Directions to University of Tsukuba, Art and Physical Education Library

*Convenient routes from your start location → Tsukuba station (Tsukuba Center) → University of Tsukuba, Art and Physical Education Library
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Directions from Tsukuba Station (Tsukuba Center) to University of Tsukuba Library (Art and Physical Education Library)

When exiting from the A3 exit of Tsukuba station, the No. 6 bus stop will be at the far right. (If you use the elevator, when you get off the elevator next to the A3 exit, the No.6 stop is on the left.) Board a Kanto Railway Co. bus (“Kantetsu Bus”); either Tsukuba Daigaku Junkan, Migi-Mawari (University of Tsukuba Loop, clockwise) route or a bus bound for Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central).(Timetable (PDF) / Bus Route Map (PDF))
Tsukuba station exits and Tsukuba Center bus terminal map (in Japanese)
Get off at Tsukuba Daigaku Nishi (University of Tsukuba West). 10 minutes from Tsukuba Center.
If you take the highway bus bound for University of Tsukuba, you can get off at Daigaku Kaikan (University Hall).

(In the map above the “University of Tsukuba Library” is the Central Library. Be aware that the Art and Physical Education Library is the final destination in these directions.)

Access to Tsukuba Station (Tsukuba Center)

Arriving by Train

By Tsukuba Express
Tsukuba station exits and Tsukuba Center bus terminal map (in Japanese)
- Get on the Tsukuba Express and get off at the final stop, Tsukuba station.
  (Timetable: 45 to 63 minutes from Akihabara station)
By JR Joban Line
- Take the JR Joban Line and get off at one of the following stations; Hitachinoushiku station, Arakawaoki station, Tsuchiura station. (in Japanese)
- From the station transfer to a Kanto Railway Co. bus (“Kantetsu Bus”) bound for either Tsukuba Center or Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central).
  (If you board a bus bound for Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central), there is no need to transfer at Tsukuba Center.)

駅探 Ekitan：Train transfer information (in Japanese) (in Japanese)
Yahoo! Route information (in Japanese)

Arriving by Highway Bus

Tsukuba station exits and Tsukuba Center bus terminal map (in Japanese)

Near the Yaesu South gate of Tokyo station, board a highway bus bound for University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba Daigaku) or Tsukuba Center (in Japanese). Get off at the bus stop closest to the library, or at Tsukuba Center (about 65 to 90 minutes, Fare: 1,200 yen)
Buses are available from Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Ibaraki Airport, Mito station, Osaka station, and Kyoto station.
- Tsukuba - Haneda Airport route (in Japanese)
- Tsuchiura / Tsukuba - Narita Airport route (in Japanese)
- Ibaraki Airport - Tsukuba route (in Japanese)
- Mito station - Tsuchiura / Tsukuba route (in Japanese)
- Mito station / Tsuchiura / Tsukuba - Kyoto / Osaka route (overnight bus) (in Japanese)

Notes

There is no parking lot for University of Tsukuba Library. Parking on the university campus is limited. Using public transportation when visiting the library is recommended.
If you must come by car, refer to the Access Route Map and stop at the Main Gate (Chuo-guchi) Information Center near the Administration Center to inform them that you will be visiting the Art and Physical Education Library, and receive instructions about where to park. (Ref: Parking map (PDF 371KB) (in Japanese))
The walk from the indicated parking lot to the Art and Physical Education Library may be about 10 minutes.
Use the map above for details about the areas around the university.
For further questions about directions and access, call the Art and Physical Education Library main counter (029-853-2878).