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Tsukuba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan

About Tsukuba

Tsukuba is a modern town built around theUniversity of Tsukuba—one of the most respected public universities in Japan and home to three Nobel Prize winners and asynchrotron. The city is also located at the foot ofMount Tsukubawhich offers scenic views, hiking, and lifts. The surrounding area is mostly agricultural.

Top Attractions in Tsukuba

Explore the best things to see and do in Tsukuba:

  • Mount Tsukuba
  • Mount Tsukuba Shrine
  • Science Square Tsukuba
  • The Science Museum of Map and Survey
  • Tsukuba Expo Center
  • Tsukuba Space Center

Where to Eat in Tsukuba

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴El Torito
  • 🍴Heartland
  • 🍴Menya AOI
  • 🍴Ton-Q
  • 🍴Tsukuba Sansuitei
  • 🍴West House

Where to Stay in Tsukuba

  • 🏨Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tsukuba
  • 🏨Hotel New Takahashi Takanodai
  • 🏨Hotel Nikko Tsukuba

Tsukuba Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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