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Kairakuen 偕楽園

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kairakuen today

  • What it is: One of Japan's three great gardens, laid out in 1842 by the lord of Mito, with about 3,000 plum trees, a bamboo grove and the Kobuntei villa.
  • Getting there: Bus from JR Mito Station, about 20 minutes.
  • Hours: 6:00–19:00 from mid February to 30 September; 7:00–18:00 from 1 October to mid February. Kobuntei 9:00–17:00 (to 16:30 in winter).
  • Admission: ¥320 adults; ¥500 during the plum festival. Kobuntei ¥230. Free for everyone before 9:00.
  • Tip: Plum blossoms peak from mid February to mid March; go early on weekends for quiet paths and free entry.
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Plum blossoms mid February to mid March

Checked against: 偕楽園 (いばらき観光マイスター / Ibaraki Guide) · 偕楽園 - 水戸観光コンベンション協会. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Kairakuen on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.