6/4/2013

Kairakuen Garden in Spring

One of Japan's greatest gardens

Por Susan Tumanon

Community writer

A magnificent cherry blossom tree

Inscription Momument of Kairakuen - The origin of the park's name as well as the reason Kairakuen was established is described in Nariaki Tokugawa's handwriting

After crossing the bridge from Lake Senba, this beautiful pathway greets you

Its nice to stroll along the garden

An 800 year old Taro cedar tree

View of Lake Senba from the garden

I like how all the trees in Japan are well maintained

Gate going to Kobuntei

Big trees surround you

Bamboo trees, reminds me of Arashiyama

The spring water was said to be a remedy for vision problems and was also used during tea ceremonies in Kobuntei

While I was walking this path, the wind was blowing and seeing the cherry blossom petals falling was such a beautiful sight

If you are visiting Kairakuen Park by train, get off at Mito station. From the station, turn right to the bus station, and take the bus in front of the Lawson convenience store. I got off near Lake Senba and walked to the bridge leading into Kairakuen. The bus takes about 15 minutes and is 230 yen. Located in Mito, Ibaraki, it was built by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of Mito. The name Kairaku means "to share pleasures with people".

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