2025 Mito Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

1-1-1 Miyamachi, Mito City, Mito Station Building 029-297-7179 Business hours: 10:00-22:00 Ibaraki Prefecture is said to have many sake breweries in the Kanto region, and there is a local sake bar in the Mito Station building that has sake from all over Ibaraki Prefecture. You can drink one cup for just ¥300. The map of Ibaraki Prefecture has a map of the sake breweries and the manufacturing process, so it's easy to understand. I personally recommend Tsukinoi Sake Brewery. I recommend it before or after sightseeing. #Mito #Ibaraki #Sake #SakeBar

Decided to head to Kairakuen so we drove and parked next to the park. It was a lovely day, sunny and windy. Lovely swan posing elegantly next to the cherry blossom tree. During the season, all you need to do is just find a park and walk in, you will find yourself surrounded by lovely flowers. Anyway it was until the very end of the walk that we realized we have not entered the Kairakuen which requires entrance fee. We have thought the park that we walked was Kairakuen. 😅 Blur me who did not do the research well. Hoping I will get another chance to visit Japan in the cherry blossom season and go back to Kairakuen!#japan

Mito Plaza Hotel . . An antique hotel with a city feel, like a European guest house. Enjoy afternoon tea and a hotel stay at Mito Plaza Hotel 🍰☕️ . We had afternoon tea in a lovely courtyard filled with greenery ♡ It's a covered greenhouse, so it's great that you can enjoy it regardless of the weather or season. The space is just too comfortable...! . When we visited, it was just the beginning of spring, so the menu was centered around strawberries 🍓 We recommend visiting on an empty stomach 🤤◎ #luxuryhotel #hotelroyalpark

A trip to Ibaraki for gourmet food and scenic spots 🌱 Kairakuen, famous for its plum blossoms, and cafes 🌸☕️ . Kairakuen, the pride of Ibaraki Prefecture, is famous for its plum blossoms. It was a while ago, but it was in full bloom and it was so beautiful!! We went into the plum garden and took pictures and walked around surrounded by plum blossoms. 📸 . After getting tired from walking, we went to the cafe inside Kairakuen! The sweets served in mortars were so delicious 🤤 The classic tiramisu and something that gave us a Japanese and spring feeling. We enjoyed the look of it too ♡ #hotelroyalpark#photogenic spot

Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Staying at the Mito Plaza Hotel. Introducing a wonderful room!!! The bathroom was also very nice♡ A stylish space that makes you want to take a mirror selfie. There were plenty of amenities, which was helpful. I recommend taking a long soak in the bathtub. #hotelroyalpark #luxuryhotel

Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. I found a wonderful hotel! Mito Plaza Hotel. It's a place reminiscent of Taisho era romance, like a guest house in the forest. When you step inside, it's like a different world. It was a wonderful place with lots of photo spots. #luxuryhotel#hotelroyalpark

Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. I stayed at the Mito Plaza Hotel. It was a wonderful hotel, so I'd like to introduce the room! The room had a calm atmosphere. It was Western-style and elegant!! The bed was fluffy and extremely comfortable!! For dinner, I had the hotel's special bento box. #luxuryhotel#hotelroyalpark

TeamLab has decorated Kairakuen Garden. It's a fantastical world that both adults and children can enjoy. I think you can view it all in about an hour.

I went to the Mito Plum Festival at Kairakuen, one of Japan's three most famous gardens. ✨ The Plum Festival is an early spring event held every year from mid-February to late March at Kairakuen and Kodokan. It was mid-March, so the plum blossoms were in full bloom, the weather was good, and it was crowded with tourists! There are about 100 kinds of 3,000 plum trees planted, and the plum blossoms in various colors were blooming, which was very beautiful. 💕 There were also many food stalls at the entrance to the garden, so I was able to enjoy a festival atmosphere for the first time in a while. ♫ 📍1-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture #IbarakiTourism #PlumBlossoms #AmazingView

One of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan" along with Kanazawa's Kenrakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. It is a very large Japanese garden, about the size of 64 Tokyo Domes. The busiest time of the year is the "Mito Plum Festival" season from mid-February to late March. 🌸 About 100 kinds of 3,000 plum trees are planted, and the beauty of the pink is a must-see. ♪ Apart from the plum season, we also recommend the magnificent Japanese house "Kobuntei" and the place of literary and martial arts training "Kobunkan"! 📍1-1251 Mikawa, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture #flowerviewing #plumgarden #Ibarakitourism #girlstrip #trip2022

Address: 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0034 Atmosphere/Facilities: Early November was a little early for the autumn leaves, but the green and yellow ginkgo trees were beautiful! I'd like to go next year when they're even yellower☺️ It's located near Kairakuen and Tokiwa Shrine! It's a lovely row of ginkgo trees, so please be sure to stop by😸 #ginkgo #shrine #autumn leaves

