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Plum blossoms at Mito Kairakuen have begun to bloom!

Hello, everyone! Today I would like to show you how the plum blossoms have started to bloom at Kairakuen Garden in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Kairakuen is known as one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, and is especially famous for its plum blossoms. Approximately 100 varieties and 3,000 plum trees are planted, and many tourists visit the garden during the best time of the year.

Plum blossoms in season and in bloom

The best time to view the plum blossoms in 2025 is from late February to mid-March as usual. This year, too, Kairakuen’s plum blossoms will be in full bloom and the garden will be filled with a sweet fragrance. Visitors can enjoy both early and late-blooming varieties of ume over a long period of time.

Places to visit

There are many places to see and enjoy plum blossoms in Kairakuen. Especially recommended is the view from Kobun-tei. Kobun-tei is a two-story, three-story wooden building, and from the third floor you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful plum blossoms in the garden.

There is a restaurant in Kairakuen, named “Mito Mon no Mae (In front of Mito Gate)”,which offers many Japanese dishes and sweets. There you can also enjoy very beautiful Japanese Garden view. This time we tried “Kurunji (pressed croissant, Korea origin sweets) with vanilla ice cream and a shake of sweet potato, which is speciality of Ibaraki.

Upcoming Events

The “Mito Plum Festival” will be held at Kairakuen in time for the plum blossoms. Various events are planned for this year’s Ume Festival, which will run from February 11 to March 20, 2025. At night, the ume trees will be illuminated, offering a fantastic view of the ume blossoms.

Access Info

Access to Kairakuen Garden is approximately 15 minutes by bus from Mito Station on the JR Joban Line. During the Ume Festival, a temporary Kairakuen Station will be open, making access by train also convenient.

summary

Please visit Mito Kairakuen during this season when the plum blossoms are in full bloom. Along with the beautiful plum blossoms, you can enjoy the historic atmosphere of the garden. Why not spend a wonderful time while feeling the arrival of spring?