Daikumachi

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

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Located in Mito City, historically associated with the Mito Tokugawa family (one of the three main Tokugawa clans), Daikumachi is one of the vibrant downtown districts in the northern Kanto area. The name "Daikumachi" comes from the fact that many carpenters ("daiku" in Japanese) lived in the town ("machi" in Japanese) during the period when the area was a castle town of Mito Castle.

Here, more than 300 establishments, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese eateries, snack bars, and bars, are clustered together, creating a lively atmosphere at night. It is home to many restaurants serving Mito's local cuisine, such as eel and anko-nabe (monkfish hot pot), as well as long-established historic ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants). Visitors can also experience the culture of "ozashiki" (a form of traditional banquet arrangement) with performances by geisha-like entertainers from the Mito Performing Artists Association, dressed in traditional Japanese attire.

Daikumachi is a great place for those who want to enjoy a traditional and immersive Japanese night out.

Information

Address: Ibaraki, Mito, Daikumachi 1-3-2, Kawakami Building
Access: By public transport: About 7 minutes by bus from the North Exit of Mito Station, get off at "Daikumachi". Or 25 minutes on foot
By car: About 15 minutes from the Mito IC on the Joban Expressway
Website: https://daikumachi-mito.jp
Parking: Please park in a nearby parking lot.

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