Experiencing Japan
You will be continuously amazed by Japan's unique culture
which is a mix of future technology and rich tradition.
45 mins by Tsukuba Express
from Akihabara(Tokyo) to Tsukuba.
In the case of a high-speed bus,
it is about 1 hour downhill and about 1 hour 20 minutes uphill.
Walking through the streets you will find large electronics retail stores, speciality stores,
cafes and shops about anime and comic books.
It is in a location that is close to Tsukuba and convenient to visit.
It is a modern city with large-scale businesses and research facilities located 60 km away from Tokyo.
Transportation to Tokyo is very convenient from Tsukuba where technology and nature are mixed together.
Tsukuba Express, bus etc...The city with excellent accessibility
Tsukuba Station, the last stop of Tsukuba Express, is surrounded by department stores such as Tsukuba Q't and Mog. Buses to most areas run from the bus terminal right next to the station where you can view the lively and beautiful cityscape with a lot of buildings.
Let's Cultivate Your Knowledge and Sensitivity in the Environment Surrounded by Science and Nature!
Out of a population of 232,000 people, 20,000 are scientists and researchers, of which 7,000 people obtained doctorate degrees. Just north of the inner city stands one of Japans famous icons, Mt. Tsukuba, which towers with its majestic nobility
Experience Japanese Traditional Living in Tsukuba
You can experience the Japanese traditional culture in elegant Japanese-styled buildings.
The History of Prestigious Universities
There are University of Tsukuba and Tsukuba University of Technology,which are national universities, and there are other private universities such as Tsukuba Gakuin University. It is recommended to enter a university in the city.
Town Events That Bring You Joy
Summer festivals, food festivals where many restaurants compete, and seasonal events such as the celebration of the arrival of spring are held yearly in Tsukuba.
A City of Arts
You can enjoy art at museums and music at concert halls. There are many art enviroments such as TSUKUBA Museum of Art IBARAKI and Tsukuba Public Library. (TSUKUBA EXPO CENTER, TSUKUBA Museum of Art IBARAKI)
