Seasonal sights: Nemophila and Kochia
A spectacular spring sight: a "blue carpet" of about 5.3 million nemophila flowers.
Nemophila is an autumn-sown annual plant of the genus Nemophila in the family Violaceae (formerly the family Malvaceae).
It blooms with blue flowers and has long, finely cut leaves, so in Japanese it is called "Rurikarakusa" (lapis lazuli arabesque), which likens the plant's appearance to an arabesque pattern.
Its English name is "Baby Blue Eyes," and it seems that this was taken from the adorable shape of its flowers.
Adults (high school students and above) 450 yen
Seniors (65 years and above) 210 yen
*Free for junior high school students and below
*Monday, April 13th to Wednesday, May 6th (substitute holiday)
Adults (high school students and above) 700 yen
Seniors (65 years and above) 460 yen
*Free for junior high school students and below
#Breaking views#A trip to enjoy spring#Hanami
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Hitachi Seaside Park, famous for its nemophila This is an annual plant native to North America, and its Japanese name is Rurikarakusa. The entirety of Miharashi Hill is dyed blue, and the scenery that blends with the blue of the sky and sea is truly spectacular. [Details] Hitachi Seaside Park Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 *Varies depending on the season Closed: Tuesdays (the following Wednesday if Tuesday is a public holiday) Address: 605-4 Onuma, Umawatari, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture Viewing period: Mid-April to early May Location: Miharashi Hill #Spectacular view#A trip to enjoy spring#Hanami
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