Kairakuen Garden

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The Kairakuen was built relatively recently, in 1841, by the local prince Tokugawa Nariaki. In contrast to the two other great landscape gardens of Japan, Kenrokuen and Korakuen, Kairakuen was not only for the pleasure of the ruling prince, but was also for open to the public, Kairakuen means "Park to Enjoy Together" ".

Overview

Address

1 Chome Tokiwacho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0033 (Map) (Directions)

Hours

6:00 - 19:00 Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday 6:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 6:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 19:00
Thursday 6:00 - 19:00
Friday 6:00 - 19:00
Saturday 6:00 - 19:00
Sunday 6:00 - 19:00
Holidays 6:00 - 19:00

Phone Number

029-244-5454

Website

city.mito.lg.jp

General Amenities

  • Paid parking
  • Free parking
  • Baby-friendly

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access
  • Multi-purpose toilet

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