Cherry blossoms start blooming simultaneously with the arrival of spring. Usually, cherry blossoms bloom in late March at cherry blossom viewing spots near Hamamatsu.

As of March 25, 2025, blooming has been confirmed at various locations.

The best time to see them is scheduled for early April, and last year in 2024, they were in full bloom in various locations around April 5-7.

This article introduces the highlights of cherry blossom viewing spots in the suburbs of Hamamatsu, as well as information on events.

[2025] Cherry Blossom Blossom Information in the Suburbs of Hamamatsu

・Hamamatsu Castle Park: 3/25 Flowering

・Hamamatsu Flower Park: 3/25 Flowering

・Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika: 3/26 Flowering

・Honko-ji Temple: 3/ 26 Flowering (Honko-ji Park)

・Tenryu Hamanako Line each station: 3/26 Flowering

Hamamatsu Castle Park

Hamamatsu Castle Park was built on the site of Hamamatsu Castle, where Ieyasu Tokugawa lived for 17 years.

In spring, the park is filled with approximately 330 cherry trees in full bloom.

Many cherry blossom viewers from inside and outside the city visit this spot to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms both day and night!

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Cherry blossom trees surrounding the castle tower
Kitchen car stalls during the cherry blossom viewing season
A fantastic view with lights up at night

[Event Information]

◆Hamamatsu Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Dates: March 20, 2025 (Thursday, national holiday) – April 6, 2025 (Sunday)

Food and beverage sales: 10:00 – 20:00 (kitchen cars open until 17:30)

*Subject to change depending on weather and blooming conditions

Cherry blossoms and Japanese garden illuminated: sunset – 21:00

[Facility Information]

Address: 100-2 Motoshiro-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-457-0088

Parking: 220 spaces (free for 90 minutes after entry, 100 yen added every 30 minutes thereafter), 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (except for tourist buses, which park until 5:00 p.m.)

Click here for the official HP

Hamamatsu Flower Park

Hamamatsu Flower Park is a natural park with a vast area of seasonal flowers.

Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park, which is decorated with colorful flowers and many varieties of cherry blossoms, from early bloomers to late bloomers.

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Relay of cherry blossoms changing from early to late blooming.

Collaboration of cherry blossoms, tulips and other flowers.

Fantastic scenery with nighttime lighting.

[Facility Information]

Address: 195 Kanzanji-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-487-0511

Parking: 600 cars (200 yen for regular cars / free for group buses)

Click here for the official HP

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika is a nature-filled leisure facility where visitors can enjoy fruit picking and glamping.

In spring, visitors can enjoy not only cherry blossoms but also plum, apricot, and almond flowers.

It is a popular spot for families as it has large playground equipment for small children to play on.

▲Image credit: Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika official website

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In addition to cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy the flowers of various fruit trees.

Fruit picking and other activities are also available.

Large playground equipment for small children

▲Almond blossoms 　Image credit: Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika official website

[Facility Information]

Address: 4263-1 Miyakoda-cho, Hamamatsu-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-428-5211

Parking: 800 spaces

Click here for the official HP

Okuyama Park

Okuyama Park, adjacent to Okuyama Hansobo Hokoji Temple, is a relatively secluded hanami spot in Hamamatsu City.

Approximately 1,000 Someiyoshino cherry trees bloom in and around the park.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy the quiet walking paths and lush scenery as they can relax and enjoy the cherry blossoms in the great outdoors.

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Cherry blossoms from the “Dream Floating Bridge” on the large pond are spectacular.

Illuminated Hokoji Temple and nighttime cherry blossoms are fantastic.

Enjoy cherry blossom viewing while relaxing and unwinding.

▲Image credit: Okuhamanako Tourist Association Official X

[Event Information]

◆Okuyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

[Facility Information]

Address: Okuyama, Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-522-4720 (Okuhamanako Tourist Association)

Parking: 200 cars

Miyakoda River Cherry Blossom bank

Along the 1.5-km promenade along the Miyakoda River, about 300 Someiyoshino cherry trees are planted, creating a beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.

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Refreshing view of cherry trees along the river.

A walk through the tunnel of cherry blossoms is also good.

The nearest station, Kiga Station, is also famous for its cherry blossoms.

Kiga Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Line, the nearest station to the Miyakoda River Sakura bank, is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot.

The elegant station building and the cherry blossoms attract many fans every year.

▲Cherry blossoms from Kiga Station

[Facility Information]

Address: Kiga, Hosoe-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-522-4720 (Okuhamanako Tourist Association)

Parking: None

Kaname Jingu Shrine

Kaname Jingu Shrine has a beautiful garden that skillfully utilizes nature.

There is a Genpei-shidare peach with three colors of flowers on one tree.In addition, mountain cherry blossoms and weeping cherry trees add beautiful colors.

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Gorgeous Genpei-shidare peach with flowers in three colors.

Genpei-shidare peach, mountain cherry, and weeping cherry trees bloom interchangeably.

Beautifully landscaped gardens are also a highlight.

▲Genpei-shidare peach 　Image credit: Kaname Shrine Official HP

[Facility Information]

Address: 1737-341 Okuyama, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-543-0241

Parking: 10 cars

Click here for the official HP

Hongkoji Temple

Honko-ji Temple is an old temple with many historical buildings, including the main hall with a thatched roof built in the Muromachi period (1333-1573), the Okushoin, the gate, and the Daishoin, which were relocated in the early Edo period and are designated as national important cultural properties.

In spring, hundreds of cherry trees bloom in the precincts of the shrine, and the shrine is crowded every year with the “Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Ancient temple with historical architecture and majestic cherry blossoms.

“Cherry Blossom Festival” attracts many people every year.

The illumination of the cherry blossoms at night during the Sakura Festival is also a highlight.

[Event Information]

Honko-ji Temple Cherry Blossom Festival

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Sunday, March 30, 2025

In addition to the Monzen Yatai Mura (food stall village), nighttime cherry blossom lighting, and cherry blossom concert, there will also be a “Sakura Tea Ceremony” limited to 150 people, where visitors can taste the rare Kosai-yaki Yohen Tenmoku tea bowls.

[Facility Information]

Address: 384 Washizu, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: 053-576-0054

Parking: 20 cars

We have introduced some cherry blossom viewing spots in the suburbs of Hamamatsu.

Please refer to this article and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom scenery that can only be seen now!