Kairakuen

Garden

This Japanese-style garden in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture was created by Tokugawa Nariaki—ninth lord of the Mito clan—in 1842. Along with Kanazawa’s Kenroku-en and Okayama’s Korakuen, it is one of Japan’s Top Three Gardens, and is nationally designated as both Historical Sites and Places of Scenic Beauty. It’s also famous for plum-viewing in spring, with roughly 3,000 plum trees in 100 varieties. The flowers and trees are beautiful year-round, with azaleas, cherry blossoms and fall leaves teaming up with Lake Senba to make memorable scenes. Every year, the “Mito Plum Festival” is held from late February to March.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Mitoshi Tokiwachou 1-3-3
Area: Mito / Kasama Area
Phone: 0292445454
Hours: [Mid-Feb.-9/30]6:00-19:00
[10/1-Mid-Feb.]7:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adult] 300yen [Children, 70 years old and over] 150yen [Admission fee (Group fee (20 people and above))] [Adult] 230yen [Children] 120yen [70 years old and over] 150yen
Parking Lot: Available(About1,200spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available in Kairakuen
Wi-Fi: Available (IBARAKI-FREE Wi-Fi *Kairakuen Kobuntei)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 5, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Pets are allowed in the Kairakuen expansion area