Nemophila Best Viewing Period Extended! Full Bloom Until April 26, Late Peak Until May 1 (Hitachi Seaside Park)
Hitachi Seaside Park has extended the best viewing forecast for its Nemophila. Full bloom continues until April 26, and late peak lasts until May 1, covering the early Golden Week holidays.
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- 📰 Published: April 25, 2026 at 05:00
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The "best viewing time forecast" for the Nemophila on "Miharashi no Oka" (Viewing Hill) at Hitachi Seaside Park has been extended by one day.
The full bloom status will continue until Sunday, April 26, and the best viewing (latter half) is expected to last until Friday, May 1, meaning they will be in prime condition for viewing through the first half of the Golden Week holidays.
Please note that from May 2 onwards, the number of flowers will gradually decrease, and they will be introduced as "Nagori-bana" (lingering flowers).
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Nemophila Blooming Forecast as of April 24, 2026
Click here for the latest Nemophila blooming forecast.
Photographed on April 22, 2026 / Photographed on April 22, 2026 / Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 24, 2026 / Photographed on April 24, 2026
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 23, 2026
Small flowers creating a spectacular blue view
Nemophila is an annual plant native to North America, belonging to the Boraginaceae family (formerly Hydrophyllaceae). It blooms small blue flowers 2 to 3 cm in diameter on plants 10 to 20 cm tall. The Japanese name "Ruri-karakusa" comes from the lapis lazuli (ruri) colored flowers and leaf shapes resembling arabesque (karakusa) patterns. The English name "Baby blue eyes" originates from the small, lovely blue flowers with white centers being reminiscent of an innocent baby's beautiful blue eyes.
Best Viewing Period
April 11 – May 1. Peak is April 16 – 26 (As of April 24)
Number of Varieties
1 variety (Insignis Blue)
Number of Plants
Approximately 5.3 million
Location
Miharashi no Oka
Planted Area
Approximately 4.2 ha
Years Planted
Started in 2002, marking its 25th year this year.
[We are offering footage of Nemophila]
We are providing video footage (drone and ground shots) of the Nemophila taken this year (Spring 2026) to media outlets. Please feel free to contact us. *The YouTube video below is footage taken last year.
Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachi Park Management Center
Located on the Pacific coast in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park offers colorful flowers to enjoy throughout the four seasons: Nemophila, daffodils, and tulips in spring; poppies and roses in early summer; zinnias and sunflowers in summer; kochia and cosmos in autumn; and ice tulips in winter. In addition to "Pleasure Garden," an amusement park with various attractions including a giant Ferris wheel offering a view from 100m above sea level and a roller coaster, there is a forest athletic plaza and a barbecue area. Dining, sports, picnics... there are endless ways to have fun. Please spend your time as you please in this park full of charm.
Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachi Park Management Center, Public Relations Section
605-4 Onuma, Mawatari, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki 312-0012
TEL: 029-265-9001
FAX: 029-265-9339
[Official Website]
https://hitachikaihin.jp/
[Official SNS]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitachikaihin
X: https://twitter.com/HitachiKaihin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitachikaihin/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2UYvtN3d3nxX3gKccOaZA
The full bloom status will continue until Sunday, April 26, and the best viewing (latter half) is expected to last until Friday, May 1, meaning they will be in prime condition for viewing through the first half of the Golden Week holidays.
Please note that from May 2 onwards, the number of flowers will gradually decrease, and they will be introduced as "Nagori-bana" (lingering flowers).
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Nemophila Blooming Forecast as of April 24, 2026
Click here for the latest Nemophila blooming forecast.
Photographed on April 22, 2026 / Photographed on April 22, 2026 / Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 24, 2026 / Photographed on April 24, 2026
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 22, 2026
Photographed on April 23, 2026
Small flowers creating a spectacular blue view
Nemophila is an annual plant native to North America, belonging to the Boraginaceae family (formerly Hydrophyllaceae). It blooms small blue flowers 2 to 3 cm in diameter on plants 10 to 20 cm tall. The Japanese name "Ruri-karakusa" comes from the lapis lazuli (ruri) colored flowers and leaf shapes resembling arabesque (karakusa) patterns. The English name "Baby blue eyes" originates from the small, lovely blue flowers with white centers being reminiscent of an innocent baby's beautiful blue eyes.
Best Viewing Period
April 11 – May 1. Peak is April 16 – 26 (As of April 24)
Number of Varieties
1 variety (Insignis Blue)
Number of Plants
Approximately 5.3 million
Location
Miharashi no Oka
Planted Area
Approximately 4.2 ha
Years Planted
Started in 2002, marking its 25th year this year.
[We are offering footage of Nemophila]
We are providing video footage (drone and ground shots) of the Nemophila taken this year (Spring 2026) to media outlets. Please feel free to contact us. *The YouTube video below is footage taken last year.
Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachi Park Management Center
Located on the Pacific coast in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park offers colorful flowers to enjoy throughout the four seasons: Nemophila, daffodils, and tulips in spring; poppies and roses in early summer; zinnias and sunflowers in summer; kochia and cosmos in autumn; and ice tulips in winter. In addition to "Pleasure Garden," an amusement park with various attractions including a giant Ferris wheel offering a view from 100m above sea level and a roller coaster, there is a forest athletic plaza and a barbecue area. Dining, sports, picnics... there are endless ways to have fun. Please spend your time as you please in this park full of charm.
Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachi Park Management Center, Public Relations Section
605-4 Onuma, Mawatari, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki 312-0012
TEL: 029-265-9001
FAX: 029-265-9339
[Official Website]
https://hitachikaihin.jp/
[Official SNS]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitachikaihin
X: https://twitter.com/HitachiKaihin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitachikaihin/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2UYvtN3d3nxX3gKccOaZA