Mito Castle
水戸城
Explore Mito Castle, a historic site and former residence of the Mito Tokugawa family.
What it is
- Former residence of the Mito Tokugawa family.
- Seat of the Mito Domain government.
- History dates back to the Heian period.
- Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles.
What to see
- Kōdōkan, a National Special Historic Site.
- Otemon gate, restored in wood in 2020.
- Yakui-mon gate, the oldest existing castle building.
- Naka River and Senba Lake served as natural moats.
Getting there
- Located on a hill adjacent to Mito Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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