BLUE NEMOPHILAS AT HITACHI SEASIDE PARK, IBARAKI

#cherryblossom25 Now is a great time to see the beautiful blue nemophila flowers in Hitachi Seaside Park as they’re in full bloom. When we visited last year in early May, the season was almost over. So, instead of the fields turning into a sea of blue flowers, the fields showcased a greyish blue ambience. Still, it was a lovely sight. To get to the park, it takes about 90 minutes by train from Tokyo to Katsuta Station, followed by a short bus ride to the park. The park is huge, and the area where the blue flowers bloom is quite a distance from the entrance. Useful tip: You need to take the train from the entrance and get off once you spot the sea of blue flowers on a hill. It’ll save some walking, but please be prepared to walk up and down the hill. The park is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm.