Lake Senba Promenade
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 全天开放 · Park and lakeside path are free and open 24 hours; the cafe, boat and bicycle rentals keep shorter seasonal hours
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free park and lakeside path · Pedal boats, bicycle rental, Kobun Cafe and Kairakuen's Kobuntei cost extra
- Address
- Senbacho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0851, Japan (Senba Park)
- Coordinates
- 36.3735, 140.4525
Introduction
Lake Senba is a gourd-shaped freshwater lake in central Mito, covering 330,000 square metres but averaging only a metre deep. Its 3-kilometre loop path takes 40 to 50 minutes on the level, is marked with distance posts, and separates walkers from cyclists. In 1997 the lake was merged with Kairakuen, one of Japan's three celebrated gardens, into Kairakuen Park, often described as the world's second-largest urban park and known locally as Mito's oasis. More than 700 cherry trees line the shore and the Sakuragawa, lit up on spring evenings; the view from the third-floor Rakujuro of Kobuntei across the water to the Tsurunari plum grove is exactly the sweeping prospect that guided Tokugawa Nariaki's choice of site. A central fountain, a 30-metre waterside deck, black swans and tufted ducks, a D51 steam locomotive and a Mito Komon statue give the walk both nature and civic memory. Summer brings the Mito Komon Festival fireworks; clear winter air is best for birdwatching.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 全天开放 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 全天开放 |
| Wednesday | 全天开放 |
| Thursday | 全天开放 |
| Friday | 全天开放 |
| Saturday | 全天开放 |
| Sunday | 全天开放 |
Park and lakeside path are free and open 24 hours; the cafe, boat and bicycle rentals keep shorter seasonal hours
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free park and lakeside path |
|---|
Pedal boats, bicycle rental, Kobun Cafe and Kairakuen's Kobuntei cost extra
Transportation
15 min bus from Mito Stn north exit bay 6 to Senba-ko; 15-20 min walk from the south exit
Downhill from Kairakuen's Kobuntei; pair with the plum grove
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Lake Senba Promenade?
Monday: 全天开放; Tuesday: 全天开放; Wednesday: 全天开放; Thursday: 全天开放; Friday: 全天开放; Saturday: 全天开放; Sunday: 全天开放; Park and lakeside path are free and open 24 hours; the cafe, boat and bicycle rentals keep shorter seasonal hours
How much is the admission for Lake Senba Promenade?
Free Admission: Free park and lakeside path; Pedal boats, bicycle rental, Kobun Cafe and Kairakuen's Kobuntei cost extra
How long should I spend at Lake Senba Promenade?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.
How do I get to Lake Senba Promenade?
Bus: 15 min bus from Mito Stn north exit bay 6 to Senba-ko; 15-20 min walk from the south exit
