Hitachi Seaside Park

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Prefecture

Ibaraki

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About This Destination

Hitachi Seaside Park draws visitors with sweeping hillsides of blue nemophila in spring and fiery red kochia in autumn across its 350-hectare grounds.

Hitachi Seaside Park is one of Japan's most photogenic destinations, famous for its Miharashi Hill covered in 4.5 million baby blue eyes (nemophila) flowers from mid-April to early May. In autumn, the same hill transforms with 30,000 kochia bushes turning brilliant crimson red from mid-October. The park also features tulips, roses, and cosmos throughout the year, along with an amusement park, cycling paths, and a BMX course. Arrive early in the morning during peak nemophila season to avoid long queues that can stretch for hours. A rental bicycle is the best way to explore the sprawling grounds efficiently.

Location

Prefecture: Ibaraki

Address: Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan

Nearest Station: Katsuta Station

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–17:00

Closed: Tuesdays (the next weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday), 31 December and 1 January, and from the day before the first Tuesday in February to the following Friday. Open every day from 26 March to 31 May, 21 July to 31 August, throughout October, 25 to 30 December and 2 to 7 January.

Hours note: Open until 18:00 from 18 July to 31 August and until 16:30 from November to February.

Best time to visit: Late April to mid-May for the blue nemophila hills; October for the crimson kochia bushes

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Food Options: Park restaurants and cafes serve light meals, soft-serve ice cream, and seasonal snacks including nemophila-themed blue treats

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Hitachi Seaside Park?

From Tokyo or Ueno, take the JR Joban Line to Katsuta Station, then a bus to the park (about 15 to 20 minutes).

What is Hitachi Seaside Park famous for?

It is famous for Miharashi Hill, covered with around 5 million blue nemophila ('baby blue eyes') in spring and turning crimson with kochia in autumn. The park also has tulips, a Ferris wheel and cycling paths.

When do the nemophila and kochia bloom?

Nemophila peak roughly from late April to early May, while kochia turn red around early to mid October. Exact timing shifts each year with the weather.