1.Basic Information
Hitachi Seaside Park, located along the Pacific coast in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a park where you can enjoy a variety of vibrant flowers throughout the year. In spring, you can see nemophilas, daffodils, and tulips, poppies and roses in early summer, zinnias and sunflowers in summer, kochia and cosmos in autumn, and ice tulips in winter.
The park offers more than just flowers, with a range of attractions to enjoy. From a Ferris wheel in the “Pleasure Garden” amusement park with views from an altitude of 100 meters to an athletic park in the forest and barbecue areas, you can enjoy meals, sports, and picnics. Hitachi Seaside Park provides a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, from the beauty of nature to thrilling attractions. The park is divided into seven areas, each with its attractions. With cycling routes and a shuttle bus called “Seaside Train”, you can move freely around the vast park.
2.Reviews
Hitachi Seaside Park is popular even on weekdays for its beauty, with nemophila flowers spread across the vast park. The paths are well-maintained, allowing you to enjoy the view as you walk. Depending on the season, you can also see kochia in full bloom.
The Hill of Nemophila is worth a visit, with its spectacular view of blue flowers blending with the sky. By moving around the park on an electric assist cycle, you can enjoy the park without wasting time.
It’s the best time to see the red kochia and full-bloom cosmos, and it’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes. The park is very large, so it’s convenient to use the train.
Hitachi Seaside Park is recommended for people of all ages, those who want to enjoy flowers and scenery, those who like cycling and walking, and those looking for a place where children can play. If you bring food and drinks, you can enjoy a whole day at a low cost.
This park utilizes a vast area that was once the Mito Army Airfield and a bombing range for the U.S. military. Opened as a national park in 1991, it offers a variety of flowers such as daffodils, tulips, nemophilas, and kochia, as well as various attractions such as a Ferris wheel, thrill rides, and a BMX course.
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4.Transportation Information
Here are the ways to get to Hitachi Seaside Park:
By train and bus: The nearest station is Katsuta Station. From the east exit of Katsuta Station, take the Ibaraki Kotsu bus bound for Kaihin Park and get off at “Kaihin Park West Entrance” or “Kaihin Park South Entrance”. The journey takes about 20 minutes. During the tourist season (for example, when daffodils, tulips, nemophilas, and kochia are in bloom), many extra buses operate.
By community bus: The “Smile Aozora Bus” operates from Katsuta Station, Nakaminato Station, and Ajigaura Station. Although there are only a few buses, the fare is a flat 100 yen, which is very reasonable.
By express bus: An express bus operated by Ibaraki Kotsu runs from the Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station and stops at “Kaihin Park West Entrance” or “Kaihin Park Entrance”.
During specific events or when flowers are in full bloom, there may be temporary buses from Katsuta Station or Ajigaura Station.
5.Map Information
Hitachinaka City is located in the center of Ibaraki Prefecture and was established in 1994 through the merger of Katsuta City and Nakaminato City. The former Katsuta City area is an industrial city that developed as a company town of Hitachi Ltd., and many citizens still work for Hitachi Ltd. and its related companies. It also serves as a bedroom community for Mito City, with many suburban-type stores. On the other hand, the fishing industry is a major industry, and it has Hiraiso Beach and Ajigaura Beach as tourist resources.