The alluring charms of nature in Hiroshima Prefecture: Lilies and Water lilies

What comes to mind when you think of Hiroshima? Take a look at the other side of Hiroshima and its natural scenery. It may not be your first thought, however, in Hiroshima, the lilies bloom and illuminate the natural landscape, like a painting.To have a look at lily make sure to go to Serayurien,which cultivates and sells lilies. To have a look at water lilies, visit the pond, which situated in Mt.Noro, which is a part of the national park reserve.

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The vivacious lilies illuminating the Serayurien

The Serayurien is a farm where the brightly colored lilies expand in the closely regulated greenhouse. The farm holds approximately seven hectors of land with 50 species and over 80,000 flowers; it is the largest lily farm available in Japan. Visitors can walk along the farm and freely take pictures as well as pick the flowers as they please. This is a rare opportunity to see so many vivacious flowers blooming simultaneously. At the center of the farm, there is a collage of Hiroshima's official cartoon character Slyly. Moreover, if you want to get souvenirs, cut flowers and the bulb of the lilies are sold as well. If you have photography as a hobby or even a profession, it will be the perfect scenery. As well as that, if you enjoy flowers or nature in general, this will be the perfect spot for you. It is elegant scenery, and the sweet scent will allure you to fall in love with the lily farm.
The admission fee is 800 JPY for adults and 400 JPY for children (elementary school student). There are several flower festivals available to visitors throughout April to November. Make sure to take with you some family and friends to spend time there.

How to visit?

Sanyou expressway: 35 minutes from the Onomichi Interchange, and 30 minutes from the Miharakui Interchange Chugoku expressway: 35 minutes from the Miyoshi Interchange Onomichi-Matsue expressway: 30 minutes from the Sera-interchange, and 25 minutes from the Kisa Interchange

Address: Serayurien 413-20 Kurobuchi, Sera, Sera District, Hiroshima Prefecture 722-1732

The alluring scenery of water lilies in Mt. Noro

Mt. Noro is part of the national park of Setouchikai Kokuritsu Kouen, which is protected by the Japanese Ministry of Environment. The national park expands along 11 prefectures and a land area of 66,934 hectors, and which established in 1934.
In this vast area, there are many geographical terrains, and in Hiroshima, there is the Mt. Noro.
The Mt. Noro has an 800-meter altitude, rich with dense nature. This mountain is also used as a campsite. Near the Mt. Noro, visitor center is the Kori Ike, which is a symbolic pond of the Mt. Noro. During the summer, white water lilies can be seen floating gently on the pond. It is as if you have reached the Sukhavati or land of pure bliss. On the other hand, in the winter, the surface of the pond crystalizes, and the trees surrounding the pond are covered with a thin frost. This too is a breath-taking winter wonderland.