With the arrival of spring, cherry blossoms burst into bloom all at once. This article introduces the best cherry blossom viewing spots near Hamamatsu, along with event information and highlights…

With the arrival of spring, the cherry blossoms burst into bloom all at once.

Every year, famous cherry blossom spots around Hamamatsu typically start blooming in late March.

As of March 25, 2025, cherry blossoms have been confirmed to be blooming at various popular spots.

The peak bloom is expected in early April.

Last year, in 2024, full bloom occurred around April 5 to 7 at various locations.

This article introduces the highlights and event information of famous cherry blossom spots around Hamamatsu.

[2025] Cherry Blossom Blooming Information Around Hamamatsu

・Hamamatsu Castle Park: Blossoms started on March 25

・Hamamatsu Flower Park: Blossoms started on March 25

・Hamamatsu Fruits Park Tokinosumika: Blossoms started on March 26

・Honkōji Temple (Honkōji Park): Blossoms started on March 26

・Tenryū Hamana Lake Line stations: Blossoms started on March 26

Hamamatsu Castle Park

Hamamatsu Castle Park is a park developed on the site of Hamamatsu Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu stayed for 17 years.

In spring, about 330 cherry trees bloom proudly throughout the park.

Many visitors from both inside and outside the city come to enjoy the cherry blossoms, making it a spot where you can appreciate their beauty both day and night.

Highlights & Recommended Points

・Cherry tree rows surrounding the castle tower

・Food trucks during the cherry blossom season

・Magical night-time illuminations

Event Information

◆ Hamamatsu Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Dates: March 20 (Thu, holiday) – April 6 (Sun), 2025

Food & Drink Sales: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Food trucks until 5:30 PM)

*Subject to change depending on weather and bloom conditions

Cherry blossoms and Japanese garden illumination: From sunset to 9:00 PM

Facility Information

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

Phone: 053-457-0088

Parking: 220 spaces (Free for first 90 minutes, then 100 yen per 30 minutes)

Parking hours: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Tour buses until 5:00 PM)

Official website: https://www.entetsuassist-dms.com/hamamatsu-jyo/

Hamamatsu Flower Park

Hamamatsu Flower Park is a spacious natural park where seasonal flowers bloom throughout the year.

From early to late bloomers, many varieties of cherry blossoms and colorful flowers decorate the park, offering a relaxing stroll for visitors.

Highlights & Recommended Points

・A relay of cherry blossoms from early to late bloomers

・A beautiful collaboration of cherry blossoms and tulips

・Magical night-time illuminations

Facility Information

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

Phone: 053-487-0511

Parking: 600 spaces (200 yen for standard cars, free for group buses)

Official website: https://e-flowerpark.com/

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Hamamatsu Fruits Park Tokinosumika is a nature-rich leisure facility where you can enjoy fruit picking and glamping.

In spring, you can enjoy not only cherry blossoms but also the flowers of plums, apricots, almonds, and more.

With large playground equipment for young children, it’s also a popular spot for families.

Image credit: Hamamatsu Fruits Park Tokinosumika official website

Highlights and Recommendations

・Enjoy not only cherry blossoms but also flowers from various fruit trees

・Plenty of activities such as fruit picking

・Large playground equipment suitable for young children

Almond blossoms　Image credit: Hamamatsu Fruits Park Tokinosumika official website

Facility Information

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

Phone: 053-428-5211

Parking: 800 spaces

Official website: https://hamamatsu-fp.co.jp/

Okuyama Park

Okuyama Park, located next to Okuyama Hansobo Hokkoji Temple, is a relatively hidden cherry blossom spot in Hamamatsu City.

About 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom throughout the park and its surrounding area.

This spot is perfect for those who want to enjoy cherry blossoms at a relaxed pace surrounded by nature, with quiet walking paths and lush greenery.

Highlights and Recommendations

・Beautiful cherry blossom views from the ‘Yume no Ukihashi’ (Dream Floating Bridge) over the large pond

・Beautifully illuminated Hokkoji Temple and night cherry blossoms create a magical atmosphere

・A relaxing spot to enjoy hanami at your own pace

Image credit: Oku-Hamanako Tourism Association official X (formerly Twitter)

Event Information

◆ Okuyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Facility Information

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

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

Parking: 200 spaces

Miyakoda River Cherry Blossom Promenade

Along a 1.5 km riverside walkway by the Miyakoda River, about 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees are planted, creating a beautiful tunnel of blossoms in spring.

Highlights and Recommendations

・Refreshing views of cherry trees lining the river

・Enjoy a stroll beneath the cherry blossom tunnel

・Nearby Kiga Station is also a popular cherry blossom spot

Kiga Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Line, the nearest station to the Miyakoda River Cherry Blossom Promenade, is also a well-known cherry blossom spot.

Every year, many visitors come to enjoy the charming station building and the beautiful cherry blossoms.

Cherry Blossoms Viewed from Kiga Station

Facility Information

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

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

Parking: None

Kaname Jingu Shrine

Kaname Jingu Shrine features a beautifully designed garden that makes skillful use of nature.

The garden is adorned with stunning blossoms such as the Genpei weeping peach tree—which blooms three different colors on one tree—as well as mountain cherry blossoms and weeping cherry trees.

Highlights and Recommendations

・The vibrant Genpei weeping peach tree, blooming three colors on one tree

・A beautiful succession of Genpei weeping peach, mountain cherry, and weeping cherry blossoms

・The beautifully maintained garden itself is also worth seeing

Genpei Weeping Peach Tree　Image credit: Official website of Kaname Shrine

Facility Information

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

Phone: 053-543-0241

Parking: 10 spaces

Official website: https://kanamejingu.org/

We’ve introduced some of the best cherry blossom spots around Hamamatsu.

We hope this guide helps you enjoy the beauty of the sakura this spring.