The Ibaraki Prefectural Archives & Museum were established in 1974. The museum’s permanent exhibits showcase the history of Ibaraki from ancient times to the present day. The museum itself is housed in 72,000m² of grounds which are also home to an Edo Period (1603 – 1868) residence and a Western-style school building from Meiji Period (1868 – 1912).

During the Autumn, the museum grounds are a great place to see bright yellow gingko trees, one of the highlights of Autumn in Japan.  

Information

• LOCATION・CONTACT

  LOCATION 2-1-15 Midoricho, Mito City

  CONTACT Tel: 029-225-4425 Fax: 029-228-4277

  WEBSITE http://www.rekishikan.museum.ibk.ed.jp/

• ACCESS

  By public transport: from JR Mito Station North Exit Bus Stop No. 4, take a bus bound for 'Sakuragawa Nishi-danchi' and get off at Rekishikan/Kairakuen. By car: around 15 minutes' drive from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway

  PARKING 124 car spaces 13 bus spaces 3 disabled parking spaces

• HOURS・CLOSED・ADMISSION

  HOURS 09:30 - 17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing time)

  CLOSED Closed Mondays (open Monday and closed Tuesday in the event that Monday is a National Holiday) Closed over the New Year Holiday period.