Kashima-Nada Seaside Park

Hokota City

Eastern Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

This large park is located on the Pacific coast in the coastal city of Hokota.
The park has two areas: the Seashore and Plateau Area. Wander through the pine groves and take in views of the Pacific Ocean in the Seashore Area. Then head to Plateau Area for a light meal and some souvenir shopping at the park restaurant.
With a wooden walkway spanning 1km throughout the park, it is perfect for getting active and working up an appetite for some local seafood or ramen.

Information

Address: Otake, Hokota City
Access: By public transport: 80-minute walk from Shin-Hokota Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line

By car: 40-minute drive from Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, 60 minutes from Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway, or 30 minutes from Mito Oarai IC on the Higashi-Mito Road via the Kita-Kanto Expressway.
Business Hours: Business Hours
April to September
9:00-18:00
October to March
9:00-17:30
Website: http://www.hokota-k.jp/
Contact: TEL: 0291-34-1010
Parking: 150 parking spots

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