From Narita International Airport
(http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/index.html)

【Airport Liner】
It is convenient to take the Airport Liner, NATT'S which directs from the airport to Tsuchiura St. via Tsukuba Center. It takes approx.100mins.

For fare and time table, please see;
http://www.kantetsu.co.jp/bus/highway/english/natts.html

From Tokyo Station

【Joban Express Bus】
Joban Express Bus operates from Yaesu south exit of Tokyo station to Tsukuba Center. It takes approx. 80mins from Tokyo to Tsukuba.
For fare and time table, please see;
http://www.kantetsu.co.jp/bus/highway/english/center_d_w.html

【Tsukuba Express Train】
Tsukuba Express Train, TX, operates from Akihabara to Tsukuba, which takes approx. 45mins. From Tokyo St., you can take Yamanote Line to change at Akihabara St. for TX.
For more detail: http://www.mir.co.jp/english_guide.pdf
Japanese site: http://www.mir.co.jp/

Tsukuba Science City

Tsukuba is located at 50km northeast of Tokyo, known as the largest science city in Japan, consisting of over 100 government research institutions. City has its population of approx. 188000.

City Center

Tsukuba center complex consists of offices, banks, a post office, department store, shopping mall(Q`t), Nova Hall, the Okura Frontier Hotel, and bus terminal. It is very convenient for daily shopping.

Mt. Tsukuba of 877m lies the north of Tsukuba. Mt. Tsukuba has two peaks, symbolizing man and woman, known as God-living mountain.
There are many parks with sports facilities in Tsukuba. An average temperature of June is about 20 degrees Celsius.