Easy hike to Mt. Tsukuba with family
Easy Family Hike to Mt. Tsukuba – A Perfect Day Trip from Tokyo Mt. Tsukuba has been gaining popularity not only among hikers, but also among families and casual tourists. Thanks to its easy access and scenic cable car and ropeway options, it’s a great choice for a relaxing outdoor day trip—even with kids ! Getting There: Easy Access from Tokyo Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Mt. Tsukuba is only about 1.5 hours by car from Tokyo , making it ideal for a quick getaway. We drove and parked at the Tsutsujigaoka Ropeway Station , which has 388 parking spots , so even on weekends there was no problem finding a space. Riding the Ropeway to Mt. Nyotai From Tsutsujigaoka Station (elevation 542m), we took the Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway , which climbs to Nyotai-san Station (840m) in just 6 minutes . The ropeway runs every 20 minutes and fits up to 70 people per car. Since we planned a round trip, we bought round-trip tickets at the station. We visited in November , so we were treated...
