Cretaceous Rock Formations

Hitachinaka City

Central Ibaraki

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These cretaceous rocks stemming from the Mesozoic Era (around 6.5 million years ago) are the first rock formation of their kind to be discovered in Ibaraki. Fossilized ammonites and sharks have even been discovered in the area.

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Address: Isozakicho, Hitachinaka City
Access: By car: 5 minutes from the Hitachikaihin IC on the Hitachinaka Toll Road
Website: http://www.hitachinaka-sa.com/kanko01.html
Contact: Hitachinaka City Tourism Association
TEL: 029-273-0116
Parking: Car parking available

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Kasama City

Central Ibaraki

Kitayama Park

This park is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the changing seasons, from cherry blossoms in the spring to foliage in autumn.
The park is centered around a lake, reflecting the surrounding landscape and mountains in the distance.
On-site facilities include a campsite, barbecue area, indoor rest area, and playground.

Parks/Nature

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Tokiwa Shrine

Located next to Kairakuen Garden, Tokiwa Shrine is the largest shrine in Mito City. It is dedicated to Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Tokugawa Nariaki, the second and ninth feudal lords of the Mito Domain during the Edo Period (1603–1868).
Additionally, the Giretsukan building contains paintings, calligraphy, and artworks left by the two lords.

Temples/Shrines

Hitachinaka City

Central Ibaraki

Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachi Seaside Park is perhaps Ibaraki's most famous tourist destination for its Instagram-friendly fields of flowers. This vast park is best known for the stunning blue nemophila flowers in spring (mid-April onwards) and bright red kochia bushes in autumn (October). There's plenty to see year-round, including daffodils, tulips, sunflowers, and oil-seed rape blossoms. In addition to flowers, it is home to a small amusement park and traditional Japanese farmhouses.
Once inside, visitors can enjoy a stroll, rent a bicycle, or ride the Seaside Train to get around. The park is entirely wheelchair accessible.
Moreover, Hitachi Seaside Park is located close to other destinations such as Aquaworld Aquarium, Nakaminato Fish Market, and Kairakuen Park. In other words, it's easy to plan a one or two-day trip to all of these major sites!

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