What this area is like
Miharashi Hill turns blue with nemophila from mid-April to early May and red with kochia in October. The park also has cycling paths and a small amusement area.
Plan your visit
Buses run from Katsuta Station. Peak weekends are crowded; arrive at opening time.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Hitachi Seaside Park
A vast seaside park famous for hills of blue nemophila in spring and fiery red kochia in autumn.
- Access
- About 15 minutes by bus from the east exit of JR Katsuta Station (stop 2) to Seaside Park West Exit.
- Hours
- 9:30–17:00 (varies by season). Closed Tuesdays, 31 December, 1 January and early February.
- Fee
- Adults ¥450; 65 and over ¥210; junior high and younger free. Prices can change in peak seasons.
- Address
- 605-4 Mawatari Onuma, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
The park is huge: rent a bicycle or ride the seaside train. Nemophila peak is late April to early May; kochia turns red in October.
How to plan your time here
- Katsuta is about 1 hour 20 minutes from Ueno by the Hitachi or Tokiwa limited express; a day trip from Tokyo is easy.
- Have fresh seafood at Nakaminato fish market nearby.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.