A relaxing trip to Mito for couples: 6 hotels and ryokan with great atmosphere


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Kairakuen Garden, with its beautiful fragrant plum blossoms, and Art Tower Mito, with its powerful 100-meter-high tower welcoming you. Mito, with its many attractions Ibaraki, is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area and is recommended for weekend date trips. This article has gathered together hotels and ryokan with great atmospheres where you can enjoy afternoon tea on a comfortable terrace or admire a charming garden. Please enjoy Mito while relaxing with your boyfriend.
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Kairakuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens. It is said that spring in Mito begins here, and is a classic spot with about 3,000 beautiful plum trees. Even just taking a leisurely stroll through the large garden, which offers seasonal views, will be a special time for the couple who are busy every day. There are also many spots where you can enjoy art, such as the Mito Art Tower and the Ibaraki Museum of Modern Art. Mito in Ibaraki is easily accessible, about an hour by express train from Ueno Station. You can enjoy a date trip that is different from the usual and gives you some pleasant stimulation.
If you're traveling as a couple, pay special attention to the hotel's atmosphere.

Traveling with your beloved partner. If possible, you want to stay in a nice hotel and spend a romantic time together. Classical hotels, tasteful ryokan, luxurious meal, and heartwarming hospitality are also important points. We will introduce hotels and ryokan that boast modern interiors and beautiful views that will refresh your soul. Enjoy your time together to the fullest.
♡How to enjoy a weekend trip for couples
1. Mito Plaza Hotel
Enjoy afternoon tea in style for two!

It's about a 15-minute taxi ride from Mito Station. The Mito Plaza Hotel is a European classic-style building surrounded by trees. There is a parking lot that can accommodate about 750 cars, so you won't have any trouble even if you're on a road trip. The interior of the hotel has a classic and solemn atmosphere that makes it perfect for photos. You can enjoy a relaxing tea time in the sunlight filtering through the trees and get immersed in a romantic mood.

At Cafe & Bar Plaza, you can enjoy an authentic afternoon tea set while feeling the pleasant breeze. They have a selection of beautifully presented parfaits and other sweets, so even girls who love sweet things will be satisfied. Since you're on a trip, why not spend some time relaxing and enjoying the elegance with your partner?

There are many restaurants serving Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, so you can choose the dinner you both like. At the teppanyaki restaurant "Jin," they will grill a thick and juicy steak right in front of you. You will be so impressed that you will scream out loud. Even your partner who is picky about food will be pleased.

The luxurious rooms, surrounded by elegant furniture, will make your trip with your partner even more enjoyable. The spacious twin room of about 42㎡ is recommended for couples. The three-way mirror dresser and other thoughtful touches are sure to please fashionable women. The pillow service, where you can choose from buckwheat husk pillows and Tempur pillows, is also a plus. Enjoy a relaxing sleep with your partner in the spacious 120cm wide semi-double bed.

For breakfast, Terrace Restaurant Rose offers a Japanese or Western set menu. Start your day off right with a nutritious breakfast.
Detailed information
Mito Plaza Hotel
Ibaraki /Mito/City Hotel

- address
- Ibaraki 2078-1 Senba-cho, Mito City
- access
- It is about 15 minutes by taxi from the south exit of JR Joban Line Mito Station, or about 15 minutes by car from Mito IC.
2. Hotel Terrace the Garden Mito
Relax with your partner at a hotel connected to the station with a large public bath

Directly connected to Mito Station, it offers excellent access. Hotel Terrace the Garden Mito is a stylish hotel with a sophisticated modern design. Even though it is located in the center of the city, you can relax and unwind.

Dinner is served at TRATTORIA Il Bancale. Please enjoy meal which makes the most of local ingredients in a stylish space with heartwarming hospitality♪ Enjoy drinking along with the food as we have a wide selection of unique wines. Enjoy a special moment for two.

There is even a large public bath! After sightseeing, it's nice to be able to stretch your limbs and relax in the bathtub. This is an artificial onsen with a sauna that is expected to be effective in recovering from fatigue and cold. Let's take our time to heal our bodies from the fatigue of everyday life and walking around during the day.

The double room is simple, modern and clean, making it a great choice for couples. Wi-Fi is also available, so you can reminisce about your trip and upload commemorative photos to social media. It's also a fun evening cuddling up together and planning your sightseeing for the next day.
Detailed information

Hotel Terrace The Garden Mito
Ibaraki /Mito/Business hotel
- address
- 1-7-20 Miyamachi, Mito City Ibaraki
- access
- Directly connected to JR Joban Line Mito Station South Exit
3. Mito Hotel Season
Enjoy a spectacular view for two from the "Lake View Room"

Mito Hotel Season is conveniently located within walking distance of the tourist attraction Kairakuen and about a 7-minute walk from Mito Station. The hotel is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Senba, beloved by locals.

