Hitachinaka
Hitachinaka City
Hitachinaka City is a seaside city in Ibaraki prefecture famous for Nemophila flowers and Kochia at the Hitachi Seaside Park as well as their fish market and delicious seafood.
Kochia season in 2023
(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.
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
We're sure this is happening, but 2023 dates and times are not confirmed.
DATE
2023 : Mid to Late October
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*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
Check here for the Spring Nemophila flower season (Peak: Mid to End of April).
TIME
9:30〜17:00
Closed : Every Tuesday (Open everyday for all of October 2023!)
*Please see the park’s official calendar here
*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
COST
- 700 yen during flower season (Age 15 yr old or above)
- 460 yen during flower season (Seniors, 65 and over)
- Free (Age 14 yrs old or under)
*Prices are from 2023 season.
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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)
Access (How to get to Hitachi Seaside Park)
From Tokyo
- 75min from Tokyo by train.
- 2H drive from Tokyo by car
- 2h from Tokyo by Expressway Bus
Address
Miharashi no Oka Hill at the Hitachi Seaside Park
(Address: 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
By Train
From Katsuta Station (JR Joban Line)
1) There is usually a special shuttle (bus) services during 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 Car
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)
By Bus
From Tokyo Station (Yaesu Minami Exit / Yaesu South Exit)
Ride 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)
Places to STAY near Hitachi Seaside Park
Hotels (Western style)
There are several business style western hotels in Hitachinaka and Oarai.
Ryokans
There are a few Ryokans with onsen and rooms looking out to the sea in Hitachinaka and Oarai.
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)
Contact Details (Hitachi Seaside Park)
For information about the Nemophila season (Nemophila Harmony), please contact the Hitachi Seaside Park Office directly.
Tel: +81 029-265-9001
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)
