Hitachi Seaside Park's Nemophila World : A must-visit Spring Outing from Tokyo

2025/02/28

The rolling hills of Nemophila World in Hitachi Seaside Park are filled with millions of baby blue eyes blooming, creating an appealing spring scene. If you're looking for a refreshing seasonal getaway, this breathtaking display of flowers is just a stone's throw from Tokyo. Let's go on a tour of Nemophila world at Hitachi Seaside Park.

What’s Hitachi Seaside Park like?

Hitachi Seaside Park is a park that is both spacious and well-known for its seasonal flowers in Japan. This is where one of nature's most dazzling floral displays is located. In the spring, more than 5 million Nemophila bloom, turning the entire area blue.

It is within 2 hours of Tokyo and has a small amusement park and several cycling and walking trails, making it a perfect nature outing option on a sunny day. The magnificent Nemophila is which blooms in spring from mid-April to early May.

Miharashi-no-Oka in Hitachi Seaside Park is approximately 4.2 hectares in size and is home to approximately 5.3 million Nemophila trees. The flower fields blend into the horizon and the sky on clear days. Enjoying panoramic views of both the park and the Pacific Ocean can be achieved from the top of the hill.

In Summer

Miharashi Hill, which was dyed blue by Nemophila in spring, turns green in summer. The plant that is being grown is Kochia, which is also known as broom grass in Japanese. The best time to observe the green leaves is between mid-August and late September.

In Autumn

Miharashi Hill turns red during autumn. Autumn leaves can be seen at their best around mid-October. The Kochia Light-up is usually held in October. Don't miss this event, as it's only available for a limited time!

What times are best for avoiding crowds?

Every year in spring, when the Nemophila bloom on Miharashi Hill, the park is crowded with many visitors. Depending on the time of day, traffic congestion on surrounding roads is expected in addition to the park's traffic congestion.

To enjoy the view in a relaxed way or take pictures in a place where there are no other people around, it's best to avoid weekends and holidays and visit early in the day.

Before visiting Hitachi Seaside Park, it's advisable to check its official website for its crowd forecast and calendar.

What else can you see besides Nemophila?

In spring, you can enjoy various spring flowers other than nemophila. The park will be decorated with spring colors by 260,000 tulips of about 330 varieties until mid-April, with a total of one million daffodils of about 240 varieties. Additionally, in May, the Hitachi Rose Garden will have approximately 3,400 roses from around 120 varieties, starting with Himanasu.

About Hitachi Seaside Park

Address	605-4 Onuma-aza, Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
Access	[By bus]Approximately 15 minutes from Katsuta Station East Exit Platform 2 to the West Gate or 20 minutes to the South Gate [By car] Immediately from Hitachi Seaside Park IC
Contact	029-265-9001
Hours	9:00-17:00 from March 1 to July 2 (hours vary according to the period during the rest of the year)
Admission	800 yen in April-May and October 450 yen otherwise

Enjoy Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park!

Every spring, the Hitachi Seaside Park transforms into a breathtaking sea of blue as millions of nemophila flowers. They are also known as 'baby blue eyes' and cover its rolling hills. If you're searching for picturesque photo spots, a peaceful stroll, or a memorable day trip from the city, Nemophila World at Hitachi Seaside Park is the place to be.

When you visit Ibaraki, we recommend using a our taxi service [Charter Bus & Limousine Japan] . Sightseeing taxis are recommended for both first-time travelers to Ibaraki and repeat visitors as they allow you to adjust the route based on your individual travel goals and interests. A Full Size Van is capable of accommodating up to 9 people for efficient sightseeing.

Have fun taking trips to Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park!

Get a Quote Now