Titanbicus Now Blooming at Hitachi Seaside Park, Too Big Not to Photograph

Published: August 14, 2026
Titanbicus Now Blooming at Hitachi Seaside Park, Too Big Not to Photograph

Titanbicus flowers are in bloom near the "Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate" and around the BMX course flower field at Hitachi Seaside Park (国営ひたち海浜公園) in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture. Set against the deep blue of the summer sky, the flowers' large blooms carry a tropical, resort-like feel that makes it hard to resist reaching for a camera. Visitors can be seen taking photos, comparing the blooms' height to their own, and leaning in close for a better look. As summer reaches its peak, the park offers a small taste of the tropics amid its vividly blooming flowers.

Titanbicus blooming near the Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate flower bed

Titanbicus blooming in the flower field around the BMX course

Item Details
Location BMX course flower field, Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate flower bed
Number of Plants (1 variety, 2 colors) Approx. 900
Blooming Period Through late August

Flowers So Big You'll Want to Photograph Them — Titanbicus

Close-up of a large Titanbicus flower

Titanbicus is a perennial in the mallow family, genus Hibiscus. It grows to a height of about 1.2 to 1.8 meters, with flowers reaching 15 to 25 cm across — a size that's genuinely surprising when compared against the span of a hand.

The plant takes its name from the Titans, the giant deities of Greek and Roman mythology, in a nod to its overwhelming presence and striking form. True to its name, Titanbicus carries a strength and dignity all its own.

Titanbicus growing taller than a person

Titanbicus towering over visitors

A Titanbicus flower that makes you want to hold your face up beside it

A bloom that makes you want to hold your face up beside it

A Resort Feel Near the Kaze no Gate

Titanbicus flowers near the Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate

Photographed on August 4, 2026

Near the Kaihin-guchi / Kaze no Gate, the Titanbicus flowers stand out beautifully against the sea, the parasols, and the crisp white sculptures nearby. Watching the large white and red blooms sway in the breeze while feeling the pleasant sea air brings a touch of resort life to the park.

Sharing the Spotlight with Sunflowers at the BMX Course Flower Field

Titanbicus blooming alongside sunflowers at the BMX course flower field

Photographed on August 14, 2026

At the flower field around the BMX course, Titanbicus blooms alongside five varieties of sunflowers. Beyond the familiar yellow, the lineup includes red varieties and gradient-petaled types, each with its own character.

The red Titanbicus holds its own among the sunflowers, adding vivid color to the field.

It's a summery pairing of flowers well worth seeing while it lasts.