Mito Ume Matsuri (Festival) is a popular event in Mito city, Ibaraki, being held at Kairakuen garden (+ Kobuntei ) and Kodokan in early Spring. You can enjoy Ume (plum) trees of course, and also Hina nagashi, food, special events (Team lab), etc. It's nice to go as day trip from Tokyo! Here are tips ...