Day trip from Tsukuba to Chikusei
Chikusei lies 29 km (18 mi) north-west of Tsukuba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Chikusei is a realistic day trip from Tsukuba: about 28 min each way by road.
| Tsukuba | Chikusei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 241,656 | 100,753 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Chikusei
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Common questions
How far is Chikusei from Tsukuba?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tsukuba; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tsukuba to Chikusei by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tsukuba and Chikusei?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.