Starting from my base near Shin-Koiwa Station, I took the train to Akihabara, then transferred to the Tsukuba Express for Tsukuba Station in Ibaraki prefecture. Just outside exit A4 is bus stop #1, the stop for Mt. Tsukuba. I arrived just in time to catch the next bus, and since it was a Thursday, the crowds were light. The ride takes about 40 minutes, so I was thankful to get a seat. The ride seems a bit long at first, but after just a few minutes, Mt. Tsukuba revealed itself under wonderfully clear skies. It had been a rainy day in Tokyo the day before, so seeing such beautiful weather made me feel even more excited for the adventure ahead! Most visitors begin their hike at the side of Tsukubasan Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest and most important shrines, a worthy destination on its own - even for those who don't practice Shinto. The shrine complex is peaceful and surrounded by nature. As it was already late in the day, I decided to take the sho...
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