Admire the Beauty of Kochia in Hitachi Seaside Park

The kochia season at Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan is one of the park's most stunning and colorful highlights. Located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the park is famous for its rolling hills covered with vibrant seasonal flowers, but the fiery red kochia bushes in autumn are particularly breathtaking. Before planning a trip, I always check the park's official fan page to see the current status of the kochia (in autumn) and nemophila (in spring) to time my visit around the peak bloom. This ensures we can enjoy the plants at their most spectacular. From Tokyo, we took a rapid train to Katsuta Station, and then purchased the combo ticket (which includes both park entry and bus fare) to get to the park. It's a bit of a walk from the entrance to Miharashi Hill, where the vibrant red kochia bushes are located, but the beautiful scenery throughout the park makes it a pleasant journey. Just be mindful of the strong seaside winds as you stroll through the park! The return shuttle bus can get quite crowded, so make sure to plan ahead and allow enough time to catch the train back to Tokyo Station without feeling rushed. #japantrip