Address: 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0034 Atmosphere/Facilities: The bamboo was lovely, like that of Arashiyama in Kyoto! It was a rare opportunity to take a walk while enjoying the calming atmosphere! From Kairakuen, you can see Senba Park and Senba Lake! This is a view that can only be seen here, so please come and visit 🦢 #Shrine #Autumn leaves

Address: 1-1251 Mikawa, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 310-0912 Atmosphere/Facilities: If you go to Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this is a place you should definitely visit! The plum blossoms are not in bloom in autumn and winter, but the picturesque scenery is soothing! It is especially recommended during the plum and cherry blossom seasons! It is a great walking course! The entrance fee was 300 yen 🍁 Tokiwa Shrine is right next door!! The air was clear!! #Shrine #Autumn leaves

Address: 8-18 Kyoei-cho, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki 312-0043 Atmosphere/Facilities: The interior had a beautiful and stylish atmosphere with sunlight filtering through the trees! You could choose two types of bread from several available! I chose French bread and whole wheat bread! They were all delicious and I was very satisfied!! If you're visiting Ibaraki, be sure to stop by! #cafe#retro streetscape

Address: 2160-3 Horimachi, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 310-0903 Atmosphere/Facilities: The interior of the store is decorated with precious wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere! There is a wide variety of Japanese sweets, and they are just the right amount of sweet and delicious! They go perfectly with matcha!! If you visit Mito, please stop by! 😸 #cafe#retro streetscape

[Leisurely Japanese Stroll | Lake Mito Chiba] #I miss my leisurely days in Japan Mito City is not believed to be a popular tourist attraction, but sometimes go to these places. It is a good choice to feel the local atmosphere. There is a big shopping mall right outside Mito Station. After walking around the shopping mall, you can also visit the famous local attraction, Lake Chiba. Lake Chibo is about 3 kilometers long, the lake is in the shape of a gourd, and there are many different animals on the lake. You can also row a boat and ride a jet ski. Many people jogged around the lake. It is recommended to come in the afternoon. It's a good half-day trip to take photos while walking here and watch the carp #I miss #picnic spots

This time I went to Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture! Mito is famous for Kairakuen Garden. Kairakuen Garden is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, along with Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and Korakuen Garden in Okayama. Kairakuen Garden was built by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord of the Mito Domain. Everyone knows Mito Komon. Kairakuen Garden is very famous for its plum blossoms, and since the best time to see them has passed, I recommend going next year when they are in their best condition. You can also enter Kobuntei. The view from Kobuntei was also very nice! It is a 30-minute walk from JR Joban Line Mito Station, and when there are events, the temporary Kairakuen Station is open, so it is about a 5-minute walk from Kairakuen Station. #Ibaraki #Mito

There are many wonderful places around Mito Station. Among them, Kairakuen, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, is well worth seeing. If you visit in the fall, the autumn leaves are spectacular!! Lake Senba is also lovely. #Couple trip #Historic site

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About an hour from Tokyo on the Hitachi Express, delicious gourmet food awaits in Mito. The first place you should visit is Hitachino Brewing Mito. This is a shop where you can enjoy Ibaraki's proud craft beer, Hitachino Nest Beer. From fruity white beer to bitter IPA, you can enjoy a drink to suit your taste. And for coffee lovers, Saza Coffee is a must-try. The apple pie, which goes well with aromatic coffee, is exquisite. The crispy crust and sweet and sour apples are irresistible. Why not enjoy a luxurious gourmet trip in Mito? #0 Yen Trip February 2025

One of Japan's three great gardens, Kairakuen, has been hosting the Plum Festival since February 11. Thanks to the warmth of March, the plum blossoms are nearly in full bloom. Many people have also visited Senba Lake and Senba Park, which are adjacent to Kairakuen. The plum blossoms have a very pleasant fragrance, making you feel that spring is just around the corner. Although it snowed on March 3, it seems that the scenic beauty could still be enjoyed. Since Senba Lake has a circumference of 3 km, it might be nice to take a walk around it.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Because it is by the sea, you can stroll here to enjoy the flowers and feel the sea breeze, which is super romantic. . 🛖 Kairakuen A Japanese garden located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Designated as a national historic site and scenic spot (designated as "Tokiwa Park"). Traditionally, it is regarded as one of the three great gardens in Japan along with Korakuen (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) and Kenrokuen (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture). . 🌸Tatsunoguchi Cherry Blossom Festival A total of 1,300 meters of lanterns will be decorated at Ryu-no-guchi Water Park and the cherry trees along the Kuji River embankment🏮When lit up at night, you can enjoy the dreamy cherry blossoms wrapped in light🌸 🕐Lighting time: after sunset 📅Holding time: Saturday, March 29, 19:00 to 19:30 Fireworks display🎇 - 💡Chinese local tour operators directly face customers🇯🇵 📝More fun guides are continuously updated~

