A glass station that seems to float on the Pacific Ocean - Hitachi Station on the JR Joban Line

#MayGoodPlaces2025 #Ibaraki #IbarakiHitachi #Hitachi #HitachiStation #HitachiEki A glass station that seems to float on the Pacific Ocean--JR Joban Line Hitachi Station Transportation: Take the JR Joban Line to Hitachi Station, and it will arrive in 10 seconds after exiting the station The trains on the JR Joban Line actually run on the ground, and you have to go upstairs when you exit the station. As soon as you exit the gate, you will see a glass observation deck next to it, You can even see the sea not far away before you exit the gate. The Hitachi Station, which was completed in 2011, was designed and built by architect Kazuyo Sejima, who was born in Hitachi City. The entire glass curtain wall can overlook the vast seascape of the Pacific Ocean in front of you. There are different views in different weather and time periods. (It must be mentioned that the glass is very clean, and the effect of taking pictures is also very good, without a lot of dirty water marks) There is a cafe Sea Bird Cafe next to the observatory. You can have a cup of coffee to rest or eat some light meals. The price is also reasonable, not particularly expensive, and the taste is quite satisfactory. However, although the seats facing the sea have a good view, the sun is very strong on the east side facing the sea in the morning, which is actually quite sunny. This cafe is very crowded at noon, so you have to wait for lunch time, or you have to stagger the meal time. Even if you don’t go into the cafe, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view on the chairs outside. If you want to drink something or eat some snacks, there is a big Lawson outside the station. You can bring a cup of coffee and drink it slowly. When I arrived, someone was playing the piano. I’m not sure if it was a staff member, but he played it quite well. Watching the calm sea surface extend to the horizon in the sound of the piano, the nearby waves rose and receded, receded and rose again, and it felt like being in a movie scene. The observation deck upstairs is fully covered and is completely windproof. If you want to enjoy the sea breeze, you can take the elevator to the first floor. There is another outdoor observation deck. However, the outdoor observation deck is a bit windy. When the weather is bad, it should be much colder than upstairs. The view is also more affected by the nearby highway. There is a tourist information station on the right side of the exit, which also sells many specialties of Ibaraki. You can buy some before leaving.