Lake Senba

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Located in the heart of Mito City, Lake Senba is a great place to relax for locals and visitors alike.
The lake is encircled by a 3-kilometer-long walking and jogging route near Kairakuen Garden and the Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art. It is the ideal route for a relaxing day of sightseeing. Bicycles and swan-shaped pedal boats are also available to rent. Moreover, there are several cafes on the lakeshore for a coffee or ice cream after your stroll.
Plenty of wildlife can be found around Lake Senba. Koi carp and terrapins inhabit the lake, while swans and other birds are seen swimming along the banks. Around 30 whooper swans make their nests at the lake between mid-October and March each year. Be sure to observe these swans from afar.

Information

Address: Senba-cho, Mito City
Access: By public transport: 20-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride from JR Mito Station
By car: 25-minute drive from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway
Website: https://www.city.mito.lg.jp/001373/senbako/
Contact: Mito City Park Association
TEL: 029-244-2888

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