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Flowering 2025 - Nemophila Season
(Hitachi Seaside Park)
フラワーリング 2025（ひたち海浜公園）
The most popular destination in Japan to enjoy Nemophila flowers.
Last updated by Angus M
on September 2, 2024
We're sure this is happening, but dates & times have NOT been confirmed yet.
DATE
2025
: Early April to Late May (Mid- End of April is peak)
Days
Hours
Min
Sec
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-06
TIME & SCHEDULE
*The peak season may change slightly depending on the weather.
Time
9:30〜17:00 *Open early from 7:00 am During Golden Week in Japan
Open every day during this Flowering 2024 Nemophila Season.
*Please check the park calendar here
*Check here for the Autumn Kochia season (Mid – Late October).
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-06
COST
800 yen during flower season (High school students and above)
560 yen during flower season (Seniors, 65 and over)
Free (Junior high school students and under)
An admission and season fee (350 yen) will be added on some days.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-06
How to enjoy the Nemophila Season at Hitachi Seaside Park
Take many beautiful photos
Enjoy a fun family day out
Have a fun girl's day out
Fun for children
Enjoy with a group of friends
Good for Solo travelers
Walk around the park
Enjoy 3-4 hours
💙💐Swim through an Endless Ocean of Nemophilas!💐💙
Come find your inner peace at the 💐Hitachi Seaside Park💐 during their Nemophila💙 season!
Baby blue flowers blowing in the wind, the brilliantly clear sky, and the Pacific Ocean sparkling under the sun… Everything around you is blue💙 like an endless ocean. Every corner of this 3.5-hectare field is covered with more than 5 million nemophila, also known as “Baby Blue Eyes.”💙 Take a deep breath and rest your soul😇— you deserved this moment🎀!
The park🌳 itself is even bigger and is home to various seasonal flowers💐 and plants, thanks to its conservation work to protect the coastal environment🌴. Bring your friends and family for a fun day out!
Baby blue flowers blowing in the wind, the brilliantly clear sky, and the Pacific Ocean sparkling under the sun… Everything around you is blue💙 like an endless ocean. Every corner of this 3.5-hectare field is covered with more than 5 million nemophila, also known as “Baby Blue Eyes.”💙 Take a deep breath and rest your soul😇— you deserved this moment🎀!
The park🌳 itself is even bigger and is home to various seasonal flowers💐 and plants, thanks to its conservation work to protect the coastal environment🌴. Bring your friends and family for a fun day out!
What else to do near Hitachi Seaside Park?
– A few local recommendations –
- Unique Experiences
- Visit Nakaminato Fish Market in the morning
- Watch the sunrise from Ooarai Isosaki Shrine Gate
- Attractions
- Aqua World (Ooarai Aquarium)
- Food / Drink
- Eat Sushi at Nakaminato Fish Market (Lunch)
Places to EAT in Hitachinaka City
Places to STAY in Hitachinaka City
Hotels (Western Style)
There are several business style western hotels in Hitachinaka.
Onsen Ryokan
There are not many Ryokans in Hitachinaka.
Hotel Crystal Palace
A western-style affordable hotel conveniently close to Hitachi Seaside Park, Oarai, and Ajigaura, which are famous sightseeing spots near Tokyo. Also easily accessible from Mito. (The nearest station is Katsuta)
Access (How to get to Hitachi Seaside Park)
How to get there
Public Transport
75 minutes from Tokyo by train.
2 hrs from Tokyo by Expressway Bus.
Car
2 hrs drive from Tokyo by car.
Location & Address
Address
Hitachi Seaside Park
ひたち海浜公園
605-4, Oonuma, Mawata, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Pref. 321-0012, Japan
〒312-0012 茨城県ひたちなか市馬渡字大沼605-4
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
From Katsuta Station (JR Joban Line)
1) There is usually a special shuttle (bus) services during Nemophila season.
2) You can also take a bus from bus stop No. 2 and get off at “West Gate” or “South Gate.”
3) Or take a taxi to Hitachi Seaside Park West Gate. (Approximately 15 minutes)
From Tokyo Station (Yaesu Minami Exit / Yaesu South Exit)
Ride the Ibaraki Kotsu expressway bus bound for ‘Katsuta/Tokai(勝田/東海)’ and get off at Kaihinkoen Nishiguchi(海浜公園西口） (Approx. 2 hours)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
via Hitachi Seaside Park IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Exit at the Hitachinaka toll road at Hitachi Seaside Park IC and drive for 2 min.
(To avoid congestion during Nemophila season, please read the English instructions for driving to the park in busy seasons)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Hitachi Seaside Park Office directly.
Tel: +81 (0)29-265-9001
Websites
English Website (Official) (External Link – English)
Japanese Website (Official) (External Link – Japanese)
French Website (Official ) (External Link – French)
Spanish Website (Official) (External Link – Spanish)
German Website (Official) (External Link – German)
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