The 58th Mito Bush Clover Festival

Four Seasons in Mito

The 58th Mito Bush Clover Festival has ended.
Thank you very much for visiting.

The bush clover（Hagi） in Kairakuen was a gift from the Sendai Domain to Tokugawa Nariaki. Nariaki was the 9th lord of the Mito Domain and the father of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th shogun. These plants were originally planted in the garden when Kairakuen was established. Today, approximately 750 bush clovers bloom in the garden, with Miyagino bush clover being the most common type. You’ll also see other varieties, including white hagi, yamahagi, and marubahagi.

Blooming Period	September 13 (Sat) – October 6 (Mon), 2025
Venue	Kairakuen

Note: Events may be changed or canceled due to weather or other circumstances.

Hagi (Bush Clover) Light-Up

Time	From sunset until 9:00 PM
Venue	Miharashi Square, Kairakuen

Photo Spot Available

Opening Hours	Open all day during the event period
Venue	Miharashi Square, Kairakuen

Event

October 4 (Saturday)

Hagi Marche

There will be craft, food, and experience booths, as well as stage events.

Time	12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Stage events until 6:30 PM
Location	There will be craft, food, and experience booths, as well as stage events.

Outdoor Tea Ceremony (Ibaraki University Tea Ceremony Club)

Starting from 3:00 PM, held every 30 minutes. will be held.

Fee	300 yen per session
Registration	On-site registration available on the day

Bamboo Grove Walk

The bamboo grove, usually off-limits, will be specially opened to the public.

Venue	Moso Bamboo Grove, Kairakuen
Fee	Free

Free Rental of Suifu Chochin (Japanese paper Lanterns)

Venue	Headquarters Tent(near the East Gate)

Suifu Chochin (Japanese Lanterns) for Sale at booth

Venue	Headquarters Tent(near the East Gate)

Welcome greeting by Lord Komon and his party and Mito’s Plum Blossom Ambassadors

Time	3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (scheduled)
Location	Near the East Gate / Miharashi Square

Kairakuen Night Walk

Join us for a guided tour around Miharashi Square, where we’ll introduce the rich history and key highlights of Kairakuen.

Time	5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (ongoing throughout the period)
Location	Headquarters Tent(near the East Gate)

Sound & Light Show

A captivating sound and light performance that beautifully illuminates the bush clover (hagi).

Location	Miharashi Square, Kairakuen

Suifu Chochin (Japanese paper Lanterns) Decorations

Time	18:30～20:00 ※Cancelled in case of rain
Location	Miharashi Plaza