[2] Transportation between Tsukuba Center and University Hall (Daigaku-Kaikan)
The University Hall is around 3.5km away from Tsukuba Center. The local bus system is the most convenient way to travel between the two areas.
Please note that all events on December 5 (Mon) are held at Kasuga Area (Kasuga Campus), which is within walking distance from Tsukuba Center. (See [5] below.)
From Tsukuba Center bus terminal, use Stop 6 and take the 筑波大学循環（右回り) bus, or the University of Tsukuba Loop-line (Clockwise) bus. Note, Stop 6 also serves the筑波大学循環（左回り）bus, or the University of Tsukuba Circulation (Counter-Clockwise) bus. Both will arrive at the University Hall, but the Loop-line（右回り）bus is the preferred route bus to take, so please take note when using the bus. Both are number C10.
You can take buses number 10,11C, 20, 30, 30A bound for Tsukuba Univ.chuo at Stop 6. The name of the bus stop at the University Hall is Daigaku-Kaikan-mae. From University Hall to Tsukuba Center, take the Counter-Clockwise bus. There are other services that connect Tsukuba Center and University Hall. Those who have interests in those services please check “Detailed Transportation Information.”
Tips to ride local buses
- Fare between Tsukuba Center and Daigaku-Kaikan-mae is 200 jpy.
- Payment by cash: get a paper strip (整理券) at the entrance when you get on the bus. Pay to your driver when you get off the bus.
- Payment by IC card: Touch an IC card reader at the entrance when you ride and touch an IC reader at the bus driver when you get off.
- Some buses are cash-only but all Circle buses have IC card readers.