Park Highlights
The lilies at Kasui Yuri no Sono bloom in five different colors, and the “five-color field” features long rows of lilies in red, yellow, pink, white, and orange that contrast with the lush greenery of the surrounding forest. Benches are strategically placed in areas with the best views of the lilies.
All of the park’s flower displays were designed and built by the founding director, Kawamura Yoshimasa. Kawamura built the park in the late 1970s despite having no experience with horticulture. He rented sloping land from the adjacent Kasuisai Temple, as he found it worked well for lily cultivation, and mountains were literally moved in order to shape the land into its current form. The large pond, complete with a waterfall, is the home of koi (carp) and turtles, with egrets coming to rest on the rocks from time to time. The surrounding hills and valleys are all man-made, designed to provide optimal backdrops for views of the pond. The entire construction process for the whole park was completed in only four years.
A photo contest is also held at the park every year, with the winning entries displayed near the gift shop.