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Play with the whole family at a park where the zoo and amusement park are integrated

About this spot

A family-friendly spot representative of Hitachi City, where the zoo and amusement park are integrated. At the zoo, you can meet a variety of animals including red pandas, lions, and monkey mountains, and at the adjacent amusement park, there are rides such as a Ferris wheel and monorail that even small children can enjoy. Since the park is located on high ground, you can also enjoy views of Hitachi's cityscape and the Pacific Ocean from within the park. At the start of your trip, have the whole family play freely and make wonderful memories.

Fireworks details

Name: ひたち河原子花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 日立市・河原子港

Shells: approx. 2,500

2026年8月1日(土)夜、日立市の河原子港一帯で開催されるひたち河原子花火大会です。約2,500発の花火が太平洋に面した港町の夜空に次々と打ち上がり、海に反射する光とあわせてダイナミックな光景を楽しめます。かみね公園や御岩神社で日立市の魅力にたっぷりふれた1日の締めくくりとして、家族で夜空を見上げる特別な時間になるはずです。

Tips

荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の実施状況は日立市の公式発表で確認しましょう。港周辺は夕方から混み合うため、早めの場所取りがおすすめです。終了後は周辺道路が大変混み合うため、時間差での帰宅が安心です。

Food stalls

Hours: 16:00–20:00(ステージイベント・露店及びキッチンカーの出店)

Where: 河原子港会場。そのほか飲食店や縁日等も開催予定

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: ibarakiguide.jp

Tips

It's about 10 minutes by car from Hitachi's city center. The park has many slopes and stairs, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Some rides and the monorail may require additional charges, so it's helpful to check the pricing system in advance.