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Korakuen

茨城県

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One of the three most famous gardens in Japan, established by Tokugawa Nariaki.

Korakuen is a Japanese garden that is counted as one of Japan's three famous gardens, along with Okayama's Kourakuen and Kanazawa's Kenrokuen. It was established by Tokugawa Nariaki, and the garden is also famous for its abundant plum trees, with around 3,000 trees in the garden. There are also many other attractions in the surrounding area, such as the Koubuntei, Togei no Izumi, and Senba Lake. Why not enjoy cherry blossom viewing and sightseeing there?

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic History

Highlights

Point 1

Chashitsu Koubuntei, Located in a Beautiful Garden

Koubuntei stands in the midst of a spacious garden, surrounded by beautiful greenery. The tea room itself is also surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden, providing a healing atmosphere for visitors. Once inside the tea room, you can enjoy tea in a quiet atmosphere. During the autumn season, Koubuntei offers a stunning view of the tea room and the beautiful autumn leaves. Koubuntei is particularly popular among the tea rooms in the Kairakuen garden, and offers tea ceremony experience programs, as well as services for matcha and Japanese sweets. On special occasions, it is open to the public, allowing many people to enjoy the beauty of Koubuntei.

Point 2

Beautiful Lake Chiba, Located Next to Kairakuen Garden

Lake Chiba is located on the east side of Kairakuen Garden, with cherry blossom trees and a promenade surrounding it. Benches are placed along the lakeside, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. You can also rent a boat at the Lake Chiba boat dock and enjoy the scenery from the lake. Kairakuen Garden and Lake Chiba are close to each other, so you can visit both on the same day. By visiting Kairakuen Garden and Lake Chiba together, you can enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden and lakeside scenery at once!

Point 3

Visit the Residence and School of the Lord of the Ibaraki Domain, Tokugawa Nariaki

Kodo-kan is a school built by the Lord of the Ibaraki Domain, Tokugawa Nariaki, during the late Edo period, and is considered an excellent example of Japanese architecture. Today, it serves as a museum exhibiting the history and culture of the Ibaraki Domain. The courtyard of Kodo-kan features a relocated Buddhist temple from the Ibaraki Domain's Bodai-ji Temple, adding to its charm. Both Kairaku-en and Kodo-kan are historical buildings from the Edo period, offering cultural experiences as tourist spots. By visiting both Kairaku-en and Kodo-kan, you can immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ibaraki.

Point 4

Cherry Blossom Viewing at One of Japan's Representative Spots

Kairakuen is one of Japan's representative cherry blossom viewing spots, and many people visit every year from early to mid-April. There are about 3,000 cherry blossom trees planted in Kairakuen, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery such as cherry blossom tunnels and illuminations. During the cherry blossom viewing season, events are also held, and the "Otemon Square" in the center of Kairakuen is lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. In addition, many food stalls are set up on the surrounding streets, so you can enjoy gourmet food while taking a stroll. However, it's expected to be crowded during the cherry blossom viewing season, so it's recommended to plan your visit in advance, such as visiting early or using a less crowded spot during peak times!

Point 5

Museum where you can see items related to the Tokugawa family!

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The Tokugawa Museum is a museum with materials and exhibits related to the Tokugawa family, where you can see items related to the Tokugawa family. It includes a wide range of items from various fields, such as art, crafts, weapons and costumes, calligraphy and painting, passed down in the Tokugawa family. Kairakuen Garden and the Tokugawa Museum are adjacent to each other, so you can enjoy both tourist spots at the same time. The Tokugawa Museum is within walking distance from Kairakuen Garden, and the admission fee is 2,500 yen for adults and 1,100 yen for children. Why not visit both spots as a set when you visit Kairakuen Garden?

Sightseeing

One of Japan's Top Three Gardens, Enjoying Seasonal Flowers Throughout the Year

This Japanese garden covers an expansive area of approximately 1.2 million square meters and features ponds and gardens of various sizes. It was presented to Tokugawa Nariaki, the lord of Mito, during the Edo period and is considered one of Japan's top three gardens. The garden is dotted with ponds of various sizes and offers views of diverse landscapes, including the remains of a samurai residence, tea rooms, stone bridges, a garden with a winding stream, and a dry landscape garden. Visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers such as about 3,000 plum trees and about 10,000 azaleas. In addition, there are tea houses and restaurants in the garden, allowing visitors to enjoy the garden while dining. This place is not only popular for enjoying the beautiful nature of the four seasons but also for feeling the culture and history. Why not take a stroll when you visit Mito?

Basic Information

	Address	Mito City
	Business Hours	7:00～18:00
	TEL	029-244-5454
	Web Site	https://www.ibarakiguide.jp/kairakuen.html

Average Review

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日本三名園の一、水戸藩九代藩主徳川斉昭公の開設になる天下の名園として、あまりにも名高い場所です。そして偕楽園と言えば、なんといっても梅。今年も梅まつりが行われています。ただし最近の寒波の影響か、開花はかなり遅れ気味で、2月下旬の時点でも多くの木がつぼみのままでした。とはいえ、梅の品種が多いのもこちら偕楽園の特徴。早咲きの梅の中にはちらほらと花を咲かせるもの、三分咲きくらいになって美しい姿を見せてくれるものも見受けられます。広い園内を歩き回って、そういう梅の花を訪ね歩くのもなかなか楽しいものでした。それにしても梅園の規模の大きさ、好文亭などの景色の美しさには圧倒されます。かつて入園無料であった偕楽園も、現在は梅の季節のみ有料（320円）になっています。でもそれだけの価値は十分にあると、改めて感じました。

2月23日の午前中、美しい景色が広がっていましたが、梅の花はまだあまり咲いていませんでした。もし満開だったら、さらに素晴らしい光景だったことでしょう。そんな中、お猿さんがやって来ていて、とても可愛らしい姿を見せてくれました。また、屋台もたくさん出ており、にぎやかな雰囲気が楽しめました。

梅祭り期間中の早朝に伺いました。平日ということもあり、人が少なくゆっくりと見物する事が出来ました。 2月末はまだ満開とは言えず、少ししか開花してませんでしたが、綺麗な梅が見れました^ ^ さすが日本名園です。

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偕楽園に隣接する美しい湖！