Breathtaking seascape and dreamy flower fields — discover these 6 must-visit spots in Ibaraki

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Located in the suburbs of Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture is home to many renowned Japanese attractions, including lifetime must-see scenic wonders, the world’s most beautiful train station, and Japan’s Three Great Gardens. Just an approximately one-hour train ride from central Tokyo, you can see many breathtaking sights. Next time you travel to Tokyo, why not plan a trip to Ibaraki?

1. Hitachi Seaside Park – A Lifetime Must-Visit World Wonder
Hitachi Seaside Park, a famous flower-viewing spot in Ibaraki Prefecture, is hailed as a lifetime must-visit world wonder. It boasts a rich variety of flowers and vast, open views. Every April and May, around 4.5 million blue mallow flowers (also known as “pale butterflies”) bloom, creating a vast blue-purple floral carpet that offers a fairytale-like romantic experience.

In autumn, Hitachi Seaside Park also features the world’s cutest switchgrass flower field. The grass transforms from green to fuzzy red balls, offering a highly soothing sight that attracts large crowds of tourists every year.
 
Address: 605-4, Ohnuma, Makihama, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
Business Hours: 9:30 - 17:00

2. Hitachi Station Sea Birds Café – The world’s most beautiful train station’s seascape café
Hitachi Station is acclaimed as the world’s most beautiful train station, and its “Sea Birds Café” is like a floating café with a fully transparent glass curtain wall and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, attracting tourists from around the world to visit and take photos.
 
Address: 3-20-1 Asahicho, Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan
Business Hours: 7:00 - 22:00