Kairakuen Garden
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One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. A famous plum blossom spot with approximately 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties. The view from Kobuntei is spectacular!
Highlights
- Approximately 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties
- Spectacular view from Kobuntei
- Mystical atmosphere of the Moso bamboo grove
- Natural beauty of the four seasons
- Garden full of history
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-3-3 Tokiwacho, Mito, Ibaraki Search for tourist attractions in Ibaraki
- Access
- A 5-minute walk from Kairakuen Station on the JR Joban Line (open only on weekends and holidays during the Plum Festival). Take the bus bound for Kairakuen from Mito Station and get off at "Kairakuen/Tokiwa Jinja-mae". Show route
- Op.Hours
- Mid-February to September 30th: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM October 1st to Mid-February: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open year-round except for the main Kairakuen garden. *Hours may vary during special events.
- Fee
- General Admission: Adults ¥320, Children ¥160 Group Admission: Adults ¥240, Children ¥130 * Visitors aged 70 and over receive a 50% discount on admission.
- INFO
- * Please refrain from bringing pets (dogs, etc.) into the Kairakuen Main Garden (Tokiwa Park), a designated historic site and place of scenic beauty, and the historical museum area. * Bicycles are not allowed in the Main Garden and historical museum area.
Overview
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