Mito Tōshō-gū
水戸東照宮
A shrine near Mito Station dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, founded by Tokugawa Yorifusa, the first lord of the Mito Domain, with a splendid vermilion-lacquered main hall.
Mito Tōshō-gū was founded in 1621 by Tokugawa Yorifusa, the first lord of the Mito Domain, to enshrine his father Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is one of the oldest shrines in central Mito.
The original main hall burned in the air raids of 1945. The current buildings were rebuilt after the war, with vermilion lacquer and gold ornamentation modeled on the style of Nikkō Tōshō-gū.
The shrine houses what is said to be Japan's oldest armored festival float, the Anjinsha.
Located on a small hill about 5 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Mito Station. It is a convenient stop while waiting for a train or on the way to Kōdōkan, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kōdōkan (Mito)
- Mito Castle Ruins
- Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki
- Art Tower Mito
- Lake Senba
- Kairaku-en
- Tokiwa Shrine
- Mito Hachiman-gū