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ODR Tour - Mt. Tsukuba Hiking

Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

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Let’s climb Mt. Tsukuba to aim for the majestic view of Kasumigaura, Pacific Ocean and mountains which surrounding Kanto plain. Mt. Tsukuba has two peaks which is called Nantaisan and Nyotaisan, and famous as the holly mountain. We will start climbing from Tsutsujigaoka, ascend 40 minutes until Benkeijaya junction, then keep climbing for 35minutes, arrive at the highest peak, Nantaisan. 15 minutes from Nantaisan will be Miyukigahara where the cable car station is located. Go through the summit of Nantaisan, then walk clockwise around the summit for 60 minutes, then we will be back to Miyukigahara. We will take 8 minutes cable car ride to descend the mountain. Afterwards we will take you to the hot spa to refresh your body.

>>>Mt. Tsukuba: 877m, Approximately 3.85km, 155 minutes hiking.
Yasato Onsen Spa: Adult (12+) Y1,160, Child (10-11) Y620
*It is for ages 10 and up.
*Exposed tattoos are not allowed at the hot spa.

Wear: Trekking shoes, Appropriate clothing for hiking (non-cotton material), Cap/hat.

Bring: Rain gear, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Towel, Water/snacks, (Trekking poles) , (Change of clothes), Yen for lunch, hot spa and anything you may need.

Cost

Adult (12+) $65, Youth (10-11) $63 (Cable car ride, Guide, Transportation included)

Registration Information

Choose from 2 easy ways to register for Outdoor Recreation tours: 

*In Person 
Stop by the Outdoor Recreation office, located in building 267! 

*Telephone 263-4671 
Give us a call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.~ 7 p.m. or weekends from 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. We are closed for all U.S Federal Holidays.