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Everything you need to know about 水戸城 三の丸空堀
Mito Castle Front Town Hotel is ideally located just a 5-minute walk from Sannomaru Kōboku. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ancient moat and stone walls, offering a serene view of the historic landscape. The hotel provides complimentary Japanese tea service and exclusive Bakufu-era heritage tours. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for curated access to premium courtyard-view rooms
Just a 3-minute walk from Sannomaru Kōboku, the Mito City Museum houses rare artifacts from the Mito Domain, including swords, calligraphy, and personal items of the daimyo. A 5-minute stroll leads to Sakuradamon-mae Street, lined with century-old shops serving local delicacies like Mito Natto and handmade matcha sweets. At night, the illuminated moat path offers a tranquil riverside walk beneath stone walls and wooden bridges, evoking Edo-period charm
Start your day by exploring the Sannomaru Kōboku site and its original stone walls, marveling at the Edo-period military design. Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch at Mito Castle Front Town Hotel, followed by a guided domain lord tea ceremony experience. In the afternoon, visit the Mito City Museum to delve into the history of the Mito School and domain governance. End your day with a quiet moment along the moat promenade, watching the sunset cast golden light across the ancient stonework—entirely walkable within 10 minutes
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