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Ibaraki: Kairakuen, One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$245 and current price is AU$171 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Kairakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, invites exploration into its rich history and design philosophy. Created during the Edo period, this guided tour reveals how Tokugawa Nariaki envisioned a space for both ruler and people, emphasising harmony and contrast throughout the landscape. Wander through moso bamboo groves, plum orchards, and shaded woods while discovering the garden's roles in diplomacy and intellectual life. Visit Kobuntei, an elegant pavilion with views that once graced the elite, and enjoy a break at the café with light food and traditional sweets. This immersive experience uncovers the cultural significance of Kairakuen, making it a must-visit for history and nature enthusiasts.

  • Discover the historical and cultural significance of Kairakuen
  • Explore diverse landscapes including bamboo groves and plum orchards
  • Visit the elegant Kobuntei structure for unique interior insights
  • Enjoy light refreshments at the café while taking in stunning views
Activity location
  • Kairakuen Park
    • 1-1251 Mikawa,
    • 310-0912, Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Kairakuen Front Gate
    • 5 2
    • 310-0033, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

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Ibaraki: Kairakuen, One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$244.88
AU$171.42 x 1 AdultAU$171.42
Total
The previous price was AU$244.88 and current price is AU$171.42
30% off
Until Fri, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to on-site café
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kobuntei
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kairakuen Garden
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the garden

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kairakuen Park
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Kairakuen is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens and a masterpiece of landscape design from the Edo period. Created by Tokugawa Nariaki, lord of the Mito Domain, the garden was designed as a place to be enjoyed by both the ruling class and the public, an unusually open concept for its time. Featuring expansive plum groves, bamboo forests, and carefully planned contrasts of light and shade, Kairakuen reflects both aesthetic refinement and philosophical intent. Visitors can experience a garden that blends seasonal beauty with historical depth, offering insight into the cultural values and political thought of samurai-era Japan.
Kobuntei
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Kobuntei is an elegant wooden pavilion located within Kairakuen Garden, originally built as a place for poetry, learning, and hospitality. Used by the lords of the Mito Domain to receive guests and cultivate intellectual exchange, the building offers refined interior spaces designed to harmonise with the surrounding landscape. From its upper floors, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the garden and beyond, experiencing how architecture and nature were intentionally integrated. Kobuntei provides a deeper understanding of how Kairakuen functioned not only as a garden, but as a cultural and social setting.

Location

Activity location
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    Kairakuen Park
    • 1-1251 Mikawa,
    • 310-0912, Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kairakuen Front Gate
    • 5 2
    • 310-0033, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

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