Parks Where You Can Take A Photogenic Field Of Nemophila

Nemophila is a beautiful blue flower. Many people gather parks and places to see this beautiful flowers. This article introduces the places where you can take a picture of this amazing flower fields. You can capture a great Instagram moment as well.

Summary

Have you heard of a flower called “Nemophila”? It is a blue flower which blooms in spring. Many people travel from abroad and within Japan to capture this amazing spectacle for their Instagram moments. This article will explain best time to see Nemophila during the year, plus where you can see millions of small blue bell-shaped flowers!

About Nemophila

Nemophila is a flowering plant from the Boraginaceous family and blooms every year in Spring. Nemophila is also a native flower to the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its small five petals and beautiful blue colors charms and attracts many people upon first sight. The flower has also been nicknamed “Baby Blue Eyes” due to its pretty colors and resemblance to the color of the sky when it’s in full bloom. The Nemophilas are stunning under the blue sky against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Take Instagenic Photos At Hitachi Kaihin Park In Ibaraki

Hitachinaka is a city located in the Ibaraki prefecture. You can take an express bus from Tokyo station and traveling time is only two hours. Many foreign tourists visit this park every year and the location is very convenient.

Recently, the number of people visiting this park is dramatically increasing. In 2014, 1,300 people from abroad visited this park, but that number jumped to 21,000 tourists visiting in 2016. Their purpose of visit is...the beautiful blue Nemophila! You can take Instagenic(looking attractive in Instagram) pictures at this park. The 3.5 hectare Miharashi hills are filled with 4.5 million Nemophila in spring. Hitachi Kaihin Park is getting more and more popular every year. People from both domestic and abroad come to experience the beautiful scenery of blue Nemophila. There are small paths in the park so you can walk around to see the flowers. The park is big, so you can also rent a bike to go around. The best spot to see this beautiful view of Nemophila is from the Miharashi no Sato and Miharashi hills.

Take Pictures Of Photogenic Scenic! #Beautiful Blue Nemophila

Visiting Hitachi Kaihin park will not only allow you to witness exceptionally beautiful flowers in full bloom, but also a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture some great photographic moments. People get various information from social medias such as Instagram, and pictures on Instagram are one of the reasons that made Hitachi Kaihin park popular. Various flowers bloom in each season at Hitachi Kaihin park such as Tulips and Canola Flowers, but witnessing the Red Cochia in full bloom covering entire field is truly magical.
Don’t forget to pack some comfortable shoes for your day trip Kaihin Park, but remember to follow the paths and avoid walking through the flower fields.

Other Places For Nemophila

Hitachi Kaihin park is not the only place you can see beautiful blue Nemophila. Here’s a list of places you can see Nemophila.

Musashi Kyuryo National Park

This park is 65 times as big as Tokyo dome. You can enjoy various flowers and plants in each season. It’s a great place for children to have fun with enjoyable
obstacle courses, the biggest trampoline in Japan and water playgrounds. In addition, there is a dog park as well so you can take your dog for walk or play in the park. Musashi Kyuryo National park is a great place for exercising as well and there is also a 17 km cycling course.

Showa Memorial Park

Showa Memorial park is the largest park within the Tokyo Area and located in the city of Tachikawa. The park is spacious and lush and has multiple wide lawns where visitors can picnic and relax. There are also woodlands with walking trails, picturesque Japanese and Western style gardens, a large pond and various flower beds that sprawl out over some of the many fields and hills.

Akashi Kaikyo National Park

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park is located in a picturesque seaside area surrounded by green nature.You can admire seasonal flowers throughout the year. Each area in the park has its own theme, one area called “Moon Terrace”, has beautiful light blue Nemophila and it’s a popular spot to visit.

Flower Village Kamu No Sato

Kamu no Sato Park is brimming with moss phlox and it’s a must see for all ages!In spring, 800 thousand moss phlox flowers bloom vividly on a hill stretching over 50 thousand square meters. This picturesque park is must see due to its beautiful scenery and photogenic flowers.

Sanuki Mannou Park

The Sanuki Mannou Park is the only and the biggest Government-Owned Park of Shikoku. Not only amusement facilities for kids, but natural conservation area, camping facilities and the biggest flower exhibition of Shikoku. Every winter, the biggest illumination festival also takes place in this park.

Take A Tour To See Beautiful Flowers

You can take a tour leaving from Tokyo to explore all the parks and see beautiful flowers. There are tours organized with an English-speaking guide who will explain everything you need to know while on tour, plus you won’t have to worry about directions and transportation which can be confusing at times.

