IBARAKI

Kairakuen & Kodokan

Experience the Classical Beauty & Culture of Kairakuen Garden & Kodokan Mito Han School

You’re invited to escape the crowds of the major cities and journey to Ibaraki Prefecture, where you can take a carefree walk of one of Japan’s most famous gardens, before learning about the culture and etiquette of Japan.

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Access

Address

Kairakuen
1 Chome Tokiwacho, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0033
Kodokan
1 Chome-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito City, Ibaraki 310-0011

Contact

Kairakuen
Tel:+81 29-244-5454

Kodokan
Tel: +81 29-231-4725

Business hours

Kairakuen
07:00 - 18:00 (Oct.1 - Feb.19)
06:00 - 19:00 (Feb.20 - Sept.30)

Kodokan
09:00 - 16:30(Oct.1 - Feb.19)
09:00 - 17:00(Feb.20 - Sept.30)
Closed over the New Year's Holiday (Dec.29 - 31)

WEB site

Ibaraki Guide: Kairakuen Garden Ibaraki Guide: Kodokan

MAP

Digital Map

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