Hitachi Seaside Park ture

Da det var sæson for babyblå øjne i Hitachi Seaside Park, og det ville være besværligt at rejse dertil på egen hånd fra Tokyo, tilmeldte jeg mig Klooks endagstur. Vores guide var Elsa, en venlig kinesisk pige med en blid stemme. Turen fra Tokyo tog omkring to timer. Første stop var Oarai-helligdommen og torii-porten ved havet. Helligdommen er over tusind år gammel, og dens ydre have er meget fredfyldt. Efter at have gået ned ad en lang trappe nåede vi havet for at se torii-porten, og Elsa hjalp os med at tage nogle smukke billeder! Dernæst tog vi til Nakaminato fiskemarked for at spise frokost. Fiskemarkedet er ikke stort, men selvom det var en hverdag, var der mange besøgende, og vi ventede længe i kø for at få frokost! Vi var tæt på at komme for sent til opsamlingen, så vi bad Elsa om at hjælpe med at kommunikere, og hun hjalp os også med at hente maden. Vi er hende meget taknemmelige! Sidste stop var højdepunktet: det store hav af babyblå øjne. Hitachi Seaside Park er så stort, at vi betalte for at tage en parkbus til blomsterhavet, hvor vi tog masser af billeder og nød synet. Det var virkelig storslået og smukt! Vi var så heldige at møde en fantastisk guide og gruppemedlemmer. Alle mødte op til tiden, og i bussen var alle stille og hvilede sig, så vi havde en dejlig dag sammen!

I almost wanted to cancel this trip because the flower season was over, but then I thought a suburban tour would also give my feet a rest. The date was the Friday after Golden Week, so there were far fewer tourists, and we hardly had to wait in line for anything. The three stops on the itinerary weren't far apart. Initially, it was just 'get on the bus - sleep - attraction - eat - attraction - go back.' It took over two hours to get to the first attraction, even without much traffic. At Oarai Isosaki Shrine, I think the main point is to go down the stairs to the beach. For the fish market, you really need to do your research beforehand and decide immediately which restaurant you want to eat at, otherwise, you definitely won't have enough time. The last stop was a park. I initially thought it was just a nature park, but it actually had playground equipment, so it's a great place for those with kids. Since the flowers had already withered this time, we took the guided tour bus that circles the park. One loop took about 40-50 minutes. The park is truly enormous; if you don't take the bus, you'd need to rent a bicycle, or you'd be exhausted from walking. In summary, this tour isn't one where the guide takes you around the attractions; it's all free time, so it's essential to do your homework beforehand.

Starting from Shinjuku Station, it's about a 2-hour journey. Our first stop was Oarai Isosaki Shrine for photos, where we stayed for about 1 hour. The second stop was Nakaminato Fish Market. Due to the holiday, it was very crowded, and there were long lines everywhere, so we stayed for approximately 1 hour. The final stop was Hitachi Seaside Park. Admission was self-paid at 800 yen, and we stayed for about 2 hours.

Fantastisk tur, 3 smukke steder på én dag. Venlig og imødekommende turguide, fru Ana. Turarrangøren bør opdatere informationen om mødestedet – det er nu GinzaNovo (ikke Tokyu Plaza Ginza) – for at undgå forvirring.

I joined the Ibaraki tour on June 17 and had a wonderful experience. The itinerary was enjoyable, and everything was well organized. Our guide, Cora, was very kind, friendly, and always willing to help whenever I had questions. She also shared many recommendations for places to visit, which made the trip even more interesting. Thanks to Cora's guidance and hospitality, I had a great time exploring Ibaraki. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit the area.

Our tour guide Juna was amazing the whole entire time — we really enjoyed her company. Hitachi was definitely not a disappointment and absolutely worth visiting. I’m a little sad because I came a bit late for the wisteria season, but nonetheless I still thoroughly enjoyed all the other beautiful flowers that were in bloom. Last but not least, our driver was so friendly the entire time as well. BOOK if you’re looking for a peaceful nature vibe — this is a MUST do!

En forfriskende flugt fra Tokyo, da den tilbyder en perfekt blanding af natur, kultur og god mad. Den lokale fisk og skaldyr var frisk og lækker. Strandparken var lidt skuffende, da det nu er sæson for blomsterbakkerne, men da parken er stor, var det stadig en dejlig tur i den grønne skov. Der er tivoli og legeplads for børn, men ingen tid til at lege. Alt i alt tilbyder Ibaraki, med sine naturskønne parker, templer og helligdomme samt havudsigter, en anden side af Japan, der er værd at opdage.

I’ve joined quite a few tours labeled as “small group,” but they often end up being larger than expected but this one truly delivered. The group was genuinely small, which made the whole experience feel more relaxed and enjoyable. We visited three locations, and I really appreciated how the guide gave us the freedom to explore each place at our own pace. As a solo traveler, I loved being able to wander around and discover things on my own while still getting helpful recommendations from the guide on where to go. One tip: make sure to check the flower calendar for Hitachi Seaside Park before booking, as different flowers bloom throughout the year. I was hoping to catch the nemophila, but during my visit, only the daffodils were in bloom, which were still beautiful in their own way. Overall, this is a great tour if you enjoy a balance of guidance and independence. I highly recommend it, especially for solo travelers who value flexibility.

Det var en fantastisk tur. Vi havde tid nok til at se alle de vigtige seværdigheder og købe nogle souvenirs. Vores guide Zoe var meget sød og organiseret, og da hun taler mange sprog flydende, var det nemt og interessant at lytte til hendes historier. Tak, Zoe, for den vidunderlige tur ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