A day trip to see the nemophila flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park and the wisteria fields at Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan | Departing from Tokyo
- Hitachi Seaside Park: A healing coastline, a blue dream woven by nemophila flowers.
- Ashikaga Flower Park: A secret floral paradise that changes with the seasons, a dreamlike fairytale under a wisteria waterfall.
- A limited-time springtime flower viewing trip – a romantic and healing experience.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 8 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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<Flower Conditions at Hitachi Seaside Park (National Park)>
Nemophila flowers bloom in early April to early May.
Green broom grass (Broom Grass) from July to late September
From late September to early October, the broom grass (a type of wild grass) displays a gradient color, changing from green to red.
From mid to late October, broom grass (a type of wild grass) is red.
Ashikaga Flower Park is a theme park located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its magnificent flowers, especially its giant wisteria tree that is over 160 years old. It was once named one of the "World's Top Ten Dream Travel Destinations" by CNN. The park features different flower exhibitions throughout the year, and in winter, it hosts a light show that has been selected as a "Japan Night View Heritage Site".
When the gentle April breeze sweeps across Ashikaga, the area transforms into a purple sea. The world's largest wisteria pergola cascades down like a purple waterfall, with pale purple, pinkish-purple, and milky-white blossoms hanging like flowing curtains. Sunlight filters through the petals, casting shimmering golden light and shadow, making a stroll through it feel like stepping into an Impressionist garden from Monet's paintings.
Hitachi Seaside Park, a national park located on the Pacific coast of Hitachi-Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a variety of colorful flowers to enjoy throughout the year, including nemophila, daffodils, and tulips in spring, poppies and roses in early summer, zinnias and sunflowers in summer, broom grass and cosmos in autumn, and ice tulips in winter.
Every year from April to May, 4.5 million Nemophila flowers paint the earth in a dreamy blue. From the observation deck, the blue flower fields merge with the distant Pacific Ocean, as if God had spilled a palette of blue paint.
There is also an amusement park here, which has a variety of amusement facilities, including a large Ferris wheel with beautiful views from an altitude of over 100 meters, as well as roller coasters, forest sports fields, barbecue areas, and other places for dining, sports, and picnics.
Purchase Notice
[Tourism Conditions]
Travel departure point & destination: Tokyo & Ibaraki
Trip duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company name: AMA Transportation, etc.
Meals: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation facilities: None
Minimum group size: 8
Driver/Tour Leader: 1
Tour guide: 0
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Operating Company Name: KKT Corporation
Address: No. 1770-23, Kashiwai-cho 1-chome, Kawa City, Chiba Prefecture
License Number: Chiba Prefecture Governor's Registered Travel Agency No. 2-1131
Reminders
A minimum of 8 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
【Minimum Group Size】The minimum number of participants required for this tour to proceed is 8. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum required number, the tour will be cancelled, and we will contact you 4 days prior to departure to confirm whether to reschedule or cancel.
【Child Free Policy】Infants and children will be counted as passengers. If you are traveling with a child aged 0-2 years (free of charge), please indicate this in the order notes. If you do not inform us in advance and there are insufficient seats, the driver has the right to refuse service, and you will be responsible for any resulting losses. Thank you for your understanding.
[Vehicle Type and Tour Leader] Vehicle type cannot be specified; vehicle will be assigned based on the number of participants. For smaller groups, a driver will also serve as the tour leader throughout the trip, and no additional tour leader will be provided. Due to limited luggage storage space, please indicate in the remarks section if you wish to bring large suitcases on board.
[Viewing Experience] The flowering period may vary slightly depending on weather conditions. The dates for viewing are only predictions and the viewing experience is not guaranteed. We apologize if the best viewing period is missed.
[Pre-departure Notification Email Reminder] We will send a pre-departure notification email the night before departure, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Japan time). The email will include the tour leader's contact information, driver information, a map of the meeting point, and other relevant information. Please check your spam/junk mail folder regularly. During peak season, there may be slight delays in email delivery; we appreciate your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, the latest one will be considered the most accurate.
【Trip Duration】The times listed in this itinerary are estimated times. Actual times may vary slightly due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic conditions and weather on the day. Thank you for your understanding.
[Force Majeure] In the event of force majeure or extreme weather, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the trip. In this case, you may choose to reschedule or request a full refund.
FAQ
Hitachi Seaside Park is located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, near the Pacific coast. This park is famous for its vast flower fields and is one of the renowned flower viewing spots in the Kanto region. From Tokyo, it typically takes about two hours to get there by taking a train and then a bus, or by joining a day trip tour.
The nemophila flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park usually bloom from mid-April to early May each year, turning Miharashi Hill into a dreamy blue sea of flowers. This period is the best time to admire the nemophila, attracting many visitors to experience the healing atmosphere of a 'blue dream'.
Hitachi Seaside Park is vast. To fully enjoy the nemophila sea, the expansive park scenery, and other seasonal flowers, it is recommended to allocate at least 3 to 4 hours for your visit. The park offers a mini-train and bicycle rental service to help visitors explore different areas more easily.
Ashikaga Flower Park is situated in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, and is another well-known flower park in the Kanto region. The park is famous for its spectacular wisteria flowers and is known as a 'hidden flower paradise.' Traveling from Tokyo typically involves taking a JR train followed by a shuttle bus, or joining a convenient flower viewing day trip.
The wisteria flowers at Ashikaga Flower Park usually bloom from mid-April to mid-May, with late April to early May being the peak viewing period. Must-see spots within the park include the Great Wisteria tree, which is over 160 years old, an 80-meter-long white wisteria tunnel, and special varieties of yellow wisteria, creating a dreamlike scene of cascading wisteria.
Ashikaga Flower Park is a large park. To fully experience its charm as a 'hidden flower paradise' and admire the various flowers and light shows (if available), it is recommended to allocate 3 to 4 hours for your visit. This timeframe is sufficient to wander through different garden areas and find the best photo opportunities.
In addition to nemophila in spring, Hitachi Seaside Park features the greenery of kochia in summer and their fiery red hues in autumn, along with diverse flowers like tulips and roses. Ashikaga Flower Park is renowned for its spring wisteria, but it offers flowers throughout the seasons, such as tulips in spring, roses and hydrangeas in summer, and illumination events in winter. Both parks offer rich seasonal flower experiences.
Since Hitachi Seaside Park and Ashikaga Flower Park are located farther from central Tokyo and in different prefectures, using public transportation requires multiple transfers and takes a considerable amount of time. If you wish to avoid the hassle of transportation planning, you can book a flower viewing day trip through KKday. These tours typically include round-trip bus transportation from Tokyo, allowing you to comfortably and conveniently visit both flower parks at once, saving you the time of researching transfer routes and purchasing tickets.
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