Introduction to Kasui Yuri no Sono Lily Park
Kasui Yuri no Sono Lily Park comprises over nine hectares of land located to the east of Hamamatsu dedicated to the cultivation and display of lilies. The park opened to the public in 1984 and remains almost solely focused on this herbaceous flower. The park is designed with large, open areas and plenty of paths and seating for fully appreciating the colorful and fragrant lilies that encircle a central pond.
Overlooking the pond are a tea house and a gift shop where lilies can be purchased. Lilies are also featured in the restaurant menu in items such as lily tempura, a dish of edible lily bulbs crisply fried in delicate tempura batter, served with chilled soba noodles on the side.
Kasui Yuri no Sono is open for about 40 days per year when the lilies are in bloom. This normally falls from late May to early July, and tens of thousands of visitors from all over Japan and overseas visit the park annually. Checking the opening dates in advance is advised, as they vary from year to year.