Tsukuba Shrine

筑波山神社

4.3Est. 90Tsukuba, Kanto

Overview

Ancient mountain shrine on twin-peaked Mount Tsukuba, 3,000 years of sacred worship history.

Worshipping the twin peaks of Mount Tsukuba. Nantai (male) and Nyotai (female), this shrine has a history of mountain worship spanning over 3,000 years. The approach passes through centuries-old cedar groves before reaching the midway worship hall at 270 meters elevation. A cable car and ropeway connect to the 877-meter summit, where the panorama stretches from Tokyo Skytree to Mount Fuji on clear days.

Practical info

Japanese name: 筑波山神社
Nearest station: Tsukuba Station (30 min bus)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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