{"id":65179,"date":"2020-08-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=65179"},"modified":"2023-09-06T10:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T01:12:17","slug":"hitachi-seaside-park-kochia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hitachi-seaside-park-kochia\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn at Hitachi Seaside Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All across the world, landscapes change with the seasons. But few countries get as excited about these changes in nature as Japan does. From&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tokyo-cherry-blossom-tour\/\">the pale pink cherry blossom<\/a>, vibrant&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/chichibu-shibazakura-flower-festival-near-tokyo\/\">azaleas<\/a>, plump hydrangeas and hearty lotus flowers, these distinct seasons draw visitors from all over to see them in all their glory during their short bloom. And to honour the arrival of autumn, I duly paid a visit to&nbsp;<strong>Hitachi Seaside Park<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u56fd\u55b6\u3072\u305f\u3061\u6d77\u6d5c\u516c\u5712,&nbsp;<em>Kokuei Hitachi Kaihink\u014den<\/em>) <strong>on<\/strong> <strong>Japan&#8217;s Pacific coast, known for its incredible seasonal transformations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-the-extraordinary-kochia-of-hitachi-seaside-park\">The Extraordinary Kochia of Hitachi Seaside Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-the-superb-colours-of-the-kochia-carnival-at-hitachi-seaside-park\">The Superb Colours of the Kochia Carnival at Hitachi Seaside Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-autumn-transformation-of-miharashi-hill\">Autumn Transformation of Miharashi Hill <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-exploring-the-rest-of-hitachi-seaside-park\">Exploring the Rest of Hitachi Seaside Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-getting-to-hitachi-seaside-park\">Getting to Hitachi Seaside Park<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-admission-information\">Admission Information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-hours\">Hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-the-extraordinary-kochia-of-hitachi-seaside-park\">The Extraordinary <em>Kochia<\/em> of Hitachi Seaside Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitachi Seaside Park is located in&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tag\/ibaraki\/\"><strong>Ibaraki prefecture<\/strong> (\u8328\u57ce\u770c)<\/a>&nbsp;and is open to the public all year round. While late-April to mid-May is the peak season for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hitachi-seaside-park-nemophila\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Nemophila<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(also known as&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?s=baby+blue+eyes\">Baby Blue Eyes<\/a>), which the park is also famous for, late September to mid-October marks the season for the&nbsp;<strong>Kochia Carnival<\/strong>. Also known as Summer Cypress, the stems of the Kochia are traditionally dried and used to make household brooms. At Hitachi Seaside Park, the hill transforms into a carpet of red-fuchsia <a aria-label=\"Kochia (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bassia_scoparia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kochia<\/a> herb at the height of its vibrancy in mid-October. Due to its popularity, the park tends to be crowded on the weekend, so a weekday visit will give you a better opportunity to appreciate it more quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65205\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170747\/cover-image-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Kochia and cosmos at Hitachi Seaside Park\" class=\"wp-image-65205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170747\/cover-image-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170747\/cover-image-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170747\/cover-image-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170747\/cover-image.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"65210\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170802\/IMG_2861-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Red Kochia and blue sky\" class=\"wp-image-65210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170802\/IMG_2861-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170802\/IMG_2861-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170802\/IMG_2861.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-the-superb-colours-of-the-kochia-carnival-at-hitachi-seaside-park\">The Superb Colours of the Kochia Carnival at Hitachi Seaside Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I first became aware of this beautiful natural phenomenon while scrolling through images on social media. Admittedly, I was skeptical at first: considering the age of photo editing and applying filters to our photographs in Photoshop and Instagram, the colours seemed a bit too vibrant to look real. As I was living in Japan, I decided to jump on a train in Tokyo to Hitachi Seaside Park to see for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is quite easy&nbsp;<strong>to reach Hitachi Seaside Park from Tokyo<\/strong>, making it an&nbsp;<strong>ideal destination for a day trip<\/strong>. Under an hour and a half on the train and twenty minutes on a bus, I arrived at the famous park alongside a large number of other visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65212\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170811\/IMG_2899-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Hitachi Seaside Park in autumn\" class=\"wp-image-65212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170811\/IMG_2899-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170811\/IMG_2899-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170811\/IMG_2899-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170811\/IMG_2899.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-autumn-transformation-of-miharashi-hill\">Autumn Transformation of Miharashi Hill <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering, I headed towards&nbsp;<strong>Miharashi Hill<\/strong>, a hill covered in Kochia, which overlooked the park on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. A carpet of red flowers&nbsp;stretched as far as the eye could see, and the blue sky backdrop brought out the red intensity of the&nbsp;<strong>32,000 Kochia flowers<\/strong>&nbsp;growing there. The panoramic view was magnificent and, as was the case with all of the photos that I took, certainly didn&#8217;t need an Instagram filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"65206\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170749\/IMG_2808-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmos flowers in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-65206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170749\/IMG_2808-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170749\/IMG_2808-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170749\/IMG_2808.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Cosmos Flowers next to the Kochia at Hitachi Seaside Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A small, winding path through the bushes snaked its way towards the top of the hill and allowed visitors to see the flowers in closer detail. As they gently rustled in the breeze, the Kochia flowers began to take on a surreal form. Like a dream straight out of a painting or animation film, it was impossible to divert my gaze. The surroundings were incredibly photogenic, and I wanted to take a picture from every angle as each step presented a different perspective of the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65208\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170756\/IMG_2841-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Red Kochia hill at Hitachi Seaside Park\" class=\"wp-image-65208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170756\/IMG_2841-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170756\/IMG_2841-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170756\/IMG_2841-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170756\/IMG_2841.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A small, winding path through the Kochia bushes allowed visitors to take a closer look.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65211\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170807\/IMG_2890-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cosplay in the red kochia hills\" class=\"wp-image-65211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170807\/IMG_2890-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170807\/IMG_2890-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170807\/IMG_2890-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170807\/IMG_2890.