Mito Plum Blossom Festival (Kairakuen)

Roughly 3,000 plum trees in over 60 varieties scent one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, drawing crowds for taiko, tea ceremony and geisha dances.

일시 · 장소

일시: 2027/02/12 23:00 – 2027/03/21
장소: Kairakuen Garden（1-3-3 Tokiwacho, Mito, Ibaraki）
도시: Across Japan
가는 방법: Short walk from JR Kairakuen Station (seasonal) or ~20 min by bus from JR Mito Station.
요금: Inner garden ~¥300 for non-residents; festival grounds largely free.
주최: Mito Tourism & Convention Association

Getting there: Short walk from JR Kairakuen Station (seasonal) or ~20 min by bus from JR Mito Station.　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry: Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying: Inner garden ~¥300 for non-residents; festival grounds largely free.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language: Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for: culture seekers, families

Kairakuen was opened in 1842 by the Mito lord Tokugawa Nariaki as a garden for the people; the festival celebrates its early-spring plum blooms.

Visit a weekday morning to avoid crowds and catch the freshest fragrance.

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