Mito, Japan | A relaxing time hidden in a niche place
| A relaxing time hidden in a niche.
Mito City, a treasure town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. This place has both a deep historical background and beautiful natural scenery, so you can easily take a leisurely vacation. Take note of this guide👇
Must-visit attractions
1. Mito Castle Ruins📍 As an iconic attraction of Mito City, the ruins of an ancient castle are preserved here, cleverly blending Japanese tradition and Western style, each brick telling the story of the past. It is recommended that you arrive around 10 am, when the crowd is relatively small, you can immerse yourself in the historical sites, taste the historical rhythm, the visit is about 2 hours long to stroll here.
2. Ibaraki Prefectural Hall📍 Extremely modern and minimalist architecture, a unique checkpoint in Mito City. Walking up to the observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Mito City. The fireworks of the city and the natural scenery in the distance are intertwined. Special video📸 The tour time is about 1 hour, enough to leave many beautiful photos.
3. Taisha 📍 As the headquarters of Japan's Inari Shrine, the famous "vermilion thousand-bond Torii" is super shocking, the sun is shining, light and shadow are mottled. Walking in the meantime, a strong atmosphere of faith comes to your face. Whether you want to feel the culture or take pictures, this place is super appropriate. It's not too much to stay half a day.
4. Yasaka Shrine📍 This place is famous for its "hanging ape" prayer pendant, full of mystery. We have to come in kimono or yukata, the atmosphere is directly pulled full, every photo is like walking out of an ancient Japanese painting, the film rate is super high!
5. Okazaki Shrine📍 There are cute little bunny elements everywhere, it is said that this place is famous for praying for offspring, full of girlish heart, strolling is super interesting, very suitable to come here to feel the different shrine culture.
6. Kawai Shrine📍 The female patron deity dedicated to Japan’s first beauty god – Yuihime, is simply too attractive for us girls! Come here to pray, maybe you can reap a lot of beauty and good luck~
7. Zheng Shouyuan📍 With its unique love window "pig eye window" popular, any photo can be in the circle of friends, like to take pictures of friends do not miss.
Food exploration
You must try the sushi and ramen in Mito City when you are tired of shopping. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is authentic, the key price is also very affordable, and the value for money is super high. There are many snack shops near Ibaraki Prefectural Hall, with a wide variety of specialty snacks, easy to solve lunch problems, so that taste buds come on a trip.
Transportation and accommodation
Transportation in Mito City is super convenient, the main attractions are located near the city center and can be easily reached on foot, either a little further away by public transportation. Accommodation options are superb, ranging from high-end luxury to affordable hotels. Hotel the West Hills Mito and Mito Hotel Season are very good, with a comfortable environment and courteous service that can make the trip more relaxing.
Everyone, Mito City is really a place worth visiting. Pack your bags and come here for an unforgettable trip💖