The 42nd
Mito Cherry Blossom Festival
Four Seasons in Mito
March 28～April 12, 2026
Venue：Lake Senba
The Mito Cherry Blossom Festival is held at Lake Senba, located below Kairakuen Garden.
Lake Senba has a circumference of approximately 3 km, and around 700 cherry trees line its shores.
During the festival, the cherry blossoms are illuminated at night, allowing visitors to enjoy hanami from morning until evening.
Experience the beauty of Mito in spring, adorned with cherry blossoms to your heart’s content.
Events
Cherry Blossom Illumination by Lake Senba
| Event Duration | March 28～April 12, 2026 ※Subject to change depending on blooming condiotions. |
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| Venue | Southern Shore of Lake Senba |
General Information
| Event Duration | March 28～April 12, 2026 |
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| Venue | Lake Senba |
| Adress | Senba-cho, Mito City |
| Admission | Free |
| Access | 【By Walk】 It’s a 15-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Mito Station.(Up to the eastern side of Lake Sanba) 【By Car】 Approximately 20 minutes from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway. |
| Parking | On the southwest side of Senba Lake, there is a paid parking lot called Senba Lake West Parking, which can also accommodate large buses. |