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Mito

Home of natto and a famous garden

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Photo: 水戸芸術館 - panoramio (3) – CyberOyaji / CC BY-SA 3.0

Things to do in Mito

Upcoming Mito Events

Japan Umeshu Festival 2025

Japan Umeshu Festival 2025

Early Mar

Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..

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Where to eat in Mito

The Drunken Duck in Mito City

The Drunken Duck in Mito City

Anonymous

The Drunken Duck, one of the best places to eat or drink in Ibaraki, is located in Mito City (as well as a second location in Katsuta)..

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Spicy Tandoor Indian Restaurant

Spicy Tandoor Indian Restaurant

Anonymous

Spicy Tandoor’s curry is delicious, and there is no other place in Mito to eat on a budget, especially considering the massive..

Soup Stop

Soup Stop

Elysse Hurtado

Soup Café Fika is a new restaurant located south-east of the Ibaraki Prefectural Government in Mito, offering tasty and afford..

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Places to stay in Mito

APA Hotel Mito Ekimae

APA Hotel Mito Ekimae

Peter Sidell

Just a minute from Mito station in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, APA Hotel Mito Ekimae is a typical business hotel, with rooms..

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Hotel Season Mito

Hotel Season Mito

Elena Lisina

The Hotel Season Mito is located close to JR Mito Station. Featuring all of the modern comforts, the hotel is close to many places..

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About Mito

Mito, the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, is home to one of Japan’s three great gardens, Kairaku-en Garden. The centerpiece of Mito, Kairaku-en Garden is famous for its plum blossoms in shades of red, white, and pink. With a 32-acre space and 100 varieties of plum trees and other plants, Kairaku-en Garden is a must-see in Mito.

Farther up Kairaku-en is Art Tower Mito, a cultural center that includes a concert hall, theater, and a contemporary art gallery. Furnished with a 100-metre tall tower, you will not miss it as you travel around the city.

Mito, with around 271,000 citizens, is also famous for natto, a fermented soybean dish that is popular in Japan but an acquired taste for most foreigners.

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