods drew lines on this stone and allocated regions for each to go. It is a power spot on Mount Tsukuba for financial luck and career advancement.
Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of Kuniwari Ishi VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Defune Irifune.

Map of Kuniwari Ishi Area


Hahano Tainai Kuguri: Strange Rock & Power Spot

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Landscape photo of Mount Tsukuba's strange rock, Hahano Tainai Kuguri, and link to VR tour
(1) Hahano Tainai Kuguri Tourist Information
Hahano Tainai Kuguri is a strange rock on the hiking trail of Mt. Nyotai on Mount Tsukuba. It is one of the training grounds for Tsukuba-san Senjo (Shugendo practice), and passing through the rocks is meant to return one to a pure heart and body, free from the sins and impurities of birth. The 25th of May, 14th of June, and 20th of June in the lunar calendar are designated as Senjo days, and traditional Senjo practices are still observed. There are also days when the general public can participate (advance registration is required).
Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of Hahano Tainai Kuguri VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Hahano Tainai Kuguri.

Map of Mother's Womb Cave area


Benkei's Seven Returns: Mt. Tsukuba's Scenic Spot / Power Spot

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Scenic photo of Mt. Tsukuba's unusual rock formation, Benkei's Seven Returns, and link to VR tour
(1) Tourist Information for Benkei's Seven Returns
This is a power spot located on the hiking trail leading from Benkei Chaya Remains to Mt. Nyotai Summit on Mt. Tsukuba, said to be a gate that separates the sacred from the secular. Legend has it that even Benkei hesitated seven times before this rock, which looks as if it might fall at any moment.
Location〒300-4352 Tsukuba 1, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Description of Benkei's Seven Returns VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo from the summit side of Benkei's Seven Returns. This VR tour consists of the Benkei Tea Room side, directly below, and the summit side.

Map of Benkei's Seven Returns area


Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station

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Scenic photo of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station building and link to VR tour
(1) Information on Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station
Opened in October 1925, the Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car connects Miyawaki Station, located midway up Mt. Tsukuba, with Tsukubasancho Station at the summit, making it the third longest cable car in Japan. Miyawaki Station, situated at an elevation of 305m, is slightly uphill from Tsukubasan Shrine and serves as the departure and arrival point for the Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car. The area around the station is also known for its many maple trees, attracting many tourists as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
Location〒300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact: Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway Base Station・Tel: 029-866-0611
ReferenceMt. Tsukuba Cable Car & Ropeway Cable Car Introduction Page
(2) Description of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station. The recommended VR tour for Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station consists of Miyawaki Station, Miyawaki Station 2nd floor, Tsukubasancho Station, and Tsukubasancho Station Observatory.

Map of Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Miyawaki Station area


Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot / Trailhead

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Aerial photo of Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot of Mt. Tsukuba and link to VR tour
(1) Guide to Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car & Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot
Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot is a recommended parking lot for climbing Mt. Tsukuba, located on the mountainside. It is situated at the mountain summit end of Ibaraki Prefectural Road 236 Tsukuba Park Nagai Line (Tsukuba Purple Line), and nearby are the ropeway station, Keisei Hotel, and Gama Daimyojin Shrine. From here, you can take the ropeway to just below the summit of Mt. Nyotai on Mt. Tsukuba. It is also the endpoint of the "Mukaeba Course," which branches off from the "Shirakumobashi Course," a climbing trail that ascends from the east side of Tsukuba Shrine, and the starting point of the "Otatsuishi Course," a climbing trail leading to the summit of Mt. Nyotai. The area near the starting point of the "Otatsuishi Course" is a famous spot for autumn leaves.
Location〒300-4352 1 Obata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact Phone：Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car Sanroku Station・Phone：029-866-0945
(2) Description of Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic aerial photo of Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot taken from 148m above. The recommended Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot VR tour consists of an aerial photo from 148m and the parking lot.

Nearby Map of Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot / Trailhead


Gama Daimyojin Shrine at Tsutsujigaoka: Recommended Spot

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Scenic photo of Gama Daimyojin Shrine and link to VR tour
(1) Guide to Mt. Tsukuba's Gama Daimyojin Shrine
Gama Daimyojin Shrine is a privately established shrine located in Tsutsujigaoka, Mt. Tsukuba. It is not an official shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines and has no official history. It features an observation deck, offering night views and being a New Year's sunrise spot.
Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Description of Gama Daimyojin Shrine VR Tour
The image above is a scenic photo of Gama Daimyojin Shrine. The Gama Daimyojin VR tour is structured on Tsukuba Mountain Gama Land.

