• Kodokan is Japan's largest domain school, founded in 1841 by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of the Mito domain.
• At Kodokan, where buildings from the time of the clan school still exist, you can experience the school culture of Mito while walking through the quiet interior.

• Approximately 800 plum trees of 60 varieties are planted within the area, making it a famous spot for plum blossoms.

  
  

• Experience the education of the Edo period by going back and forth between Kodokan, a place for literary and military training, and Kairakuen, a place for relaxation.

  
  

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- Facility Introduction -

Kodokan, a domain school of the former Mito domain, was opened as one of the
important policies of the domain government reform promoted by the ninth
domain lord, Tokugawa Nariaki.

The main gate, main hall, and Shizendo Hall, which have survived numerous
wars, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Please enjoy a stroll while thinking about history and admiring the natural
scenery that changes with the seasons.

-About viewing-

• Opening times
  
  Mid-February to September 30: 9:00 to 17:00
  
  October 1st to mid-February: 9:00-16:30
  
  *Open until 5pm on weekends and holidays from February 15th to March 9th

  
  

• Closed Day
  
  December 29th - December 31st

  
  

• Please refrain from bringing pets (dogs, etc.) into the facility.

  
  

★ Those who fall under the following categories will be admitted free of
charge ★

1. Elementary, junior high, and high school students who enrolled on a Saturday other than spring, summer, or winter holidays Spring break: March 25th to April 5th Summer break: July 21st to August 31st Winter break: December 25th to January 7th of the following year

   
   

2. Those receiving welfare assistance

   
   
3. Those with a disability certificate (including one caregiver)
4. Those who have a designated intractable disease medical care benefit certificate (including one caregiver)
5. Free for everyone on Ibaraki Prefecture Day (11/13)