Mt. Tsukuba

Twin-peaked mountain in Ibaraki with panoramic views and a cable car.

Mt. Tsukuba is a twin-peaked mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture, with Nantai-san (871m) and Nyotai-san (877m) connected by a ridge trail. Known as one of Japan's most famous mountains since ancient times, it offers a moderate hike through forests filled with unique rock formations. The panoramic views from the summit stretch across the Kanto Plain to Tokyo and beyond on clear days.