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Mito Plum Festival
(Mito no Ume Matsuri)
水戸の梅まつり（水戸）
View plum blossoms at the prestigious Kairakuen Garden near Tokyo
Last updated by Angus M
on December 16, 2024
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
DATE
2025
: 11th February (Tue) – 20th March (Thu)
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Hours
Min
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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-12-16
TIME & SCHEDULE
2025 Season
Kairakuen Garden
6am-7pm : Mid Feb. to 30th Sep.
7am-6pm : 1st Oct. to Mid Feb.
After 9am: 320 yen (adult) , 16o yen (child)
*Free entrance between 6am-9pm. except between 11th Feb. and 20th Mar.
After 9am: 320 yen (adult) , 16o yen (child)
Kodokan
9am-5pm : 20th Feb. to 30th Sep.
9am-4:30pm : 1st Oct. to 19th Feb.
420 yen (adult) , 210 yen (child)
Night Ume Festival (Light-up Event)
TBC
*The schedule below is from the ‘2024’ season.
Saturday, February 24, 5 pm-8 pm at Mito Castle Ruins.
Fireworks: Saturday, March 2, 5 pm-8 pm at Kairakuen
*On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays during the festival, there are also events such as tea ceremonies and Nagashi Hina Dolls.
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-12-16
COST
Please see above
*Information last checked on 2024-12-16
How to enjoy the Mito Plum Festival
Picturesque scenery
(Insta worthy!)
Fun for a group of friends
Good for solo travelers
Romantic Evening
Enjoy 2-4 hours
💕The Sweet Aroma of Spring!
Come to 💐Mito Plum Festival for an early spring celebration!
Although many think of cherry blossoms🌸 as the symbol of Japanese spring, plum blossoms (“ume”) have historically been cherished during springtime as well. The charming pink and white plum blossoms actually bloom even earlier than cherry blossom! In a few words, they symbolize the arrival of spring, vitality, and hope😍.
Mito is certainly the place to be during this lovely season.💕 Stop by at Kairakuen Garden and Kodokan to enjoy the wonderful view and some exciting spring festivities!
Considered one of the ✨3 greatest gardens in Japan✨, Kairakuen Garden treasures 3000 plum trees💐 that are absolutely mesmerizing. Did we mention some wine tasting😍 at the 🍶Umeshu (plum wine) Festival ? Or the evening illuminations✨ and fireworks🎆 ? In fact, the whole Mito Plum Blossom Festival is packed with fun events, so make sure you check them all out!💕
What to do nearby Mito Plum Festival?
Local recommendations
- Food / Drink
- Tosuian (Traditional Rest.)
- Try Natto!
- Active
- Cycling around Lake Senba
Places to EAT in Mito City
Places to STAY in Mito City
Hotels (Western style)
Mito is the capital of Ibaraki prefecture so there are many western style business hotels.
Hotels (Western style)
There are only few Japanese style Ryokans in Mito.
Holiday Rental (Airbnb)
There are a few holiday rentals available in Mito.
Access (Mito Plum Festival )
How to get there
Public Transport
95min from Tokyo by train from Tokyo.
Car
90min drive from Tokyo by car from Tokyo.
Location & Address
Address
Kairakuen Garden (偕楽園),
1-3-3 Tokiwacho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 310-0033
〒310-0033 茨城県水戸市常磐町１丁目
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Kairakuen Garden
During the Plum Festival, a temporary station, called ‘Kairakuen,’ in front of Kairakuen garden is sometimes available for trains coming from Tokyo on weekends!
– Other ways –
*There are two entrances: 1. Omotemon of Kobuntei and 2. East Gate to Kairakuen Garden.
1. To enter from Omotemon of Kobuntei:
From the No.4 bus stop at the Mito Station, take the Ibaraki Kotsu bus bound for Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History/Kairakuen Garden. Get off at “Kobuntei Omotemon Iriguchi” and walk 5 minutes.
2. To enter from East Gate to Kairakuen Garden:
From the No.4 bus stop at Mito station, take the Ibaraki Kotsu bus bound for Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History/Kairakuen Garden. Get off at “Kairakuen Higashimon Joban Jinja Kita-sando” OR “Kairakuen Joban Jinja-mae” and walk 3 minutes.
OR
From the No. 6 bus stop, take the Kanto Tetsudo Bus bound for Kairakuen and get off at “Kairakuen” and walk 5 minutes.
Kodokan Mito Han School
Walk 10 minutes from the North exit of Mito station.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Kairakuen Garden
Approximately 20 minutes from the Mito IC on the Joban Expressway.
Approximately 20 minutes from either the Ibaraki Machi Higashi IC OR the Mito Minami IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway.
Kodokan Mito Han School
Approx 30 minutes from the Mito IC on the Joban Expressway OR approximately 20 minutes from the Mito Minami IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway.
*We recommend using public transport as much as possible due to heavy traffic and limited parking space during the event.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Mito Tourism and Convention Association directly.
Tel: +81-(0)29-224-0441
Websites
Websites
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
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