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Kairakuen

Ibaraki · Mito · Castles & History

Japanese name: 偕楽園

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WHAT TO DOKairakuen

One of the three great gardens of Japan. It was open to the people of the domain from the start.

WHEREIbaraki

Central · Mito

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Overview

One of the three great gardens of Japan. It was open to the people of the domain from the start.

About this place

Kairaku-en (Japanese: 偕楽園; Kairakuen Park) is a Japanese garden located in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Along with Kenroku-en and Koraku-en, it is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1842 Designation：Historic Site, Place of Scenic Beauty

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