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UPCOMINGOther· Annual
Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia Season
国営ひたち海浜公園
Ibaraki · Kanto
Mid-October peak season for viewing over 32,000 brilliant red kochia (summer cypress) plants at Hitachi Seaside Park, coinciding with cosmos blooms. The park is Japan's largest kochia display site and is very popular on weekends.
- Dates
- October 13–22Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Ibaraki · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Katsuta Station (bus ~15 min)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- hitachikaihin.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
Experience a vibrant sea of red as the kochia bushes transform the Miharashi Hill into a fiery landscape, complemented by the delicate pink and white cosmos flowers swaying in the breeze.
Best viewing tips
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and capture the best light on the kochia. The Miharashi Hill offers panoramic views, so bring a wide-angle lens for photography.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 38m by car
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