National Hitachi Seaside Park

In spring, beautiful flowers bloom one after another. At Miharashi no Oka, an event called “Flowering” is held from late March to early May, where visitors can enjoy a variety of spring flowers.

The park is divided into a vast area of about 200 hectares, with large flower gardens spread over several areas.

In spring, daffodils, tulips, nemophila, and roses are at their best, zinnias in summer, and kochia (broomrape) and cosmos in autumn are beautiful.

One of the highlights of the park is Japan’s largest collection of daffodils, with approximately 550 varieties and 1 million plants (blooming time: usually from late March to mid-April).

Nemophila at Miharashi no Oka is a popular spot with a spectacular view!

The “nemophila,” which covers the entire hill with beautiful blue flowers, is especially noteworthy.

The flowers, which are usually at their best from late April to mid-May, are an annual plant native to North America, and its Japanese name is rurikarakusa (meaning “lapis lazuli arabesque”).

As you proceed from the park’s west entrance or wing gate and reach the 58-meter-high “Miharashi no Oka” (Miharashi Hill), the blue-colored scenery will captivate your eyes and captivate your heart. Enjoy the beautiful sight of the sky and the sea united as much as you like.

The best time to view the scenery is usually from mid-April to early May. The blue hills become one with the clear sky and sea, attracting many tourists who visit. Please enjoy the spectacular view unique to this location during this season.

Nemophila at Hitachi-Keihin Park has been introduced in books such as “I want to go there before I die! The Nemophila at Hitachi-Keihin Park is a spectacular spot that has been introduced in books such as “The World’s Greatest Views” and has attracted attention both in Japan and abroad.

Nemophila is also called “Ruri Karakusa” (Japanese name) or “baby blue eyes” (English name), and its pretty blue and light blue flowers, which are 10 to 20 cm tall, spread all over the park.

The vast 4.2-hectare “Miharashi no Oka” is filled with 5.3 million blue nemophilas, creating an otherworldly sight.

We recommend that you go early to view the nemophilas, avoiding weekends and holidays. Every year, the park is crowded with visitors when the nemophilas are in full bloom on Miharashi no Oka.

Traffic congestion can be expected not only in the park but also on the surrounding roads. The National Hitachi Seaside Park has a congestion forecast calendar, and recommends that visitors avoid the days and times when congestion is expected.

In order to enjoy the nemophila in a relaxed atmosphere, please make plans early this spring.

In addition to the nemophila, there are many other attractions at the National Hitachi Seaside Park. During this season, about 240 varieties and 1 million daffodils, followed by about 330 varieties and 260,000 tulips, will color the park with spring colors.

In May, visitors can enjoy 3,400 roses of about 120 varieties in the “Hitachi-Rose Garden.

At the amusement park “Pleasure Garden,” visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, from the classic Giant Ferris Wheel, roller coaster, golf course, and other facilities to the latest VR.

There are also cafes and restaurants within the park for all-day enjoyment.