Kairakuen Main Garden Admission Ticket
- Kairakuen is one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan," along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama.
- There are about 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties planted within Kairakuen, and the garden becomes bustling with tourists in early spring.
- Kairakuen's undulating terrain is home to cedar and bamboo forests, cherry blossoms, azaleas, bush clover, and other plants, as well as historical sites such as the front gate, the Kairakuen Memorial Monument, Togyokusen, and Sen'eidai, making it a place that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.
- The Mito Plum Festival is scheduled to be held from February 11th to March 20th.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Natural habitats |
| Natural scenery | Forests |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
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- Facility Introduction -
Kairakuen is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama.
The garden was opened in 1842 by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord of the Mito domain, with the desire to create a place that he and his subjects could enjoy together.
There are about 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties planted, and the park is bustling with visitors who come to see the plum blossoms. The park is decorated with seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, bush clover, and bi-seasonal cherry blossoms in early winter.
-About admission-
- Opening times
Mid-February to September 30: 6:00 to 19:00
October 1st to mid-February: 7:00-18:00
*Open until 5pm on weekends and holidays from February 15th to March 9th
- No fixed closing days
- Please refrain from bringing pets (dogs, etc.) into the park.
★ Admission is free for those who meet the following criteria ★
- Residents of Ibaraki Prefecture *Proof of residence must be presented. Except during the plum blossom viewing period (mid-February to late March)
- Elementary, junior high, and high school students who enrolled on a Saturday other than spring, summer, or winter holidays Spring break: March 25th to April 5th Summer break: July 21st to August 31st Winter break: December 25th to January 7th of the following year
- Those receiving welfare assistance
- Those with a disability certificate (including one caregiver)
- Those who have a designated intractable disease medical care benefit certificate (including one caregiver)
- Free for everyone on Ibaraki Prefecture Day (11/13)
- Free admission for all visitors who enter from opening time until 9:00 a.m. *Excluding the plum blossom viewing period (mid-February to late March)
There are about 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties planted in Kairakuen, and it is crowded with tourists in early spring.
Purchase Notice
- Eligible customers will receive free admission. For details, please check the "Product Description" before purchasing.
Please note that changes or cancellations cannot be made after purchase. - Please refrain from bringing pets (dogs, etc.) into the park.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Kairakuen [You can enter through the front gate, east gate, Togyokusenmon, and south gate]
Address: 1-3-3 Tokiwa-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki PrefectureCancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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