* Convenient routes from your start location -> Tsukuba station (Tsukuba Center) -> University of Tsukuba, Library on Library and Information Science.
* Printable directions page

Arriving on Foot

• Exit from the A2 exit of Tsukuba station and turn back in the opposite direction (away from the bus terminal).
• Follow this road until you see the Kasuga Area directly in front of you. There is a crosswalk without traffic light directly in front, so be careful of traffic when crossing the road. (There is a crosswalk with traffic light a short distance to the right.)
• The Library on Library and Information Science is in the building at the front right of the Kasuga Area.

Arriving by Bus

• 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 Azuma Shogakko Mae bus stop. 1 minutes from Tsukuba Center.

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.)
    • Hitachinoushiku station - Tsukuba Center - Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central) (in Japanese)
    • Arakawaoki station - Tsukuba Center - Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central) (in Japanese)
    • Tsuchiura station - Tsukuba Center - Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo (University of Tsukuba Central) (in Japanese)

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.
• Visitors arriving by car should park in the guest parking area that will be on the left after entering the Kasuga Area. Complete the necessary procedures at the main entrance security office (located at the building with a carriage porch).
  Refer to the Access Route Map.
• Use the map above for details about the areas around the university.
• For further questions about directions and access, call the Library on Library and Information Science main counter (029-859-1232).