Mito Plum Blossom Festival

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The Mito Plum Blossom Festival began in 1896 when the railway between Mito and Ueno opened, and trains for viewing plum blossoms were implemented. The festival is held annually from mid-February to late March, coinciding with the blooming season of plum blossoms. Mainly, the festival takes place at Japan Heritage sites: Kairakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and Kodokan, previously the domain school of the Mito Domain. At Kairakuen, there are approximately 100 varieties and 3,000 plum trees, while at Kodokan, there are around 60 varieties and 800 plum trees. During the festival, there will be various events such as evening illuminations, fireworks, and the Japan Umeshu (plum liqueur) Festival. At this festival, you can try over 150 varieties of plum liqueur from all parts of the country.
The Mito Plum Blossom Festival is a beloved annual festival that brings the spirit of spring to Mito, attracting both locals and visitors.

Information

Address: Mito City
Access: ・Kairakuen
By public transport:
20 minutes by bus from Mito Station, alight at the following stops: "Kobuntei Omotemon Iriguchi", "Rekishikan/Kairakuen Iriguchi", "Kairakuen Higashimon/Tokiwa Jinja Kitasando", "Kairakuen/Tokiwa Jinja Mae", or "Kairakuen". From these stops, it's a 3 to 8-minute walk.
Or a short walk from Kairakuen Station. *Please note that trains make stops only during the Plum Blossom Festival on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
By car:
About 15 minutes from Mito-Kita Smart IC (ETC cars only) on the Joban Expressway
About 20 minutes from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway

・Kodokan
By public transport:
3 minutes by bus from Mito Station, alight at "Kodokan" and take a short walk. Or 8 minutes on foot from Mito Station
By car:
About 20 minutes from Mito-Kita Smart IC (ETC cars only) on the Joban Expressway
About 30 minutes from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Mid-February to late March
Kairakuen: 6:00-19:00
Kobuntei and Kodokan: 9:00-17:00
Website: https://mitokoumon.com/festival/ume.html
Contact: Mito Tourism and Convention Association: 029-224-0441

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