Information

Hitachi Kaihin Park

Access:
By train : Take JR Joban line to Katsuta station, and take a taxi or bus for 15 minutes to Hitachi Kaihin Park
By car:
From Tokyo: Take Joban Expressway and get off at Hitachi Kaihin Koen IC
From Gunma: Take Kitakantou Expressway and get off at Hitachi Kaihin Koren IC

Hours:
9:30–17:00 (march 1st – july 20th・september 1st – october 31th)
9:30–18:00 (July 21th – August 31th)
9:30–16:30 (November 1st – end of February)

Days Close / Every week Monday
※Close on Tuesday if Monday is National holiday.
※The park is closed on 12/31,1/1,and for 4 days from the first Tuesday in February through the following Friday.Please note that the park is opened everyday during the following periods:

Spring / March 26th – May 31th
Summer / July 21th – August 31th
Fall / October 1st – October 31th
Winter / December 25th – December 31th

Fee: Adult(high school student~): 450 yen, Children(Junior high school student and younger): Free

Website: http://en.hitachikaihin.jp/

Musashi Kyuryo National Park

Access:
By train: Take Tobu Tojo line to “Shinrin Koen Station”, and take a taxi or bus from the North exit of the station.
By car: Take Kanetsu Freeway and get off at Higashi Matsuyama IC, then go toward Kumagaya for 10 minutes.

Hours:
9:30～17:00 (March 1st ~ October 31st)
9:30~16:30 (November 1st ~ November 30th)
9:30~16:00 (December 1st ~ the end of February)

Closed: December 31st, January 1st, the third and forth Monday in January

Fee: Adult (High school student~): 450, Children (Junior school student and younger): Free

Website: https://www.shinrinkoen.jp/

Showa Memorial Park

Access:
By train: Take JR Chuo line to Tachikawa station and 10 minutes walk from Akebono exit.
By car: Take Chuo Expressway, and get off at Fuchu IC, and 8km toward Tachikawa from there.

Hours:
9:30 ~ 17:00 (March 1st ~ October. 31st)
9:30 ~ 16:30 (November 1st ~ the end of February.)
9:30 ~ 18:00 (April 1st ~ September 30th, on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Closed: Dec. 31 to Jan. 1
The 4th Monday of Feb. and the following day

Fee: Adult (older than 15yrs): 450, Children: Free

Website: http://www.showakinen-koen.jp/

Akashi Kaikyo National Park

Access:
By Train and Bus
From Kobe/Osaka
From Shin-Kobe and Sannomiya: About 60 minutes by express bus for "Higashiura Bus Terminal"
By Car
From Kobe/Osaka
Take the Hanshin Expressway, the Second Shinmei Road, and the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway to Awaji Interchange, and then take National Route 28 heading south for about 5 minutes.

Hours:
9:30 - 18:00 From April 1 to August 31
9:30 - 17:00 From September 1 to October 31
9:30 - 16:30 From November 1 to the last day of February
9:30 - 17:00 From March 1 to March 31

Closed: on December 31, January 1, and the first Monday and Tuesday of February

Fee: Adults (aged 15 to 64): 450 yen Children (in elementary and junior high school): Free

Website: https://awaji-kaikyopark.jp/en/index.html

Flower Village Kamu no Sato

Access:
By train: From Hiroshima Station, take the Geibi Line to Miyoshi Station (1 hour and 22 minutes). Kamu no Sato Rokutan is accessible from Miyoshi Station by taxi (31 minutes).
By taxi: From Hiroshima Airport, Kamu no Sato Rokutan is accessible by taxi (46 minutes).

Open: From Saturday, April 6, 2019 to Sunday May 19, 2019

Hours:9:00〜17:00

Fee: Adult : 800yen　Children（4 years old ~ elementary school student）:400yen

Website: http://sera.ne.jp/en/km/

Sanuki Mannou Park

Access:
By train: About 15 min by taxi from JR Kotohira Station, Kotoden Kotohira Station or Kotoden Okada Station
By bus: Get a bus bound for “Miai, Mikado, Ochi-Bashi and Kawaoku” from JR Kotohira-ekimae Bus Stop or Kotoden Kotohira-ekimae Bus Stop.Get off at “Mannou-Koen-Guchi”. About 30 min on foot.
By car:
About 35 min. from Sakaide IC of Setochuo Expressway(From Hiroshima or Okayama Area)
About 25 min. from Zentsuji IC of Takamatsu Expressway(From Ehime or Kochi Area)

Hours:
9:30 - 17:00 (March 1 to July 19)
9:30 - 18:00 (July 20 to August 31)
9:30 - 17:00 (September 1 to October 31)
9:30 - 16:30 (November 1 to End of February)

Closed:
◆Tuesdays
※Exceptions: Open on Tuesday if is a national holiday but will be closed the next day. Also open on Tuesday if the day after (Wednesday) is a national holiday.
◆Dec.29 to Dec.31
◆During the three days from fourth Wednesday of January

Fee: Adult (15 and older): 450 yen, Children: Free

Website: https://sanukimannoupark.jp/

Reference

http://en.hitachikaihin.jp/
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