Kairakuen Main Garden admission ticket (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

Kairakuen is one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan," alongside Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama. The garden features about 3,000 plum trees across 100 varieties, attracting many visitors during early spring.

Facilities and Attractions

Kairakuen's landscape includes cedar and bamboo forests, cherry blossoms, azaleas, bush clover, and other plants. Historical sites such as the front gate, Kairakuen Memorial Monument, Togyokusen, and Sen'eidai enhance its appeal.

Events

The Mito Plum Festival is held from February 11th to March 20th, offering a special experience for visitors during this period.

Admission Details

Mid-February to September 30: Open from 6:00 to 19:00. October 1st to mid-February: Open from 7:00 to 18:00. There are no fixed closing days.

★ Admission is free for those who meet the following criteria ★

• Except during the plum blossom viewing period (mid-February to late March)
• Elementary, junior high, and high school students 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)

Eligible customers will receive free admission.