Kokai River Park & Poppy Fields

Western Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

This riverside is split into fours zones: the Nature Observation Zone, Sports Zone, Nature Center, and Flower Zone.
The Kokai River is famous for fields of poppies that bloom from mid-May onwards. Over two million poppies fill the park with color. This striking sight is paired with the stunning backdrop of Mount Tsukuba.
There is also a range of activities, such as golfing and cycling, available around the park.

Information

Address: 1650-1 Horigome, Shimotsuma City
Business Hours: Business Hours
April to October
9:00-16:30
November to March
9:00-16:00
Closed Mondays (open Monday and closed Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
Closed over the New Year Holiday period
Website: https://www.city.shimotsuma.lg.jp/page/page000198.html
Contact: TEL: 0296-45-0200

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Yuki Brewery

This brewery has a history spanning 400 years. The 160-year-old traditional brewing warehouse was constructed at the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868), making it the perfect place to get in touch with Japan's traditional side. The brewery's brick chimney was added during the Meiji Era and has become a local symbol. Yuki Brewery's most famous sake, "Musubi Yui," is characterized by its gentle, well-rounded flavor.

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