Hitachi Seaside Park tours

We really enjoyed the tour! The flow and itinerary were well-organized, and we had a great experience overall. However, some guests had difficulty following the schedule and tour flow, and even questioned the tour guide at times. We honestly felt bad for him, but he handled everything really well and remained patient and respectful throughout. Special thanks to our tour guide, Ko, for being so kind and always making sure everything was translated and explained clearly. We really appreciated his effort and professionalism! We also want to commend both Ko and our driver for doing a great job despite the challenges. Thank you for making our tour enjoyable. Keep up the good work!

Guide is helpful. Timing for Hitachi park a bit short. Traffic back to Tokyo is congested n tiring. Overall is fine. We do enjoy the whole trip. Also everyone is punctual and happy

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.

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.

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.

The guide provided explanations in both English and Chinese, which made the experience easy to follow. Overall, I felt the trip was well-paced and not rushed at all. I don't think the seafood market is a must-visit stop, especially since most visitors are travelers and are unlikely to buy fresh seafood to cook themselves. However, it is still a convenient place to have lunch and try some local seafood dishes. Overall, I enjoyed the tour and felt it was a pleasant and well-organized experience.

A refreshing escape from Tokyo as it offers a perfect mix of nature, culture and great food.The local seafood was fresh and delicious. Seaside park was a bit disappointing as now is the season for the flower hills but since the park is big so still a nice walk in the green forest. There is fun fair and play ground for children but no time to play. Overall, exploring scenic parks, visiting temples and shrines, taking in the ocean views, Ibaraki offers a different side of Japan that's well worth discovering.