Kochia Bushes in Full Bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan.
Vivid red Kochia bushes bloom in full at Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan.

Hitachi Seaside Park in Autumn

I am not always fair with Ibaraki Prefecture. I always say that there is not much to it besides the occasional haikyo, but it actually does have its charms.

I am not always fair with Ibaraki Prefecture. I always say that there is not much to it besides the occasional haikyo, but it actually does have its charms. One such place is Hitachi Seaside Park.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

The park is located next to the city of Mito and is situated along the beach. Since it is not very far from Tokyo, I waited for the perfect day (in terms of clear skies and blooming flowers) to make my way to the seaside. It took about two hours by car and I was back to work by the early afternoon. Access by train is fairly simple but takes time, so I recommend spending the day to make it worth your while.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

Visiting in the autumn or winter is particularly alluring. In winter, the baby blue eye flowers are in bloom. With autumn come pink and purple cosmos as well bassica scoparia, a type of ragweed that turns bright red when the seasons change. A floral schedule is available online here. Despite the parks peaceful appearance, it is actually quite crowded! That being the case, the best time to visit is early on weekday mornings.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

Do you see the little person in the middle of the picture brandishing his colorful cape? We must approach with caution.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

Atop the hill of colorful ragweed lies a bell…

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

…to ring with your special someone, of course.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

The park is an ideal place for photo shoots as well as selfie sticks (ahem!), and can also be used to make your own Microsoft quality desktop background.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

I focused on this particular location, but the park is huge and there are many other plants and gardens to explore. If you have a passion for flowers, there are enough here for you to spend the entire day strolling around at a leisurely pace.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

And here is our funny little person. Using the zoom function, I found her photographer hidden in the bushes. They seem to be having fun!

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

If you have children, they may enjoy the attractions at the park entrance or the Ferris wheel with an ocean view.

autumn, ibaraki, japan, japanese, kanto, natural, nature

It is difficult to choose where to go in Japan during autumn. There are just too many things to see! However, if you are a family short on time with limited means of transportation, Hitachi Seaside Park is an easy choice to make.

And for more awesome content about Japan, follow Jordy Meow on Instagram ! 🎵

commentaires

  • Wow! this is stunning. As a tourist, one has to decided to visit Japan in Cherry blossom or Autumn. And then there is too much to see in each season. Japan is amazing and you are one lucky photographer 🙂

    • Autumn is a much easier season, leaves last longer and there is always a place to see. Spring is crowded, full-bloom sakura not so easy to find and the timing much more random. There is an amazing period which is the end of May, before the big rains of June. Everything is fresh, green, flowers blooming, amazing skies, not so many tourists. My secret recommendation 🙂

Who Am I

Jordy Meow
This is me!

I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.

Instagram

Sun whispers through leaves, Golden grass dances gently, Green dreams sway in peace.  日が葉に囁く、 黄金の草が優しく踊る、 緑の夢が静かに揺れる。  #Arashiyama #Kyoto #BambooGrove #NatureWhispers #SerenePathway #JapanWonders #offbeatjapan #japan
Geometric blues, Windows whisper tales untold, Colors break the gray.幾何学の青、 窓は語らぬ物語をささやく、 色が灰を裂く。#urbanarchitecture #geometricdesign #coolcolors #modernjapaneseart #architecturelovers #offbeatjapan #japan
Vermilion whispers, Floating over blue embrace— Spirit’s quiet dance.  朱色の囁き、 青の抱擁に浮かぶ— 静かな霊の舞。  #Itsukushima #Miyajima #Hiroshima #torii #floatinggate #offbeatjapan #japan
Golden skies embrace, Waves whisper secrets to cliffs— Twilight's gentle kiss. ---黄金の空 波が崖にささやく— 黄昏の優しいキス ---#sunsetmagic #coastaldreams #explorejp #serenebeauty #oceanglow #offbeatjapan #japan
White forms dance skyward, Green mountains cradle the art, Under cloud-kissed blue. 白い形空へ舞う、 緑の山が芸術を抱き、 雲にキスした青の下で。#sculptureart #japaneseart #naturemeetsart #modernsculpture #offbeatjapan #japan #travelphotography
Darkened stalls await, Whispers of daikagura, Colors in silence. 暗い屋台、 大神楽の囁き、 色の静寂。#offbeatjapan #japan #daikagura #festivalmood #moodytones #wanderlust #hiddenjapan #haiku
Stone pagoda stands, Cosmos in bloom, moon above— Tranquil whispers hum. ---石塔立つ コスモス咲き、月上に— 静寂の囁き ---#offbeatjapan #japan #explorejapan #hiddenjapan #naturephotography #pagoda #serenity #cosmosflowers
Electric rivers, Neon veins pulse through the night— Silent power flows. 電気の川 夜に脈打つネオン— 静かな力が流れる #industrialjapan #neonlights #japanbynight #technologymagic #urbanreflections #offbeatjapan #japan