Head up to Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park from mid-April to early May and see a whopping 5.3 million 'baby blue eyes' – also known as nemophila – flowers in full bloom. The hilly grounds span 3.5 hectares and are almost completely covered with the little blue blossoms, making for a pretty spectacular sight.
The blooms are usually at their best from mid- to late April, but they are still a magnificent sight if you catch them a bit earlier or even right after peak bloom. According to this year's forecast, the flowers will be in their full glory between April 16 to 25.
Along with the flowers, the park has gone all-out with blue food and drink for you to enjoy during your visit. Sample blue ramune-soda-flavoured soft cream served with nemophila-shaped cookies, pretty blue iced tea, blue dango skewers, lattes and even a blue-tinged crêpe. While you're at it, pick up a few souvenirs to take home with you including nemophila cotton candy, cookies and jewellery featuring the flower of the season.
The park is home to various other spring flowers, too, including daffodils and tulips, which also bloom between late March and late April.
