Published date: May 11, 2025
[Family Trip] Directly Connected to Mito Station! Recently Renovated Modern Hotel
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Experience of the stay
We traveled to Ibaraki primarily to visit the national Hitachi Seaside Park. I was worried about getting stuck in traffic if we went for a day trip, so I reserved this hotel through HafH. Prices for nearby hotels had skyrocketed due to Golden Week, so I was grateful to be able to book with HafH.
After reserving a twin room for two adults, I called the hotel to inform them about two children sleeping in the same bed. Children under school age can sleep for free. While there was no bed guard, they were able to push the two beds against the wall, so that wasn't an issue. During check-in, we received kids' amenities (toothbrush, hand towel, slippers), and the room also had enough pillows and towels for four people, which was very nice.
The hotel had just reopened in April, and the front desk, rooms, and hallways were all very clean. There was nothing in particular that bothered us, and we were able to spend a pleasant stay.
[Parking] The hotel is located on the 6th floor and above of a commercial facility called COMBOX310, which is located at the south exit of Mito Station. We were also able to park in the COMBOX310 parking lot. We paid 900 yen for one night at check-in.
[Breakfast] If you want breakfast, you need to buy breakfast tickets at check-in. It's 1,650 yen for adults, 550 yen for elementary school students, and free for preschoolers. The breakfast venue was 'Hana no Mai' on the first floor. However, since it’s in front of the station, I think you can also grab breakfast from cafes or convenience stores.
Experiences during the trip
On a Saturday during Golden Week, we headed to the national Hitachi Seaside Park. We arrived at 8 AM, but the nearest parking lot to the famous Nemophila hill was already full. We were directed to the South parking lot, which still had plenty of spaces available.
As soon as we entered the park, we rented bicycles at the Cycle Center. There were children's bikes and bikes with child seats, which made it very convenient for moving around the spacious park with kids. There is also a seaside train to explore the park, which I think is a good option for getting around.
Regarding the Nemophila, it was nearing the end of its bloom, so it wasn't the vast sea of blue that we often see in advertisements, but it was still beautiful, and the children were satisfied.
After enjoying the Nemophila, we played in the amusement area, as well as in the fluffy trampoline area and the athletic plaza in the west exit area. After exhausting the children, we left the parking lot just after 2 PM, but there was a huge traffic jam for cars entering the parking lot.
After checking into the hotel, we took a short break and then headed to the Mito Art Tower. I had seen this tower featured on TV, and my child had expressed wanting to go there, but they had completely forgotten about it when we arrived… Still, they enjoyed going up to the observation deck to view Mito city and playing on the lawn.