Mito

Tucked along the Naka River on the Kantō Plain, Mito is a place whose character is shaped by waterways and the open lowlands of Ibaraki. The city developed as the seat of the Mito branch of the Tokugawa family, and traces of that role remain around the former Mito Castle area. Kairakuen, laid out in 1841 by Tokugawa Nariaki, is counted among Japan’s Three Great Gardens; its plum groves make late winter and early spring an important season here. Nearby Senba Lake provides a waterside walking circuit, while Mito is also closely associated with natto, the fermented soybean staple. Explore additional webcams nearby to better understand how Mito relates to the river plains and Pacific-facing prefecture around it.

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