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visitors didn&#8217;t pass up the opportunity for a photoshoot at Hitachi Seaside Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65207\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170753\/IMG_2820-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese dogs wearing hats\" class=\"wp-image-65207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170753\/IMG_2820-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170753\/IMG_2820-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170753\/IMG_2820-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170753\/IMG_2820.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pets are allowed at Hitachi Seaside Park. Owners are required to keep them on a leash at all times, and that they pick up and dispose of droppings.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-exploring-the-rest-of-hitachi-seaside-park\">Exploring the Rest of Hitachi Seaside Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is more to discover beyond the Kochia field at Hitachi Seaside Park. An area of <strong>350 hectares <\/strong>(of which 200 is open to the public) includes a <strong>forest, traditional houses, an amusement park and restaurants<\/strong> \u2013 plenty to explore in a day trip. Each season offers magnificent panoramic views, so there is something to enjoy at any time of the year. The official Hitachi Seaside Park has an <a aria-label=\"online map you can download (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/hitachikaihin.jp\/en\/area-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">online map you can download<\/a> so you can plan your visit in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65213\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170814\/IMG_2917-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Ferris Wheel over a cloudy sky\" class=\"wp-image-65213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170814\/IMG_2917-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170814\/IMG_2917-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170814\/IMG_2917-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170814\/IMG_2917.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Ferris Wheel at Hitachi Seaside Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To experience another side of the park and escape the crowds, I recommend the&nbsp;<strong>Dune Garden<\/strong>, which features an aromatic herb garden and boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65214\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170817\/IMG_2918-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dune area of Hitachi Seaside Park\" class=\"wp-image-65214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170817\/IMG_2918-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170817\/IMG_2918-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170817\/IMG_2918-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170817\/IMG_2918.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65216\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170823\/IMG_2930-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dune autumn plants\" class=\"wp-image-65216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170823\/IMG_2930-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170823\/IMG_2930-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170823\/IMG_2930-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170823\/IMG_2930.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65215\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170820\/IMG_2929-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet path in Hitachi Seaside Park\" class=\"wp-image-65215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170820\/IMG_2929-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170820\/IMG_2929-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170820\/IMG_2929-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170820\/IMG_2929.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65218\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170829\/IMG_2945-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"looking towards the pacific ocean\" class=\"wp-image-65218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170829\/IMG_2945-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170829\/IMG_2945-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170829\/IMG_2945-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170829\/IMG_2945.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the large size of the park, <strong>bicycle rentals and a kid-friendly &#8216;train&#8217; <\/strong>(on tires) are popular methods for exploring the park. <strong>Bicycle rentals start at 450 JPY for 3 hours<\/strong>, with options to rent a regular or electric bike. The train travels around the perimeter of the park and stops at various locations along its route, and costs <strong>600 JPY for a one-day pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"65217\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170826\/IMG_2937-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"small train around the park\" class=\"wp-image-65217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170826\/IMG_2937-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170826\/IMG_2937-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170826\/IMG_2937-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22170826\/IMG_2937.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-getting-to-hitachi-seaside-park\">Getting to Hitachi Seaside Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the&nbsp;<strong>JR Joban&nbsp;<\/strong>Line from&nbsp;<strong>Tokyo Station<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u6771\u4eac\u99c5) or&nbsp;<strong>Ueno<\/strong> (\u4e0a\u91ce)&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>Katsuta Station<\/strong> (\u52dd\u6d66\u99c5). A bus comes to the station every 20-30 minutes and will take you to the park in around 15 minutes. Please make plans to leave early, especially during the busy October months, as trains and buses tend to get congested during this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-admission-information\">Admission Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission prices&nbsp;to the park vary depending on the tourist season. <strong>The price is&nbsp;450 JPY for an adult during the regular season and 700 JPY in high tourist season.<\/strong> Children 14 years and under get free admission. You can also buy a 2-day pass so you can extend your visit if you&#8217;d like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table caption-align-center\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br><strong>Admission (15 years and over)<\/strong><\/td><td>450 JPY during low tourism season<br>700 JPY during high tourism season<br>290 JPY per person for groups (20+)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Admission (14 and under)<\/strong><\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/td><td>Paid parking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/td><td>029-265-9001<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For more details on admission prices, visit the official <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hitachikaihin.jp\/en\/information\/fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hitachi Seaside Park website<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-hours\">Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>9:30\u201317:00<\/strong><\/td><td>March 1 to July 20 \/ September 1 to October 31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9:30\u201318:00<\/strong><\/td><td>July 21 to August 31 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9:30\u201316:30<\/strong><\/td><td>November 1 to February 28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Closed<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuesdays&nbsp;(or the following day if a national holiday falls on a Tuesday)<br>December 31 and January 1<br>The first consecutive Monday to Friday in the first week of February<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1318hBm9jyhC3NjL6Wn0qtrY3D-moCsC3&amp;hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Translation by: <strong><a class=\"ek-link ek-link ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/markw\/\">Mark Webster<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All across the world, landscapes change with the seasons. 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