Access

Tsukuba is easily accessible from Tokyo and the airport, and can be reached by a variety of transportation methods, including train, bus, and car.

Access map to Tsukuba Station and Tsukuba Center (See text description for details)

Access to Tsukuba Station / Tsukuba Center

Detailed transportation routes and estimated travel times via Tsukuba Express, JR Joban Line, Highway Bus, and Car.

  • Tsukuba Express Line
    • From Akihabara Station: Approx. 45 minutes. via Rapid train.
  • JR Joban Line + Bus
    • Via Tsuchiura Station: Approx. 45 minutes. from Ueno Station by Limited Express, then 30 minutes. by bus.
    • Via Hitachinoushiku Station: Approx. 60 minutes. from Ueno Station by Local train, then 30 minutes. by bus.
  • Highway Bus
    • From Tokyo Station: Approx. 65 minutes.
    • From Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport): Approx. 120 minutes.
    • From Narita International Airport: Approx. 55 minutes.
    • From Ibaraki Airport: Approx. 60 minutes. (Currently out of service).
  • Car
    • From Tokyo: Approx. 65 minutes. via Joban Expressway to Sakura-Tsuchiura IC, then 15 minutes. (about 6km) via local roads.
    • From Narita International Airport: Approx. 40 minutes. via Ken-O Expressway or Route 468 to Tsukuba-Ushiku IC, then 20 minutes. (about 12km) via local roads.

Tsukuba Science City Network Secretariat

2-20-5 Takezono, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki, Japan (1F, Tsukuba Center for Institutes, MEXT)

* Approximately 15 minutes on foot from TX Tsukuba Station