Nearby Map of Gama Land


Tsutsujigaoka Plateau of Mt. Tsukuba

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Aerial photo of Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka in the evening and link to VR tour
(1) Guide to Tsutsujigaoka Plateau, Mt. Tsukuba
Tsutsujigaoka Plateau is located on the Otatsuishi Course, a climbing route that ascends from Tsutsujigaoka Station of Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway to Mt. Nyotai. Although the climb from Tsutsujigaoka parking lot to Tsutsujigaoka Plateau is relatively steep, there are arbors and benches at Tsutsujigaoka Plateau where you can rest. The view from Tsutsujigaoka Plateau is superb, and you can also see the first sunrise from here. Please note that until a few years ago, there were many planted azaleas that were magnificent, but Mt. Tsukuba is designated as a special protected area under the Natural Parks Act, and these have been removed to return to natural vegetation. While azaleas can be seen in the VR tour, it is not actually possible to see them as of 2023.
Location〒300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact: Tsukuba Mountain Tourist Information Center・Phone: 029-866-1616
(2) Explanation of Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka Tourist VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic aerial photo taken from 60m above Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka. The recommended VR tour of Mt. Tsukuba Tsutsujigaoka consists of an aerial shot at 60m and Tsutsujigaoka itself.

Map of Tsutsujigaoka area


Mt. Tsukuba Miyukigahara Course Trailhead: Climbing・Hiking

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Scenery photo of the torii gate and information board at Mt. Tsukuba Miyukigahara Course Trailhead (Manyo Park) and link to VR tour
(1) Mt. Tsukuba Miyukigahara Course Trailhead Information
The Miyukigahara Course of Mt. Tsukuba is a climbing path that leads from Manyo Park within the Tsukuba-san Shrine grounds to the summit of Mt. Nantai. It is a relatively steep course with a significant elevation difference. Inside Manyo Park, there are stone monuments engraved with poems from the Manyoshu anthology about Mt. Tsukuba.
Location〒300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of the Miyukigahara Course Trailhead VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic photo of the Mt. Tsukuba Miyukigahara Course Trailhead. This VR tour is linked to Tsukuba-san Shrine and Miyawaki Cable Car Station.

Mt. Tsukuba Shirakumobashi Course・Mukae-ba Course Trailhead

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Scenic photo of the road east of Tsukubasan Shrine and a link to the VR tour
(1) Information on Shirakumo Bridge Course Trailhead
This is the path to the Shirakumo Bridge Course trailhead, a hiking trail located east of Tsukubasan Shrine. On the Shirakumo Bridge Course, there is a fork to the Mukaijo Course, which leads to Tsutsujigaoka.
Location〒300-4352 1 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Shirakumo Bridge Course Trailhead Sightseeing VR Tour (1 scene)
The image above is a VR panorama photo of the road leading from Tsukubasan Shrine to the Shirakumo Bridge Course trailhead.


Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center: Information and Rest Spot

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Photo of Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spot Information for Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center
The Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center is located next to the "Tsukubasan Shrine Entrance" bus stop on Prefectural Road 42 Kasama-Tsukuba Line. It provides tourist information for Mount Tsukuba, distributes pamphlets, sells local products, and exhibits the Mount Tsukuba Area Geopark. The large torii gate of Tsukubasan Shrine is nearby.
Location〒300-4352 1222-2 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact：Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center・Phone：029-866-1616
ReferenceTsukuba City　Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center Introduction Page
(2) Description of Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center VR Tour
The image above is a VR panorama photo of the area in front of the Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center entrance. This VR tour consists of aerial photography at 110m, in front of the bus stop, in front of the entrance, three scenes inside the tourist center, and in front of the Tsukubasan Shrine Grand Torii Gate.

Map of Mount Tsukuba Tourist Information Center


Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove: A Four Seasons Tourist Attraction

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Aerial photo of Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove and link to VR tour
(1) Tourist Information for Mount Tsukuba Plum Grove
Tsukuba Plum Grove covers an area of approximately 4.5 hectares and is located on the southeastern slope of Mount Tsukuba, at an elevation of about 190m to 260m. Within the plum grove, there are several observation facilities, and on clear days, you can view the Tokyo Skytree and other buildings, as well as Mount Fuji. Over 1,000 white and red plum trees are planted in the Tsukuba Plum Grove, and the Plum Festival is held from February to March, attracting many tourists from the greater Tokyo area. While the main attraction of Tsukuba Plum Grove is the Plum Festival, it can be enjoyed all year round as follows: Winter Sweet (January-February), Cherry Blossom Viewing (late March-mid April), Azaleas (mid April-early May), Hydrangea Festival (June), Deep Green (June-September), and the Autumn Leaves on the forest roads of Tsukuba Plum Grove (late October-early December) are also famous. Additionally, the park features Forest Adventure Tsukuba and Omotenashi-kan (with a cafe), which can be enjoyed all year round.
Location〒300-4353 4 Numata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact：Tsukuba Omotenashi-kan・Tel：029-896-8877
Contact：Tsukuba Tourist Information Center・Tel：029-866-1616
ReferenceTsukuba City Official Website Tsukuba Plum Grove Introduction Page
(2) Description of Tsukuba Plum Grove VR Tour
The image is a ground VR panoramic photo of Tsukuba Plum Grove. The Tsukuba Plum Grove VR tour consists of 4 aerial shots and 58 ground scenes.

