[Ibaraki] Hitachi Seaside Park, Oarai "Sea Torii" & Ushiku Great Buddha Day Trip

• Instagrammable Flower Fields: Wander through the hills of Hitachi Seaside Park and snap breathtaking photos of millions of blooming flowers (Sunflowers, Cosmos, or Kochia depending on the season).
  
  
• Seafood & Street Food: Explore a local Fish Market, a lively spot perfect for trying fresh sashimi, oysters, or grilled seafood (Lunch is at your own leisure/expense).
  
  
• Iconic Photo Spot: Visit the Kamiiso-no-Torii at Ōarai Isomae Shrine. Capture the mystical contrast of the traditional gate standing on rocks against the Pacific Ocean waves.
  
  
• Colossal Views: Look up in awe at the Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120-meter tall statue that holds the Guinness World Record as one of the largest bronze Buddhist statues in the world.
  
  

Discover the most picturesque landscapes of Ibaraki Prefecture on this scenic day trip from Tokyo. Immerse yourself in a world of color at Hitachi Seaside Park, famous for its rolling hills covered in millions of seasonal flowers—from summer sunflowers to the stunning red Kochia in autumn, and millions of blue nemophila in spring. Capture the iconic "Torii in the sea" at the Ōarai Isomae Shrine, a mystical gate standing amongst the crashing white waves, before marvelling at the sheer scale of the Ushiku Daibutsu, one of the world's tallest bronze statues. Complete your cultural experience with a stop at a bustling local fish market to taste the freshest seafood Japan has to offer.