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Tsukuba Center Plaza, Hikarigaoka Station and more — 3 places you can visit, in Ibaraki, Tokyo. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 3

Tsukuba Center Plaza

Ibaraki Start here

The plaza in front of Tsukuba Station, designed by Arata Isozaki.

Getting there
Tsukuba Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Hikarigaoka Station

Tokyo

An Oedo, Yurakucho and Fukutoshin Line station.

Getting there
Hikarigaoka Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Hikarigaoka Park

Tokyo

A large metropolitan park on the site of former American military housing.

Getting there
Hikarigaoka Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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