Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture (also includes parts of Ishioka City and Sakuragawa City)
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Mount Tsukuba, often compared to Mount Fuji, is a renowned peak easily accessible from Tokyo. It features two summits, Mount Nantai and Mount Nyotai, offering panoramic views. You can reach the top of Mount Nantai via an 8-minute cable car ride from Tsukuba Shrine followed by a 15-minute walk, or ascend Mount Nyotai with a 6-minute ropeway ride from Tsutsujigaoka and a 5-minute walk. Ideal for a day trip, the mountain is celebrated for its scenic beauty and is especially stunning during the autumn foliage season.
[Size] Elevation: Mount Nyotai 877m, Mount Nantai 871m