We recommend the "Lake View" room, which overlooks the lake and Sakuragawa River. You can spend a romantic time in your room while looking at the beautiful scenery.

Enjoy a homemade pork soup breakfast in the morning. This heart-warming breakfast includes pork soup with plenty of ingredients made with local miso, freshly made rice balls, tamagoyaki eggs, and other small dishes. You can have as many rice balls and pork soup as you like, so you can eat your fill and start your day off right.
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
Detailed information
hotel season
Ibaraki /Mito/Business hotel
- address
- 1-9-6 Sakuragawa, Mito Ibaraki
- access
- About 6 minutes on foot from JR Mito Station South Exit / About 20 minutes at Mito IC on Joban Expressway / About 15 minutes at Mito Minami IC on Kita Kanto Expressway / Free parking (30 cars on a first-come, first-served basis)
4. Hotel Lake View Mito
There is a parking lot, so you can go on a road trip with your boyfriend without worry!

Hotel Lake View Mito welcomes you with an elegant and luxurious lobby. There is also a free parking lot that can accommodate 240 cars, so you can visit without hesitation even if you are on a road trip. It is also about a 3-minute walk from Mito Station, so it is easily accessible by train. There are both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, so you can choose the one that suits you and your partner.

The "double rooms" are recommended for couples and are all non-smoking. The brightly colored interior and 140cm double beds will ensure you a comfortable stay. Since it's a couple's trip, why not indulge in your partner's affection?
Detailed information
Hotel Lake View Mito
Ibaraki /Mito/Business hotel
- address
- 1-6-1 Miyamachi, Mito City Ibaraki
- access
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Mito Station South Exit on the JR Joban Line / Approximately 30 minutes from Mito IC on the Joban Expressway 15 minutes from Mito Minami IC on the Kita Kanto Expressway
5. JR-East Hotel Mets Mito
The well-equipped "amenity station" has 10 kinds of bath salts.

It is about a 1-minute walk from the north exit of Mito Station. JR East Hotel Mets Mito is compact, but its Japanese modern interior is full of hospitality and is very attractive. Parking is available for guests by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. It is also conveniently located to tourist spots, so use it as a base for your trip and enjoy Mito to the fullest. Also, women will be happy to know that there is a wide variety of amenities to choose from! There are 10 types of bath salts available. Makeup remover, facial cleanser, and basic skincare products are also available, so you can rest assured♪ Please choose what you like from the "Amenity Station" in the lobby.

The front desk has a cool, modern Japanese design. The lounge has comfortable sofas and serves free coffee. It's nice to have a space where you can take a short rest before leaving your luggage and heading out to sightsee. Refresh yourself here after the fatigue of driving or traveling by train. Now, let's head out to the city of Mito with energy.

Choose from the bath salts from the amenities and relax in the bath to relieve the fatigue of the day. In a double room equipped with a Simmons bed, you're sure to sleep soundly until the morning! The mature, modern interior with purple accents will please even your fashion-conscious partner.
Detailed information

JR-East Hotel Mets Mito
Ibaraki /Mito/Business hotel
- address
- 1-1-1 Miyamachi, Mito City Ibaraki
- access
- ■ 1 minute walk from the north exit of Mito Station ■ Joban Line/Suigun Line/Mito Line/Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line
6. Uchihara Mineral Springs Yusenso
A relaxing garden date with your boyfriend at a traditional Japanese ryokan

It's about a 10-minute drive from Mito Interchange. Uchihara Kosen Yusenso is a Japanese-style inn about a 13-minute walk from Uchihara Station. All rooms are Japanese-style, and you can relax on the tatami mats. You can take a leisurely ryokan through the beautiful Japanese garden, which has a pond fed by natural spring water. You'll feel a sense of nostalgia and a warm, gentle feeling for both of you.

The "Ultrasonic Dragon Stone Bath" is said to be effective against neuralgia and dermatitis. Just warm your body while gazing at the garden... Wash away the mental fatigue that has built up without you realizing it. By relaxing your shoulders and relaxing, you will be relieved of stress and become kinder than usual. The bond between you and your partner will also become deeper.

A Japanese-style room where you can spend a peaceful time while looking out at the garden. It's nice to stretch out your legs and lie down on the tatami to relax. You can relax here as a couple who know each other well. Listen to the birds and get the gentle energy of nature from the trees and flowers in the garden.
Detailed information
Uchihara Mineral Springs Yusenso
Ibaraki /Mito/ ryokan
- address
- Ibaraki 1105 Sanyu-cho, Mito City
- access
- 10 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car from JR Uchihara Station. 10 minutes from Mito IC.
A relaxing couple's trip to Mito

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Mito in Ibaraki is a place where you can enjoy beautiful gardens, lake views, history and art. If you're going on a couple's trip with your special someone, you'll want to have fun, of course, but also deepen the bond between you two. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time relaxing in a cozy hotel or ryokan. Enjoy a special time with your partner that's different from usual ♡
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