Hitachi Seaside Park is a popular public park located in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its stunning flower gardens, spacious grounds, and recreational facilities. Its ever-changing floral landscapes, recreational amenities, and beautiful surroundings make it a delightful destination to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons.
This jinja is known as one of the three largest Inari shrines in Japan, and its deity was awarded the Senior First Rank, the highest court rank granted to shrines. During the feudal Tokugawa period, the shrine was revered highly as the designated place of worship for the here ditary lords of the Kasama Domain.
Ibaraki Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the KantÅ region of Honshu. Ibaraki Prefecture has a population of 2,828,086 in 2023. Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the Kanto Region, northeast of Tokyo along the Pacific coast. The prefectural capital is Mito, known for Kairakuen Garden, which is considered one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens.
Towering at a massive 120 meters, the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the world's tallest Buddha statues. For comparison, Nara's Daibutsu in Todaiji Temple is only 15 meters high and can fit in the palm of the Ushiku Daibutsu.