Nearby Map of Tsukuba Plum Grove


Gama Park & Parking: Recommended Spot

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Aerial photo of Tsukuba Gama Park and link to VR tour
(1) Spot Information for Gama Park and Parking
Gama Park is located across the road from the Tsukuba Plum Grove entrance (Tsukuba Police Box). The park is the birthplace of Gama Guchiage (toad oil sales pitch) and features a monument commemorating it, as well as a stone statue of Koyo Shonin, known as Gama Daigongen. The park itself serves as a parking lot, which can be used for visiting Tsukuba Plum Grove or for hiking Mount Tsukuba. Additionally, winter cherry blossoms are planted around the park, allowing you to see cherry blossoms in autumn and winter.
Location〒300-4353 1698-1 Numata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, in front of the Police Box
(2) Description of Gama Park Parking VR Tour
The image above is a VR aerial panoramic photo of Gama Park parking lot taken from 146m above. The Gama Park Parking VR tour consists of an aerial shot from 146m, the entrance, a poetry monument, a Gama Guchiage monument, the birthplace of Gama Guchiage, and the statue of Koyo Shonin.

Nearby Map of Gama Park Parking


Tsukuba-michi Road: Recommended Geographic Landscape Spots

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Aerial photo of Tsukuba-michi Road at the foot of Mount Tsukuba and link to VR tour
(1) Guide to Tsukuba-michi Road
Tsukuba-michi Road is a path leading from Hojo, Tsukuba City, to Mount Tsukuba. It was developed in Kanei 3 (1626) by Tokugawa Iemitsu as a material transport road for the renovation of Chuzen-ji Temple, which was located at the current site of Tsukuba-san Shrine, and later became a pilgrimage route to Chuzen-ji Temple. It is now Ibaraki Prefectural Road 139 (Tsukuba-san Park Line). Along the way, there are notable sites such as Ichino-Torii (First Torii Gate) of Tsukuba-san Shrine and the former Tsukuba-san Post Office (historical site).
Location300-4352 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of Tsukuba-michi Road VR Tourist Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic aerial photo of Tsukuba-michi Road at the foot of Mount Tsukuba, taken from 100m above ground.

Tsukuba Fureai no Sato, Bujogaishi Rock: Recommended Spot

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Landscape photo of Bujogaishi Rock at Tsukuba Fureai no Sato, Mount Tsukuba, with explanation board and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spot Guide for Bujogaishi Rock
Bujogaishi are two gigantic rocks located in Tsukuba Fureai no Sato. It is said that Utakaki (song exchange parties) where men and women gathered to sing and feast were held here.
Location300-4211 2090-20 Usui, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Contact: Tsukuba Fureai no Sato, Phone: 029-866-1519
(2) Explanation of Bujogaishi Rock VR Tourist Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic photo of Bujogaishi Rock. This VR tour consists of aerial (100m), Bujogaishi Rock and explanation board, back of Bujogaishi Rock, and the path to Bujogaishi Rock.

Nearby Map of Tsukuba Fureai no Sato, Bujogaishi Rock


Iwakura of Rokushokotaijingu Shrine Remains: Recommended Spot

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Landscape photo of the giant rock (Iwakura) of Rokushokotaijingu Shrine on Mount Tsukuba and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spot Guide for Rokushokotaijingu Shrine Iwakura
Ascending the mountain path of Rokushokotaijingu Shrine, you will find a giant rock called Iwakura. It is said to be the remains of an Iwakura where rituals for Rokushokotaijingu Shrine were performed. You can enjoy views of the Usui and Kanzato areas.
Location300-4211 2047 Usui, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Explanation of Rokushokotaijingu Shrine Iwakura VR Tourist Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic photo from below the Iwakura of Rokushokotaijingu Shrine. This VR tour consists of views from below the Iwakura, above the Iwakura, and the mountaintop.

