Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Next to Tsukuba Mountain Cable Car Tsukubasancho Station)
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Cost per person
¥2,000
Located next to the Tsukubasancho Station of the Tsukuba Cable Car, the Koma Observatory offers stunning panoramic views from its rooftop observation deck. The building features a souvenir shop on the first floor and a restaurant on the second floor, where you can enjoy a meal with a 360-degree view. The observatory is free to enter, making it an accessible spot to take in the scenery. Popular dishes include spicy udon/Chinese noodles and Tsukuba Shamo chicken and egg rice bowl. The shop sells original goods and sweets, including Tsukuba Mountain-limited character merchandise. Open hours vary depending on the cable car schedule, generally from 9:00 to 17:20.