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Hamamatsu-jo Koen Park - Hamamatsu Castle

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Address:
100-2 Motoshiro-cho Hamamtsu-city, Shizuoka
Shizuoka Map
Access:
Take a bus from JR Hamamatsu Station to Shiyakusho-mae Bus Stop.
Phone:
053-457-2295
Cherry Blossom Festival:
Late March to Early April
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
Hamamtsu Castle (Japanese Version)
Notes:
Hamamtsu Castle was originally built by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 16th century. The donjon was reproduced on top of the original stone wall. In the Hamamatsu Castle Park, there are picnic areas, Japanese gardens, museums, and more than 300 sakura trees. During the cherry blossom festival, paper lanterns are hung and cherry blossoms are illluminated at night.
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