We will never ever get bored of Hitachi Seaside Park . The park looks completely different in Spring to how it does in Autumn. It is absolutely breathtaking. At the peak of each of these seasons it extremely popular with domestic tour groups.
As the name suggests, the park is on the water so it can be windy and a bit colder than the middle of town so take a few warmer clothing options, just in case.
As well as all of the natural elements and flower plantations, this park is equipped with food stalls, an amusement park, well manicured rose garden, bike rental and mini-golf.
In Autumn, the hills are covered in Dr. Seuss style bright red kochia plants. Whereas in Spring they are baby blue, decorated with nemophilia flowers.
These are my photos from visits in Spring.
This is what you’ll find in Autumn…
For more Autumn suggestions, check out my AUTUMN IN JAPAN post here.
The food stalls here aren’t exactly healthy options but it’s fun to buy a few treats and mix them with your healthier snacks from home. (Warning: everything in this park is cash only.)
My children are crazy for the ‘under the sea’ themed carousel.
The only thing that beats the carousel are the bouncy domes (just near the “Egg Forest.”)
HITACHI KAIHIN KOEN (HITACHI SEASIDE PARK)
茨城県日立中馬渡字大沼605-4
605−4 MAWATARI, HITACHINAKA, IBARAKI
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
OPEN 9:30-5PM
PRICE: CHILDREN UNDER 7 ARE FREE, 7 YEAR OLDS ENTER FOR 80 YEN
ADULTS FOR 410 YEN
ACCESS: THE TRIP TAKES 2 HOURS FROM TOKYO BY CAR AND 2.5 HOURS EACH WAY BY TRAIN.
HITACHI KAIHIN KOEN INFORMATION
