Situated in the Kanto Region, Ibaraki Prefecture resides by the northeast of Tokyo adjacent to the Pacific Coast. Its prefectural capital is Mito, also called Kairakuen Garden. Historically, Ibaraki is the home of Mito branch of Tokugawa clan in Edo period.
The site is readily accessible by Tsukuba Express from Tokyo. There are 2 popular tourist spots, the spectacular Fukuroda Falls and Kairaku-en, one of the top 3 gardens in Japan. Other notable places include Hitachi Seaside Park, Kashima Jingu Shrine and coastline beaches.
In this post, we will explore the beauty of Hitachi Seaside Park and its famous blue nemophila. (photos by Phurinee Chinakathum)
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Tourists at Hitachi Seaside Park.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Interior of the Ibaraki Kotsu bus running between Katsuta station and Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, Japan.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Car food vendor at Hitachi Seaside Park. Hitachi Seaside Park is a spacious park in Ibaraki, Japan featuring a variety of green spaces and seasonal flowers.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Tourists at Hitachi Seaside Park. Hitachi Seaside Park is a spacious park in Ibaraki, Japan featuring a variety of green spaces and seasonal flowers.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Tourists at Hitachi Seaside Park. Hitachi Seaside Park is a spacious park in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan featuring a variety of green spaces and seasonal flowers.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Tourists buying food at Hitachi Seaside Park.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Statue at Katsuta Station. Katsuta Station is a railway station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Interior of Katsuta Station. Katsuta Station is a railway station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan.
Ibaraki, Japan – May 1, 2016: Katsuta Station. Katsuta Station is a railway station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan.
Garden in Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, Japan.
Hitachi Seaside Park view fom the top in Ibaraki, Japan
Blue Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park in spring
Port view from Hitachi Seaside Park
