Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta. This time, I would like to introduce Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park, which I toured by bike from central Tokyo. My favorite car is a Harley-Davidson FLSB Sport Glide.
What is Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park?
Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park is one of the largest lily gardens in Japan, located in Kawaji Onsen Plateau, Nikko City. The vast grounds are filled with about 1 million lilies and are full of colorful flowers and lush nature. In the center of the lily garden, there is a 30-meter-high observation deck from which you can enjoy a spectacular view. There are also restaurants, shops, and a flower picking corner within the lily garden.
Route to Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park
The route to Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park is as follows.
- From Nihonbashi in central Tokyo, take Hakozaki Minatobashi Street and Hakozaki IC onto 45 Mukojima Line/Shutto Expressway No. 6/Route 6.
- Transfer to Tohoku Expressway at Kawaguchi JCT
- Exit the Tohoku Expressway at Nishinasuno-Shiobara IC and enter National Route 400.
- Enter Prefectural Route 19 at the Momiji Line entrance (intersection)
- Follow the signs for Hunter Mountain Shiobara Lily Garden to your destination.
This route takes approximately three and a half hours (approximately 200 kilometers). There are many toll roads and mountain passes along the way, so please drive carefully.
Highlights of Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park
The highlight of Hunter Mountain Lily Park in Tochigi Prefecture is the lily garden. Approximately 200 types of lilies are planted here, and they bloom from late June to early August. In addition, from the observation deck, you can see not only the lily garden but also mountains such as the Nasu Mountain Range and Mt. Nikko Shirane.
Motorcycle parking lot at Hunter Mountain Yuri Park, Tochigi Prefecture
There is a motorcycle parking lot at Hunter Mountain Yuri Park in Tochigi Prefecture. Motorcycle parking is located near the entrance to the lily garden and is free of charge. However, the parking lot will be shared with other cars, so please park your car so that it does not get in the way of other cars. Also, the bike parking lot doesn’t have a roof, so it’s a good idea to bring a cover in case it rains.
Summary
Tochigi Prefecture Hunter Mountain Lily Park is one of the largest lily gardens in Japan. The vast grounds are home to about 1 million lilies, and are overflowing with colorful flowers and lush nature. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a spectacular view. There are also restaurants, shops, and a flower picking corner within the lily garden. It takes about three and a half hours (about 200 kilometers) to tour by motorcycle from central Tokyo. There are many toll roads and mountain passes along the way, so please drive carefully. Motorcycle parking is free. Hunter Mountain Lily Park in Tochigi Prefecture, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, is a recommended destination for motorcycle touring.
