When people visit Kairakuen in February, they usually come for the plum blossoms. Soft pink. White petals. A quiet sign that spring has begun. But just beside the famous plum groves, there is another place that many first-time visitors almost overlook — a place that adds depth, history, and spiritual calm to the experience. That … Continue reading Tokiwa Shrine in Mito: A Quiet Spiritual Stop Within Kairakuen