Hiking Mt Tsukuba

Hiking Mt Tsukuba

🗓️ Date
Saturday, Dec 13
🕘 Meeting Time
Akihabara Station – 8:10 am
(Return to Akihabara is expected around 6:00 pm)
💸 Cost
Meetup fee: 1,500 yen
1,000 yen for those who joined the Exchange, Matsuri trip, hiking, hydro, rafting, or dolphin trips or lessons this year
Transport and cable car not included

🏞️ Trip Details
This day trip takes us to Mt Tsukuba, one of the most famous mountains in the Kanto region and long known as the home of the legendary frog oil. The mountain is full of strange rock formations with their own stories, and it has 2 summits, Nantai Peak and Nyotai Peak. From the top you can enjoy wide views over the Kanto plain and even see distant peaks on a clear day.

We will hike through forest trails and granite boulders, enjoy both summits, and explore the beautiful shrine area. There is also an option to take the cable car on the way down for anyone who prefers a more relaxed finish. If the timing works out we may be able to catch the famous frog oil show, a local performance that has been part of the mountain culture for many years. There maybe time at the end for an onsen.

🍱 What to Bring
• Comfortable hiking shoes and a small backpack
• Warm clothes for the afternoon as temperatures can drop quickly
• Picnic lunch, snacks, and water
• Cash for cable car and small shops around the shrine

📋 To join you must Sign Up on the form:
https://forms.gle/2MaHimGdp9BqDbej7

Note
The schedule and hike route may be adjusted depending on the weather and the pace of the group.