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Kochia Season
(Hitachi Seaside Park)
コキアの季節（ひたち海浜公園）
The most popular destination in Japan to enjoy fiery red Kochia.
Last updated by Kayo HIrai
on October 28, 2024
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
DATE
2024
: 1st (Tue) to 31st (Thu) October
Days
Hours
Min
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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-09-20
TIME & SCHEDULE
The Kochia area has been scaled up to 40,000 plants in 2024!
DAY TIME 9:30am〜5:00pm
Closed: Every Tuesday (Open every day for all of October)
*Please see the park’s official calendar here
*Click here for the Spring Nemophila flower season (Peak: Mid to End of April).
PEAK SEASON
October 13th is expected to be the peak of Kochia's autumn colors.
The best time will be 7 to 10 days around this.
SPECIAL LIGHT-UP EVENT 5：30pm～9：15pm
27th Sep (Fri) to 6th Oct (Sun), 2024
*There is an extra fee for the light-up event
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-09-20
COST
800 yen during flower season (Age 15 or above)
560 yen during flower season (Seniors, 65 and over)
Free (Age 14 or under)
Please note: There is an additional charge for the Special Light-up event (1,000 yen for Age 15 or above, 500 yen for 6years and above)
*Prices are 2024 season
*Information last checked on 2024-09-20
How to enjoy the Kochia season at Hitachi Seaside Park
Take many beautiful photos
Enjoy a fun family day out
Have a fun girl's day out
Fun for children
Enjoy with a group of friends
Good for Solo travelers
Walk around the park
Enjoy 3-4 hours
❤️💐Hitachi Seaside Park's Kochia Flower Season❣️
Head to the Hitachi Seaside Park this October for an unforgettable adventure. The Kochia flower season is the perfect destination for couples, a fun girl’s day out, or an enjoyable day for families with kids who want to run around!
In October, as the temperatures drop, the 🌳 Kochia plant, also known as the 🔥 “Burning Bush,” transforms into a fiery red and orange carpet, creating an 📸 Instagram-worthy vibrant red landscape. The bright red Kochia plants will undoubtedly create a beautiful backdrop for your photos. 🖼
What to do near Hitachi Seaside Park?
– A few local recommendations –
- Unique Experiences
- Visit Nakaminato Fish Market in the morning
- Watch the sunrise from Ooarai Isosaki Shrine Gate
- Attractions
- Aqua World (Ooarai Aquarium)
- Food / Drink
- Eat Sushi at Nakaminato Fish Market (Lunch)
Places to EAT in Hitachinaka City
Places to STAY in Hitachinaka City
Hotels (Western Style)
There are several business style western hotels in Hitachinaka and Oarai.
Ryokans (Japanese Style)
There are a few Ryokans with onsen and rooms looking out to the sea in Hitachinaka and Oarai.
Guesthouses & Airbnbs
There are a few holiday houses and rooms available to rent on major rental websites.
Hotel Crystal Palace
A western-style affordable hotel conveniently close to Hitachi Seaside Park, Oarai, and Ajigaura, which are famous sightseeing spots near Tokyo. Also easily accessible from Mito. (The nearest station is Katsuta)
Access (How to get to Kochia Season)
How to get there
Public Transport
75 min from Tokyo by train
2hrs from Tokyo by Expressway Bus
Car
2 hrs drive from Tokyo by car
Location & Address
Address
Miharashi no Oka Hill at the Hitachi Seaside Park
605-4 Onuma-aza, Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, 312-0012
〒312-0012 茨城県ひたちなか市大字馬渡 字大沼605-4
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
By TRAIN
From Katsuta Station (JR Joban Line)
1) There is usually a special shuttle (bus) service during the Nemophila season.
2) You can also take a bus from bus stop No. 2 and get off at “West Gate” or “South Gate.”
3) Or take a taxi to Hitachi Seaside Park West Gate. (Approximately 15 minutes)
By BUS
From Tokyo Station (Yaesu Minami Exit / Yaesu South Exit)
Take the Ibaraki Kotsu expressway bus bound for ‘Katsuta/Tokai(勝田/東海)’ and get off at Kaihinkoen Nishiguchi(海浜公園西口） (Approx. 2 hours)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Hitachi Seaside Park IC on the toll road at the end of the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Exit at the Hitachinaka toll road at Hitachi Seaside Park IC and drive for 2 min.
(To avoid congestion during Nemophila season, please see these English instructions for driving to the park in busy seasons)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Hitachi Seaside Park Office directly.
Tel: +81 (0)29-265-9001
Websites
English Website (Official) (External Link – English)
Japanese Website (Official) (External Link – Japanese)
French Website (Official ) (External Link – French)
Spanish Website (Official) (External Link – Spanish)
German Website (Official) (External Link – German)
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