Tokiwa Jinja, Mito

Name: Tokiwa Jinja
Address: 1-3-1 Tokiwacho, Mito, 310-0033, Japan
Telephone: +81 29-221-0748

#7 among attractions in Mito

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Tokiwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine adjacent to the gardens of Kairakuen in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. Founded in 1874, enshrined are Tokugawa Mitsukuni, second daimyō of the Mito Domain and compiler of Dai Nihonshi, and Tokugawa Nariaki, ninth lord and founder of the nearby Kōdōkan han school. In 1882 the shrine joined the ranks of the bekkaku kanpeisha or Imperial Shrines. The Tokiwa Jinja Reisai or annual festival is held on 12 May. A cannon and a drum have been designated as Cultural Properties by the city. ()

Local name: 常磐神社 Established: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 36°22'30"N, 140°27'22"E

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1-3-1 TokiwachoMito 310-0033 Japan

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+81 29-221-0748

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Tokiwa Jinja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Kairaku-en, Kōdōkan, The Museum of Modern Art.

0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Mito
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mito, the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, the Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and education. This museum offers a deep dive into the rich historical tapestry of the region, presenting artifacts...
~690 ftS
32-acre historic gardens with plum trees
Kairaku-en, Mito
4 min walk • Kairaku-en is a Japanese garden located in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Along with Kenroku-en and Koraku-en, it is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
1.2 miE
Park, Garden
Kōdōkan, Mito
30 min walk • The Kōdōkan was the largest han school in Bakumatsu period Japan. Located in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, three of its buildings have been designated Important Cultural Properties and the school is a Special Historic Site.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum
The Museum of Modern Art, Mito
18 min walk • The Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki opened on the shore of Lake Senba in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, in October 1988.
0.4 miSE
Nature, Lake
Lake Senba, Mito
11 min walk • Lake Senba is a lake in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. The lake is part of Senba Park. It is located next to Kairaku-en, a large park built in the Edo period known for its large number of plum blossoms. The Ibaraki Prefectural Cultural Center is also located nearby, as is the Tokugawa Museum, and Gokoku Shrine.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Theater
Art Tower Mito, Mito
17 min walk • Art Tower Mito is an arts complex in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. It opened in 1990 as part of the centennial celebrations of the municipality of Mito.
1 miE
Temple
Mito Tōshō-gū, Mito
25 min walk • Mito Tōshōgū is the memorial shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
1.1 miE
36°22'35"N • 140°28'34"E
Ci cheng xian shui hu sheng ya xue xisenta, Mito
29 min walk • City hall
0.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Adastria Mito Arena, Mito
14 min walk • Adastria Mito Arena is a multi-use indoor arena in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. It is the largest basketball court in the Prefecture. Mito-originated Adastria Co. Ltd. purchased the naming rights in October 2018.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
Mito Junior College, Mito
27 min walk • Mito Junior College was a private junior college in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, established in 1964. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1948.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tokiwa Jinja?

Nearby attractions include Kairaku-en, Mito (4 min walk), Lake Senba, Mito (11 min walk), Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, Mito (11 min walk), Art Tower Mito, Mito (17 min walk).

How to get to Tokiwa Jinja by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tokiwa Jinja:

Bus

偕楽園・常磐神社前 • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)
Kairakuen-higashimon, Tokiwa-jinja-kitasando • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Train

Kairakuen (4 min walk)
Mito (30 min walk)