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Discover Mito

As the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, Mito offers both small-town charm and a host of attractions. Stroll around Senba Lake, take in the natural beauty, and visit the Museum of Modern Art. With a variety of activities, Mito guarantees a memorable experience.

Things to see and do

Tours and Activities

Ibaraki, Mito 1day Private tour

FAQs

Getting around in Mito

The easiest way around Mito is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other.

Travelers can also opt to buy the following pass to get around:

Mito 1-Day Bus Pass
- Coverage: all buses within Mito
- Duration: 1 day
- Price: 400 Yen
- Where to buy: Mito Station

Getting to Mito

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Mito by public transportation, travellers have the following options:

Option 1: Bullet Train:
1. First, take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya Station
2. Then transfer to the JR Utsunomiya Line and take a local train to Mito Station.

The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes

Option 2: Regular Train: Take the JR Joban Line Rapid Service from Ueno Station to Mito Station.

The total travel time is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Valid rail passes:

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Rental cars:

How long to stay in Mito

We recommend staying here for about half a day.

Hotels in Mito

Flights to Mito

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Seasonal information

Cherry blossoms:

The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan is usually between late March and early April. Although the blooming period can vary slightly from year to year.

Festivals in Mito

There are several festivals in Mito throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.

For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

Mito Plum Festival
- Date: February 15th until March 29th

Mito Komon Fireworks Festival
- Date: July 20th
- Time: 19:30 - 21:00

Mito Komon Festival
- Date: August 3rd and 4th

Mito Hagi Festival
- Date: September 1st until 23rd

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