Hitachi Seaside Park

国営ひたち海浜公園

Hitachi Seaside Park is a large park by the sea in Hitachinaka. It is best known for hills covered in blue nemophila flowers in spring, from mid-April. In October, round kochia bushes turn bright red. Visitors can walk, rent a bicycle or ride the Seaside Train around the park.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Usually 9:30–17:00. Closes at 18:00 from July 21 to August 31, and at 16:30 from November 1 to the end of February.
Closed: Closed on Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed on the next weekday instead), plus December 31 and January 1.
Admission: Adults (high school age and older) 450 yen. Junior high school age and younger are free. A seasonal surcharge is added in April, May and October.
Getting there: Take the JR Joban Line to Katsuta Station, then a bus to the park from Bus Stop No. 2.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The park is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs must be folded before boarding the Seaside Train.

Tips for Muslim visitors

In flower peak season the park is busiest on weekends and during Golden Week; the park recommends avoiding those days and the hours around midday, and suggests weekday visits.
You may bring your own packed food and eat it on the lawns, benches or in some rest buildings, which is useful if you prefer your own halal food.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ibaraki and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.