[Hamamatsu Castle Park] Take a good luck stroll through the area associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu ♪ Enjoy the atmosphere of the Japanese garden and teahouse

"Hamamatsu Castle" in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture is a castle related to Ieyasu Tokugawa. From the castle tower, you can see the city of Hamamatsu, and on a clear day, you can see Lake Hamana and far Mount Fuji. The surrounding area is maintained as a park rich in nature, and you can refresh while being surrounded by the scenery and history of the four seasons.

Hamamatsu Castle Park is like this

Hamamatsu Castle Park is a spacious park in the center of the city of Hamamatsu, a symbol of Hamamatsu, adjacent to the Hamamatsu City Hall. It is a place of relaxation for many tourists, as well as many people who enjoy walking and jogging.
Access can be reached in 5 minutes by bus from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit, or 20 minutes on foot, or about 30 minutes from the Tōmei Expressway Hamamatsu IC or Hamamatsu Nishi IC for the car.

The Hamamatsu Castle Park includes a Japanese garden, a lawn square, a museum, and a tea room, with a walking course of 930m per lap being maintained around Hamamatsu Castle.
Cherry blossoms are in bloom around Hamamatsu Castle, and the Sakura Festival is held every year from late March to early April.
In addition to gourmet by kitchen cars and street stalls, there is also a limited-time "Sakura no Gojo-in" at the Tenshukaku. The night light-up is also wonderful!

Follow the history of Tokugawa Ieyasu at Hamamatsu Castle Tenshukaku

Hamamatsu Castle was built by the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1570. Ieyasu spent 17 years at Hamamatsu Castle, from 29 to 45 years old, and the subsequent castle owner also took the key positions of the shogunate one after another.
To the east of the castle gate, in a corner of the remains of the main citadel, stands a statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu in his younger days. Since Ieyasu is often associated with his later years, the sight of his slender figure in his younger days is refreshing.
In his right hand he carries a fern leaf called auspicious "Kachigusa", which also contains the meaning of praying for longevity or progeny prosperity, and is also used in Ieyasu's helmet.

On the first floor of the castle tower, you will be greeted by the dignified and brave life-size statue of Ieyasu. A realistic figure that has been reproduced even wrinkles and pores is a must-see. The footage introduces the "Battle of Mikatagahara" in which he fought a fierce battle with Shingen Takeda.
On the second floor, the transition between Hamamatsu Castle and the castle town is introduced using diorama and projection mapping. Excavations and armor related to Hamamatsu Castle are also displayed.

The ceiling on the third floor is gorgeous gold, and the family crests of the Tokugawa family and other successive castle owners are slilded.

From the observation deck, you can see the scenery of Hamamatsu. On a sunny day, you can also see Mt. Fuji!

On the first floor of the basement, there is a well with a diameter of 1.3m and a depth of 1m. It is said that there were 10 wells in Hamamatsu Castle, and at the time of the castle, this was used to secure water.

Many original goods such as tote bags and masking tape are available at the concession stand on the first floor of the castle. For Hamamatsu Castle's climbing memorial, 300 yen per "Gojō-in" or 2300 yen each for "Original Gojōin" is recommended.

Speaking of the major feature of Hamamatsu Castle, the "nozura pile" of Ishigaki. It is a method of stacking natural stones in combination, and it is sturdy and well drained because the gaps are stuffed with pebbles and gravel. I feel historical romance to leave the same figure as the Sengoku period. And this stone wall has two stones in the shape of a heart, making it a secret favorite spot. It is said to be the "stone of the husband and wife heart" taken with him for 400 years.

In addition, there is a heart stone near the south gate of the Japanese garden in Hamamatsu Castle Park, so if you visit the area, please look for it.

■ Hamamatsu Castle

Address: 100-2 Motoshiro-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
TEL:053-453-3872
Time: 8:30 to 16:30 (~ 16:20)
Closed: No Closed
Price: Entrance fee 200 yen for adults, free for junior high school students and under, 70 years and over

Japanese gardens, museums, tea rooms, etc.

There are many other places to see in Hamamatsu Castle Park besides the castle tower.

The Japanese garden is perfect for a little refreshment. It is a excursion garden with a large pond and a representation of a famous victory with waterfalls and stones, and you can walk slowly while taking a break in Azumaya. It has a variety of flowers in each season, making it a spot of late winter plum and spring-blossom cherry blossoms, and the vivid autumn foliage.

Hamamatsu Castle Park, where you can spend time surrounded by nature while being in the city. Please be healed by a quaint landscape while getting the power of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

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