If there is a place where you can experience the romance of the spring fireworks festival the most, it must be the Tatsunoguchi Sakura Festival Fireworks Festival🌸. The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully with the fireworks~ The cherry blossom petals fall with the fireworks and sprinkle on your hands. It is a romantic spring story unique to Japan🌷 - 🗺️Daily Tour Route 14:20 Ibaraki Seaside Park🦋 16:00 Kairakuen🛖 18:00 Tatsunoguchi Sakura Festival (Fireworks Festival)🌸 . ✨Scenic Spot Experience 🦋Ibaraki Seaside Park The park is very large, covering an area of ​​190 hectares. In the vast sea of ​​flowers💐, the most conspicuous and spectacular are the butterfly flowers and broom grass, which cover the entire hill⛰. There is also a Ferris wheel in the distance🎡. In order to facilitate taking pictures, the park also has a sidewalk so that the composition of the photo will not be destroyed by too many pedestrians. Because it is by the sea, you can stroll here to enjoy the flowers and feel the sea breeze, which is super romantic. . 🛖 Kairakuen A Japanese garden located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Designated as a national historic site and scenic spot (designated name: "Tokiwa Park"). It is traditionally regarded as one of the three great gardens in Japan along with Korakuen (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) and Kenrokuen (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture). . 🌸Tatsunoguchi Cherry Blossom Festival A total of 1,300 meters of lanterns will be decorated at Ryu-no-guchi Water Park and the cherry trees along the Kuji River embankment🏮When lit up at night, you can enjoy the dreamy cherry blossoms wrapped in light🌸 🕐Lighting time: after sunset 📅Holding time: Saturday, March 29, 19:00 to 19:30 Fireworks display🎇 - 💡Chinese local tour operators directly face customers🇯🇵 📝More fun guides are continuously updated~

Mito Castle flourished as the residence of the Mito Tokugawa family, and was known as the center of "Mitogaku" during the Edo period. 📖✨ Mitogaku was the source of the Sonno Joi ideology and had a major impact on the history of the late Edo period. 📜 The castle ruins are still home to the domain school "Kodokan," which was in use at the time, making it a must-see spot for history buffs! The restored Otemon Gate and Yakuimon Gate are also worth seeing. 👀 Why not take a leisurely stroll while feeling the history of Mito? #MitoCastle #Kodokan #Mitogaku #ExploringHistory #IbarakiTourism #CastleRuinsTour #0YenTripFebruary2025

📍Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture I'm heading to Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture I'll introduce the spots I visited on a 2-day trip by train and on foot. ⚫︎Statue of Mito Komon Statue of Mito Komon at Mito Station ⚫︎Milk Stand in Ibaraki Juice stand outside the ticket gates at Mito Station Seasonal fruits available too🍓🍈 ⚫︎Howaen The Mito Hydrangea Festival is held during hydrangea season I was surprised at how many types of hydrangea there are🪷 and they were so beautiful. ⚫︎Art Museum Mito A work by Arata Isozaki towering in the middle of Mito🗼 It looks like GG, but it's real. It was quite impressive. Use it as a reference for your trip🔖 #IbarakiPrefecture #IbarakiTourism #DomesticTravel #FreeHotelStay

🍁Autumn Day Trip to Mito🍁 On a refreshing autumn day in October 2024, I went on a day trip from Tokyo to Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture! 🌿🚆 🌅 Morning: To Mito on the Hitachi Express I got up early in the morning and boarded the Hitachi Express🚄 from Shinagawa Station. I arrived at Mito Station in about 1.5 hours! The view from the train window was autumnal, and I was excited to start my journey✨ 🍂 Kairakuen: Impressed by the beauty of the autumn leaves The first place I went to was Kairakuen🍁. This is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, and the autumn leaves are very beautiful. In the "Autumn Leaves Room", the bright red leaves looked like a painting! 🖼️✨ I also stopped by Kobuntei and enjoyed a panoramic view of the garden from the second floor. We also saw the Taro Cedar tree, which is over 1,000 years old, and were overwhelmed by its grandeur 🌲😲 🦢 A leisurely stroll around Lake Senba The next place we visited was Lake Senba🌊. It was great to eat soft serve ice cream🍦 while strolling around the lake! Black swans🖤 and swans🤍 were swimming gracefully on the lake, and the tranquil scenery was soothing. 🏯 Afternoon: Feel the history at Kodokan In the afternoon, we went to Kodokan📖, where we learned about the history of Mito. This is one of the largest domain schools in Japan, built during the Edo period, and is a place where you can feel the history and culture of the Mito domain. In a calm atmosphere, we took our time to look around the old school🏯✨ 🌙 Evening: Take the Hitachi Express to Tokyo The fun time flew by! In the evening, we took the Hitachi Express🚆 from Mito Station back to Tokyo. It was a wonderful autumn day where I was able to enjoy the autumn leaves, history, and nature 🍂💖 I want to visit Mito again! ✨ #DomesticTravelGuide #Mito #MitoCity #Kairakuen #ThreeFamousGardens #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #DayTrip #TrainTrip #ThreeFamousGardensofJapan

