Tsukuba Science City
Japan's largest research and academic city. Features like JAXA Tsukuba Space Center and National Museum of Nature and Science stimulate intellectual curiosity.
Japan's largest science city with about 300 research institutions and companies concentrated in one area. At JAXA Tsukuba Space Center, you can view actual rockets and spacesuits for free, and guided tours are available with advance reservation. Free viewing facilities are plentiful, including the Geology Museum and the National Institute of Land and Infrastructure Management's Map and Survey Science Museum. Mt. Tsukuba is a popular hiking spot with panoramic views of the Kanto Plain. Recently, it has also gained attention as a hub for startups, with stylish cafes and restaurants increasing in number.
Access
From Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express by bus or on foot
Hours
施設により異なる
Budget
無料〜¥500
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