Mt Tsukuba was one of the first mountains I climbed in Japan; its also one of the mountains I’ve been up the most. The shrine at its base is about a 40 minute bus ride from Tsukuba station, itself a 45-minute train ride from Akihabara station with the Tsukuba Express. The mountain is best known for the interestingly shaped rocks below the summit area. The view of the Kanto plain from the top is stunning, and on clear days, even Mt Fuji can be seen. A cable car and a ropeway can shorten the hike for those who’s rather just walk up or down. After the hike it’s possible to take a hot both at one of the several Onsen hotels clustered around Tsukuba Shrine.
Hiking in the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park
水郷筑波国定公園
Tsukuba-san (筑波山 つくばさん)
Nyoto-san 女体山 (877m) & Nantai-san 男体山 (871)
Japan 100 Famous Mountain 日本百名山
Climbed in December 2006, November 2009, November 2010, February 2013
View North from the top of Mt Tsukuba
Hiking Around Tokyo 