Tokiwa Shrine
常磐神社
Right next to the east gate of Kairaku-en, this shrine enshrines Mito Komon Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Kairaku-en's founder, Tokugawa Nariaki. It houses the Giretsu-kan hall.
Tokiwa Shrine was founded in 1874. It enshrines Tokugawa Mitsukuni, the second lord of the Mito domain, known popularly as 'Mito Komon,' and Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord. It stands next to the east gate of Kairaku-en and is a convenient stop when visiting the garden. The Giretsu-kan hall displays historical documents and artifacts related to both lords. The shrine also houses the Toko Shrine, which honors Fujita Toko. You can buy academic and career charms here, and the goshuin stamps are very popular. Shrine worship is free, while admission to the Giretsu-kan is charged. Getting there is the same as for Kairaku-en. From JR Mito Station, take a bus for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Grounds open all day; Uiyeolgwan approx. 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Kairaku-en
- Lake Senba
- Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History
- Tokugawa Museum
- Art Tower Mito
- Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki
- Mito Hachiman-gū
- Mito Tōshō-gū