is a passenger railway station on the Jōban Line in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
It is a "seasonal" station which serves the nearby Kairaku-en gardens, and is open only during the plum blossom season in February and March. Some Hitachi and Tokiwa limited express services also stop at the station during this period.JR Timetable, March 2012 issue
Lines Kairakuen Station is served by the Jōban Line from Ueno Station in Tokyo. Located between and stations, it is 113.4 km from the starting point of the Joban Line at Ueno Station.JNR 1985, p.104
Station layout The station consists of a single side platform serving the down (Mito-bound) track only. Up (Ueno-bound) trains do not stop at this station.
Platforms
History The station first opened on 2 February 1925 as .JNR 1985, p.540 On 1 February 1967, it was renamed Kairakuen Station. From 1 April 1987, it became a seasonal station.
Surrounding area Kairaku-en gardens Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History Tokiwa Jinja shrine
See also List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
Kairakuen Station information (JR East)