Mito Sannomaru Hotel, located in Mito City in the Kanto region of Japan, is a perfect blend of history and modernity. Let me take you into this unique hotel and experience its charm. **1. Location** The hotel is located in the heart of Mito City, with easy access to major business districts and transportation hubs. The surrounding area is rich in dining and shopping resources, and the hotel is easily accessible by car or public transportation. **2. Hotel Exterior and Lobby** The hotel's exterior design is elegant yet modern, and its unique architectural style is highly recognizable in the area. When you step into the lobby, you will be attracted by its spacious and bright space. The lobby is simply decorated with a touch of style, and the staff is warm and attentive, making you feel at home. **3. Room Experience** The rooms at Mito Sannomaru Hotel are uniquely designed, and each room is a perfect combination of comfort and quality. The beds are soft and comfortable, allowing you to relax as soon as you lie down. The rooms are well-equipped, with high-speed Wi-Fi and other entertainment facilities to meet your needs. In addition, each room is equipped with a window with a view, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while relaxing. **4. Dining Experience** The hotel's restaurant offers a variety of cuisines, from traditional Japanese cuisine to Western cuisine. In addition, the hotel's bar is a great place to relax and enjoy a quiet evening with a variety of wines. **5. Nearby Attractions and Activities** Mito City has many famous tourist attractions and activities. You can visit the nearby history museum to experience the cultural heritage of the Mito area, or take a walk in the nearby park to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. In addition, the hotel offers a variety of local tour activities for guests, so you won't miss any of the highlights of your trip. **6. Conclusion** Overall, Mito Sannomaru Hotel is a highly recommended place to stay. Its excellent location, elegant architecture, comfortable rooms, and a wide range of dining options make it a great place to stay. In addition, the attractions and activities around the hotel add more fun to your trip. If you are planning a trip to Mito City, consider staying at Mito Sannomaru Hotel, and you will have a pleasant stay.

👍️Recommended reasons: Senba Lake in Mito City is like a pearl embedded in the city, a great place for leisure walks and getting close to nature. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and is a habitat for swans and egrets. Whether you watch the mist rising from the lake in the early morning or the birds returning to their nests at dusk, this place will bring you peace and touch your heart. 📅Travel tips: • Opening hours: Open all day. • Recommended duration: 2 hours, suitable for a walk around the lake or a short break. • Must-see highlights: • Swans on the lake: Whether it's the graceful white swans or the leisurely water birds, they are great subjects for photography. • Egret silhouettes: In the morning or evening, egrets often hover over the lake or stand still in the water, like a vivid painting. • Charming night view: At night, the lakeside is adorned with lights, and the lake reflects the starlight, creating a romantic atmosphere. 🚗Transportation tips: • From Mito Station: • On foot: About 20 minutes, you can also enjoy the cityscape of Mito along the way. • Bus: Take a bus bound for "Kairakuen, Senba Lake," and arrive in about 10 minutes. • Taxi: About 5 minutes, costing around JPY 1,000. • Self-driving: There are several parking lots by the lake, costing about JPY 300-500. 💗Other tips: • Experience suggestions: • The lakeside trail is about 3 km long, suitable for jogging, cycling, or walking. • There is a boat rental service in the lake area, where you can experience rowing and get close to the swans in the lake. • Best viewing time: • Early morning or dusk is more suitable for bird watching, and the soft sunlight makes the scenery more poetic. • Family-friendly: There is a children's play area by the lake, perfect for a family outing. • Food recommendations: There are many small cafes near the lake where you can enjoy Japanese desserts or a leisurely cup of coffee. • Photography tips: • Choose to shoot swans and egrets in the morning or evening, as the interplay of light and shadow adds more artistic conception. • The lakeside lights at night are suitable for slow shutter photography, capturing the dreamy lake view. The beauty of Senba Lake lies not only in its natural scenery but also in the relaxing atmosphere it provides. Whether you are alone or with family and friends, this place will be a warm memory. Come and explore this water paradise where swans and egrets dance together! 🦢✨