Kodokan
- Explore one of Japan's largest and most prestigious domain schools, founded by the visionary Tokugawa Nariaki
- Walk where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th shogun, himself studied, gaining insights into the elite education of Japan's ruling class.
- Admire the preserved Main Gate, Main Hall, and Shizen-do Hall, all designated Important Cultural Properties, showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship
- Visit during late February to early March to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the Kōdōkan's renowned plum blossoms, a truly unforgettable sight
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Kodokan Admission Ticket
Inclusions
Admission to: Kodokan
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
This activity has no age limit
Free for children aged 0-5
Adults ticket is for people aged 15+, excluding students of compulsory education schools
Senior ticket is available for people aged 70+
Those aged 70+ who purchase tickets must provide proof of age (driver's license, health insurance card, etc.) at the counter. However, during the period of the Respect for the Aged Day (September 15th to September 25th), admission is free for those aged 70+
Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
This product cannot be cancelled once ordered,please purchase after confirmation
During the Plum Festival, the park is expected to be crowded, so if you can take a screenshot of the QR code in advance and present it at each toll booth, you can enter the park smoothly
Those who qualify will be admitted free of charge:
※People receiving welfare benefits
※People with disability certificates (including one caregiver)
※People with designated intractable disease medical care certificates (including one caregiver)
※Elementary, middle, and high school students visiting on Saturdays other than spring, summer, and winter holidays (Spring break: 3/25-4/5,Summer break: 7/21-8/31,Winter break: 12/25-1/7)
Free for everyone on Ibaraki Prefecture Day (11/13)
※If you purchase the wrong ticket, you will need to repurchase it. We cannot accept refunds for the difference in price
What's included in Kodokan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
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This is a domain school (special historic site) of the Mito domain, founded by Tokugawa Nariaki, the 9th lord of the Mito domain. Both academics and martial arts were emphasized, and a wide range of education was offered, including Confucianism, medicine, swordsmanship, and horsemanship, allowing the children of the domain's samurai to train in both the arts and the military. At the time, it was the largest domain school in the country, and the 15th shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, also studied here. Currently, the main gate, main hall, and Shizen-do Hall (all designated as Important Cultural Properties) remain, and the school is also famous for its plum blossoms. The best time to see them is from late February to early March
Route
How to get there
By bus: 3 minutes on the bus bound for "10 Kairakuen" from bus stop number 4 at the north exit of Mito Station
By train: 8 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Mito Station
By car: Approximately 30 minutes from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway (There is free parking available. If it is full, the nearby Ibaraki Prefectural Government San-no-Maru Government Building parking lot is available for a fee)
Meet
Venues
- 弘道館
- Kodokan 〒 310 0011 1 6 29 Sannomaru Mito City Ibaraki Prefecture 〒 310 0011 茨城県水戸市三の丸 1 6 29 Please Refer To The Map Https Maps App Goo Gl 9 Auy Mw T Pbwd Hykxj 6 For Assistance
