Mito: Kairakuen Garden and Castle Town Historical Walk
A three-generation historical walk through the castle town connected to the Mito Tokugawa clan, from Kairakuen—one of Japan's three most celebrated gardens—around Senba Lake to the Kōdōkan, Japan's largest domain school. From strolling through gardens fragrant with plum blossoms, resting by the lakeside, to viewing treasures bearing the Tokugawa crest, the story of Mito unfolds with every step of this memorable day.
Schedule
Stroll through one of Japan's three most celebrated gardens in the crisp morning air
Overlook Senba Lake from the top floor of a wooden villa designed by Lord Nariaki
Leisurely stroll along the lakeside where swans swim and enjoy a break
Appreciate the treasures of the Tokugawa crest held by the Mito Tokugawa clan
Pay family respects at the brilliantly colored shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu
Experience the learning of Edo-era samurai at Japan's largest domain school
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