The shrine Tokiwa which is dedicated to both Nariaki Tokugawa, the ninth feudal lord of Mito domain and Mitsukuni Tokugawa, the second feudal lord of Mito domain.
There is The Giretsu gallery where you are able to see the biggest war dram in Japan and the documents related to Mito-gaku which was originally started by Mitsukuni Tokugawa, the second feudal lord of Mito domain.
Besides, there are Noh-gakuden (Kagura-den, Shin-den) which were escaped from the war damage.
Address | 1-3-1, Tokiwa-cho, Mito-city |
---|---|
Directions | By Train or Bus: Take the bus at No. 4 at the North exit of Mito Station, toward Kairakuen / The Shrine Tokiwa. Or at No. 6 for Kairakuen. For how long: about 15min. The fare: 240yen By Car: It takes about 20min from Mito IC / Jyoban expressway Parking area: At the Shrine Tokiwa. 100yen / 20min. for a standard-sized car. . 1000yen / 1 day for a microbus. Or another paid parking is available at the Kairakuen. |
Open | At the Giretsu gallery. Opening hours at 9:30am – 3:30pm. [Saturday / Sunday / National holiday / During the Ume(Plum) festival opens at 9:00am – 4:00pm] |
Price | 100yen(50yen**) required for the elementary and Junior high school students. 300yen(250yen**) required for high school students or older. **Group discounts Admission fee discounts are offered to groups of 20 or more. For more details, please contact us directly. |
Closed | Close on every Thursdays except for during Ume(Plum) festival, Golden weeks, August 13-16, September 1-20. |
Contact | At the Shrine Tokiwa. Tel: 029 221 0748 |
Attention |