Mount Tsukuba: Worshiped Since Ancient Times
Mount Tsukuba is a mountain in Ibaraki prefecture, with two separate peaks. Since ancient times, both Mount Tsukuba and Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain, have been referred to as nishi no Fuji, higashi no Tsukuba, or Mount Fuji to the west and Mount Tsukuba to the east.
Mount Tsukuba stands at an elevation of 877 meters. The mountain is serviced by a cable car, ropeway, and a road leading up to the summit. So visitors don’t need to bring any trekking equipment in order to have an enjoyable experience.
On the mountainside there’s also Mount Tsukuba Shrine, famous for its matchmaking powers, and this revered mountain is a recommended spot for those interested in nature, and shrines and temples.
Today we’ll be introducing a model route taking you from Tokyo Station all the way to the summit of Mount Tsukuba.
AloJapan.com