Ibaraki Flower Park

Ishioka City

Southern Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

This vast flower park in Ishioka City is well-known for its large and comprehensive rose garden. However, throughout the year, there are many other seasonal flowers, such as hydrangeas, sunflowers, white lilies, and Christmas roses.
During every winter holiday, the park is decorated with dazzling Christmas illuminations.
In addition to the garden, the park also has a children's playground and shops selling fresh local products.
Also, the restaurant on the premises serves cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture, allowing diners to experience the region's local flavors. The beautiful garden scenery spreads out in front of the restaurant's large windows, allowing visitors to enjoy new seasonal views each time they stop by.

Information

Address: 200 Shimoaoyagi, Ishioka
Access: By public transport:
30-minute bus ride from JR Ishioka Station Bus Stop No. 1. Take a bus bound for Kakioka Shako and get off at Flower Park.
By car:
About 15 minutes from the Tsuchiura Kita IC on the Joban Expressway
About 20 minutes from the Joban Expressway Ishioka Omitama Smart IC
About 25 minutes from Kasama Nishi IC on the Kita Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: March to November 9:00-17:00
December to February 9:00-16:00
Closed Tuesday (If a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, the park will be open that day)
Closed for New Year's Holiday from December 31 to January 1
Website: https://www.flowerpark.or.jp/
Contact: 0299-42-4111
Parking: 900 spaces (Free)

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