Hitachi Seaside Park
The park is also known as a place where you can enjoy cycling with flowers and greenery as a backdrop and attractions at the amusement park "Pleasure Garden." At night, a lighting event showcases the kochia, allowing visitors to experience a dreamlike scenery.
Additionally, the park serves as a hub for regional tourism, providing local tourism information and engaging in promotional activities with surrounding areas. Moreover, at the Memorial Forest Rest House, you can savor dishes made from local ingredients and special coffee and tea. The National Hitachi Seaside Park offers all visitors an enchanting experience while deepening the connection between natural beauty and the local community.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Location
- 〒312-0012 605-4 Watado Onuma, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- Take the Ibaraki Kotsu bus from JR Joban Line Katsuta Station to the South Entrance of Kaihin Park for 20 minutes, and get off at the West Entrance of Kaihin Park.
- Parking
- Total capacity: 4,350 vehicles (Regular car: 520 yen per day)
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Closing time varies by season)
- Fees
- Adults (high school students and above) 450 yen, Seniors (65 years and older) 210 yen *Prices may vary by season.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：029-265-9001
- Official Website
Map
Detailed Information
Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park is a national park established by the government in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to meet the increasing and diversifying recreational demands in the Greater Tokyo Area, covering a total area of 350 hectares. Currently, approximately 61 percent, or 215.2 hectares, is open to the public. The park is designed with the theme "The Sea, Sky, and Green are Friends: A Refreshing Healthy Experience," utilizing its distinctive natural conditions, including forests, grasslands, sand dunes, beaches, and springs. It is expected to become one of the most prominent parks internationally, given its scale and features.
▸ Beautiful Flowers Blooming in Every Season!
Surrounded by flowers and greenery, Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park covers about 215 hectares and is divided into seven areas, featuring leisure spots and flower fields where visitors can enjoy nature. In spring, visitors can see daffodils, tulips, and nemophila; in summer, roses, zinnias, and sunflowers; and in autumn, kochia and cosmos, providing a delightful spectacle of seasonal flora.
▸ Seasonal Highlights of Nemophila and Kochia
Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park offers a variety of flowers throughout the year, with the spring nemophila and autumn kochia being must-see attractions. The sight of approximately 5.3 million blue nemophilas spreading across the vast "Miharashi Hill" resembles a fantasy world. In autumn, fluffy kochia turns red, painting the land in vibrant hues.
▸ Fun-filled Activities from Cycling to Events!
Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park features cycling paths that allow visitors to explore the expansive grounds by bicycle. There are also BMX courses, forest athletic areas, barbecue spots, and a wide range of attractions at the amusement park "Pleasure Garden," ensuring endless fun! Various events are held throughout the year, making it an enjoyable destination to visit repeatedly.
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