Go off the tourist track and into the heart of Japan. Here are 10 hidden gems to visit in Japan, according to a local.

From late April to May, Japan becomes a living bouquet of colourful blooms ... That’s exactly what you get at Hitachi Seaside Park. This spot goes full-on blue in late April, and the peaceful vibe is ...

Cosplay fans walk on a field of nemophila flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki prefecture, during the "golden week" holiday on May 3, 2025.

Beyond tragedy: Explore the resilience and beauty of Hiroshima, Japan’s city of peace Nikko is a ... from Tokyo Station to Hitachinaka Station, and board the Park Shuttle Bus to reach Hitachi Seaside ...

Japan’s spring landscape is bursting with other floral spectacles. Wisteria tunnels at Kawachi Fuji Garden in Fukuoka create a surreal purple cascade, while Hitachi Seaside Park’s rolling ...

Nagano grows most of the miso out of all the prefectures in Japan so you can count on a rich and creamy miso based broth. Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, 2.5 hours away by bus from Tokyo, Hitachi ...

About 1 million daffodils of 500 different varieties provide for yet another colorful spell that Hitachi Seaside Park is going to cast on you. Those blossom between late March to mid-April. 1) Eggs in ...

Hitachi Seaside Park is situated in the Hitachinaka city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, and around 80 miles (130 kilometers) to the north of Tokyo. The park is located on the outskirts of the ...

Despite a complex past, China and Japan share a deep love for traditional cuisine, tea culture, and artistic expression, from calligraphy and painting to anime and manga. Tourists flock to both ...

Objects depicting a snake are seen on the ground at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture in this aerial photo. The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:56 JST, December 16, 2024 HITACHI-NAKA, Ibaraki — A work of ...

Add a burst of colour to your Instagram feed at Hitachi Seaside Park! With rolling hills of seasonal ... Feel the force of nature as you visit one of Japan's most beautiful waterfalls, Kegon ...

Hitachi Seaside Park, located in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, is celebrated for its stunning seasonal flower displays that draw visitors year-round. In spring, the park’s hillsides come alive with over ...