History/Historic Sites

Mito Castle Otemon Gate

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The Otemon Gate of Mito Castle was the most prestigious gate within the castle grounds, serving as the main entrance and proudly displaying its dignified appearance until it was dismantled in the Meiji era.

The gate that can be seen today is a massive yagura-mon (turret gate), approximately 13 meters tall and 17 meters wide, which was fully restored in February 2020. It stands as a symbolic presence of the Mito Castle Ruins.

General Information

Address	Mito City, Sannomaru 2-chome
Opening Hours	Open for visit 24 hours
Admission Fee	Free of charge
Access	By public transportation Approximately a 10-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Mito Station (about a 1-minute walk from Kōdōkan).
Note	The Otemom Gate of Mito Castle is not accessible by car. Please walk your bicycle or motorcycle through the gate.

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