Senba Lake

Kairakuen is a garden built by Tokugawa Nariaki and is one of Ibaraki Prefecture's representative tourist spots. Within the garden, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, including a pond garden, a dry landscape garden, a tea house, and historic buildings scattered throughout the garden, which are representative elements of Japanese gardens. In addition, Kairakuen is visited by many people during the spring cherry blossom and azalea season, as well as during the autumn foliage season. Both Kairakuen and Senba Lake have their own unique attractions, and you can enjoy strolling and leisure activities. When sightseeing in Mito, why not visit both spots?

The Chiba Lake Walking Course is a roughly 5km walking course that has been developed, leaving much of the natural surroundings of the lake intact. The course includes a lush park with trees and a boat pier along the lakeshore. Additionally, there is a cherry blossom-lined path along the lakeshore, which blooms beautifully in the spring. You can spend a leisurely time walking along the lakeshore, feeling the nature around you. Furthermore, there are benches and rest areas along the way, so you can take a break and enjoy the scenery. The walking course is relatively flat and easy to walk, so families, couples, and even solo walkers can enjoy a casual stroll.

At Senba Lake in Mito, you can enjoy boating. You can rent a boat at the rental shop located by the lake. Various types of boats such as canoes and rowboats are available. You can leisurely row on the lake or enjoy the view of the lake from the boat. Especially during the autumn foliage season, it's recommended to ride a boat while viewing the colorful leaves that spread along the lake.

Located just a short distance from Lake Senba, this museum exhibits works from various genres, from modern art to Japanese paintings and crafts. As a museum that houses national treasures and important cultural properties, the exhibition rooms are spacious, allowing you to leisurely appreciate the art. The surrounding area of the museum has a vast park where you can enjoy the seasonal flowers and nature. Lake Senba and the Mito City Art Museum are recommended tourist spots in Mito City where you can enjoy art and nature.

Senba Lake is known for its many cherry blossoms that bloom in full force in the spring. During cherry blossom viewing season, many people visit the lakeside to enjoy the flowers. Free parking is available in the surrounding area, making it possible to visit by car. You can also bring a bento box and enjoy a picnic by the lakeside, where you can see the cherry blossoms up close. As a spring tradition, it is a spot loved by many tourists and locals. However, as crowds are expected, it is recommended to check for the latest information before going cherry blossom viewing!