Hitachi Seaside Park

 The Hitachi Seaside Park is in Ibaraki prefecture just north of Tokyo on the eastern pacific coast of Honshu. Emi saw an add for a day trip bus tour so we signed up for it.

They call it a seaside park but in my opinion that's a bit deceiving. The park is located near the ocean but it's a flower park not a seaside park. It's also a big park.

After we arrived the tour guide walked us from the Seabreeze entrance to the base  of the Miharashi-no-oka flower hill and then turned us loose.  

The hill is covered with Nemophila flowers... and people!

It was a beautiful day and there were plenty of people enjoying the Nemophila covered hill.

It's an easy walk, nothing too steep.

Everyone is taking pictures.

We're getting closer to the top of the hill.

Most people are taking pictures with their phone, some other people are more serious about their photography equipment.

A lot of couples are enjoying the park.

The view from the top of Miharashi-no-oka hill.

Smile!

We can see the seaside in the distance from the top of Miharashi-no-oka hill.

Hello Emi!

Yes, that's me.

And, me again. 

Starting our walk down the hill.

There are a lot of people here but it doesn't feel crowded. There's plenty of room for everyone. 

It's nice to see young people enjoying the park.

A lot of families too!

Boy meets girl, boy likes girl. 💕

I would say that about 50% of the flowers are in bloom. When it reaches the peak (100% in bloom) this place will be amazing!

We've left the hill behind us and we're heading for the Tamago-no-mori flower garden. 

A change of color from blue to yellow.

Passing through the Old Village House area.

Looks like there's a Princess ahead of us. 

There are some food trucks in the park. Lucky for us we ate lunch before we arrived at the park.

We have arrived at the Tamago-no-mori flower garden in the forest. 

Tulips in the forest... this is very enjoyable.

The tulips are beautiful.

Having a flower garden in a forest is a great idea.

It's getting late so we need to start working our way back to the bus parking lot.

There are quite a few foreign visitors in the park. 

Looking back at Miharashi-no-oka hill as we head for the exit.

Passing by a mother and her beautiful baby.

Back at the tour bus parking lot. Our bus is in the middle (license plate number 90-00). It's time to go home.

Our daytrip group tour was a big success; we had a good time. The park is beautiful and easy to walk around. Maybe we'll do this again next year! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Mike

Bonus shots!