4.5 Million Blue Flowers Bloom Across Japanese Park Like a Field of Fairies

Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Japan Guide

Back in February, we were mesmerized by the early arrival of Japan's famed cherry blossoms. Now, nearly 3 months later, the pretty pink flowers have come and gone in most regions. Fortunately for us, however, the previously pink Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is now blanketed in blue thanks to a recent bloom of nemophila flowers.

Aptly nicknamed “baby blue eyes,” the tiny flowering plants blossom toward the end of spring. Though they're found throughout Japan (and even in California), the flowers are particularly famous for their arrival in Hitachi Seaside Park. Every year, over 4 million nemophila cover the park's Miharashi Hill, culminating in a dazzling display of rolling—and seemingly infinite—color. As the highest point on the grounds, Miharashi Hill also offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, which, in addition to nemophila, is teeming with Technicolor tulips and yellow rapeseed blossoms this time of year.

Given the pastoral beauty of the region, catching a glimpse of the picture-perfect phenomenon may seem out of reach. However, the stunning gardens are only a short train and bus ride away from Tokyo's bustling center. So, if you're in the area this spring, be sure to scope out the park's brilliant blue scenery. Can you imagine a more delightful day trip?

Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture is blanketed in a sea of blue blossoms.

Blue Flowers Bloom in Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Hitachi Seaside Park

Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Hitachi Seaside Park

The phenomenon is thanks to an annual nemophila bloom.

Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Japan Guide

Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Japan Guide

Each year, people flock to see the blanket of blue.

Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

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Nemophila Blooms Hitachi Seaside Park Blue Flowers

Photo credit: Japan Guide

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h/t: [SoraNews24, Japan Guide]

Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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