Rokushō Daibutsu: Recommended Tourist Spot

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Landscape photo of Rokushō Daibutsu in Kanzato, at the foot of Mount Tsukuba, and link to VR tour
(1) Rokushō Daibutsu Spot Guide
Rokushō Daibutsu is a large Buddha statue built by an individual in Kanzato, Tsukuba City. Within the premises, there is a stone monument introducing the local history (Rokushō Kōtaijingū Shrine). This monument details the history related to Rokushō Kōtaijingū Shrine (Rokushō Shrine) and Mt. Tsukuba Shrine, concerning the anti-Buddhist movement during the Meiji period. Nearby are the Rokushō Kōtaijingū Shrine Historical Site and the thatched hut which serves as a base for Tsukuba Mountainside Green Tourism activities. Next to Rokushō Daibutsu, there is also the "Rokushō Peach Blossom Lane", where peach blossoms bloom in full glory.
Location〒300-4212 2394 Kanzato, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Description of Rokushō Daibutsu VR Tour
The image above is a VR panoramic photo of Rokushō Daibutsu in Tsukuba City. The recommended Rokushō Daibutsu VR tour consists of aerial footage from 148m and ground footage.

Map of Rokushō Daibutsu Area


Thatched-Roof Traditional House: Rokushō House

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Aerial photo of the thatched-roof traditional house in Usui and link to VR tour
(1) Guide to the Thatched-Roof Traditional House: Rokushō House
Rokushō House is a thatched-roof farm hut located in Usui, Tsukuba City. It serves as the activity base for the Tsukuba Mountainside Green Tourism Promotion Council, engaging in activities such as utilizing abandoned farmland and preserving local Satoyama culture. During the Tsukuba Mountainside Autumn Festival, local products are sold and mini-concerts are held.
Location〒300-4211 1998 Usui, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
ReferenceTsukuba Mountainside Green Tourism Promotion Council　Official Website
(2) Description of Rokushō House VR Tour
The image above is a VR tour with an aerial panoramic photo of Rokushō House from 50m above. The Rokushō House VR tour consists of aerial footage from 50m, entrance, and interior views.

Map of Thatched-Roof Traditional House: Rokushō House


RinRin Road Tsukuba Rest Area

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Aerial photo of Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area and link to VR tour
(1) Recommended Spot Guide for Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area
Tsukuba Ring Ring Road is a cycling road that passes through Tsukuba City. It is a cycling road developed on the abandoned track of the Tsukuba Railway Tsukuba Line, which used to connect Tsuchiura Station and Iwase Station, allowing you to cycle and sightsee around Mount Tsukuba. The Tsukuba Rest Area is located in Numata, Tsukuba City, and cherry trees are planted along the Ring Ring Road, allowing visitors to rest while viewing the cherry blossoms in spring.
Location283 Numata, Tsukuba City, 300-4353
ReferenceTsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road Official Website
(2) Description of the Tourism VR Tour of Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area
The image above is a VR of an aerial panoramic photo taken 148m above the Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area. The recommended VR tour for Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area consists of an aerial shot at 148m, an aerial shot at 20m, and the Tsukuba Rest Area.

Nearby Map of Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area


Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal: Tourist Transportation & Cherry Blossom Spot

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Landscape photo of Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal and link to VR tour
(1) Information about Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal
Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal is located in Numata, Tsukuba City, and buses bound for Tsuchiura Station stop here. Also, Numata Bus Stop, which is a 3-minute walk away, is a stop for the Mt. Tsukuba Shuttle Bus (from Tsukuba Center, via Mt. Tsukuba Shrine Entrance, to Tsutsujigaoka). Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. Tsukuba North Office and Ring Ring Road Tsukuba Rest Area are also located here, making it a famous cherry blossom spot at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba in spring.
Location283 Numata, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 300-4353
Contact: Kanto Railway Tsukuba North Office · Phone: 029-866-0510
(2) Description of the Tourism VR Tour of Tsukuba-guchi Bus Stop
The image above is a VR of a panoramic photo of Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal. This VR tour consists of an aerial shot at 118m, the intersection, the entrance, and in front of the timetable.

Nearby Map of Tsukuba-guchi Bus Terminal


Kunitsu Intersection: Tourist Geography & Scenic Spot

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Aerial photo of Kunitsu Intersection and link to VR tour
(1) Information about Kunitsu Intersection
Kunimatsu Intersection in Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City, is the intersection of Ibaraki Prefectural Road 214 Numata-Shimotsuma Line, Prefectural Road 14 Chikusei-Tsukuba Line, and Prefectural Road 42 Kasama-Tsukuba Line. Mount Tsukuba, Tsukuba Wanwan Land, Numata Hachiman-zuka Kofun (ancient tomb), and other attractions are located nearby. It is a key transportation point when heading to Mount Tsukuba from the west. Also, for the best autumn foliage view of Mount Tsukuba as a whole, the southern slope autumn leaves of Mount Tsukuba are ideal, spanning from near the intersection to the foothills of Mount Tsukuba. You can also watch a VR guide video of the route from Kunimatsu Intersection to the torii gate of Tsukubasan Shrine.
Location〒300-4354 Kunimatsu, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
(2) Description of the Kunimatsu Intersection Tourist VR Tour
The image above is a VR aerial panoramic photo taken 145m above this intersection.

Map of Kunimatsu Intersection