Hitachi Seaside Park
Japan's most photographed seasonal landscape — approx. 5.3 million nemophila (baby blue eyes) covering an entire hillside in mid-May, turning it an ocean-like blue that contrasts with the Pacific behind. The same hill turns scarlet with 30,000 kochia (fireweed) bushes in October. One of the top flower spectacles in Asia.
2–3 hours
¥450 (standard); ¥800 during peak nemophila/kochia season (additional ¥350 surcharge applies)
9:30–17:00 (Mar–mid-Jul, Sep–Oct); 9:30–18:00 (mid-Jul–Aug); 9:30–16:30 (Nov–Feb); closed Tue (or following weekday when Tue is national holiday); daily opening during peak seasons
Mid-May (nemophila), Mid-October (kochia)
Bus from Katsuta Station (JR Joban Line, 15 min)
Location
Why Visit
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4.5 million nemophila flowers cover Miharashi Hill in mid-May — one of Asia's great flower spectacles
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The same hill turns completely scarlet with 30,000 kochia bushes in mid-October
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The Pacific Ocean visible behind the flower hill creates an extraordinary blue-on-blue composition in May
Local Tips
Mid-April to early May brings the famous nemophila (baby blue eyes) carpeting the Miharashi Hill in blue — arrive by 8:30am for the park open to avoid the worst crowds. Mid-October brings kochia (burning bush) turning the same hill scarlet. The park is enormous — allow 3–4 hours. The coastal zone and amusement area are bonus sections.
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