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Japan's science center in Ibaraki

About Tsukuba

Things to do in Tsukuba

Ibaraki Top 10

Where to eat in Tsukuba

Tsukuba Ramen Festival

Tsukuba Ramen Festival

Oct 12th - Oct 14th

Tsukuba has its own ramen festival every October at Kenkuygakuen Ekimae Park.

Ibaraki, Kenkyugakuen Eki-mae.. 1 ¥750


Mt Tsukuba

Mt Tsukuba

Sleiman Azizi

Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.

Onwa Yakiniku

Onwa Yakiniku

Tom Roseveare

Onwa Tsukuba is the second branch of the gourmet yakiniku brand, born in Tochigi's Utsunomiya.


About Tsukuba

Tsukuba is widely recognised as Japan’s science center. Just a short 45 minutes away from Tokyo,
Tsukuba houses many research institutes such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the
Geographical Survey Institute, and many of these places come with their own planetariums and
museums for visitors.

An estimated 19,000 out of Tsukuba’s 223,000 citizens are researchers.

Tsukuba has sprawling parks like Kenkyugakuen Eki-mae Koen, Doho Park, and Matsumi Park that
are perfect for strolls or picnics. But a great way to explore the city would be by bicycle, and these
can be rented at the tourist information office at Tsukuba Station for 500 yen a day.

If you’re up for a hike or a spectacular view, Mount Tsukuba’s twin peaks await you. You may choose
to embark on an hour to 90-minute climb to either peak or pay a small fee and take a cable car to
the top for a panorama of the Kanto region.