Save money to see flower fields and eat wagyu beef instead—just ¥140 for a bus from Ibaraki to Tokyo!
▲ The classic view of the pink moss flower fields at Hitachi Seaside Park, a popular attraction in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. (Photo provided by Hitachi Seaside Park)
Reported by reporter Li Zi-yi from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
The "Hitachi Seaside Park," voted one of the world’s most romantic flower fields by magazines, is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, not far from Tokyo. This place offers both beautiful scenery and delicious food. Don’t miss the locally produced A5-grade black-haired wagyu beef, "Hitachi Beef," which rivals even Kobe beef. In March, Vanilla Air will launch direct flights to Ibaraki. Knowing that Taiwanese travelers love visiting Tokyo, Ibaraki Airport has specially introduced shuttle buses with six round-trip services per day, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes.The fare from the airport to Tokyo Station is only 500 yen, equivalent to less than NT$140, so you can explore both cities in one trip.
▲ Japan’s highest bungee jump is at Ibaraki’s Zao Sky Adventure. (Photo by reporter Li Zi-yi)
▲ One of Japan’s three most famous gardens, Kairakuen. (Photo provided by Kairakuen)
▲ The Sea Birds Cafe inside the world’s most beautiful station, “Hitachi Station.” (Photo from fan page)SEA BiRDS CAFEFan Page）
Ibaraki is Japan’s second-largest agricultural prefecture, so its fruits and produce are definitely worth trying—its cantaloupes are said to be the best in Japan. Despite being an agricultural area, its tourist attractions are just as impressive as those in other regions. For thrill-seekers, try Japan’s highest bungee jump, “Zao Sky Adventure.” Nature lovers can enjoy the different seasonal landscapes of Japan’s third-most beautiful nature spot, “Oze National Park.” Foodies will love the classic spring view of 4.5 million pink moss flowers, or the adorable pampas grass fields in summer and autumn. Fans of plum blossoms can visit “Kairakuen,” one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, home to 3,000 plum trees. Coffee-loving hipsters will enjoy the glass café “Sea Birds Cafe,” located in the world’s most beautiful station, Hitachi Station, with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean right next door.
Read more about popular attractions in Ibaraki
＞＞＞Japan’s most romantic flower field—4.5 million pink moss blooms at Hitachi Seaside Park
There are plenty of shuttle bus services from Ibaraki Airport to Tokyo Station, with six round-trips per day. The earliest bus from Ibaraki Airport to Tokyo departs at 5:40 AM, and the last at 8:20 PM. From Tokyo Station to Ibaraki Airport, the earliest bus leaves at 7:10 AM, and the last at 7:20 PM. The journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the one-way fare is 500 yen.
Check the schedule and plan your time accordingly. (Photo from Ibaraki Airport’s official website))
Ibaraki Airport
0-310-8555 Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachinaka City, Kasahara-cho 978-6
Phone: 029-301-2761 / FAX: 029-301-2749
Official website:http://www.ibaraki-airport.net/zz/index4.html
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