Just a few minutes from Hamamatsu Station, the Hamamatsu Castle stands with history amidst lush greenery on its grounds. The Hamamatsu Castle was the seat of different feudal lords in Japan including the famous Ieyasu Tokugawa. It is surrounded by fortreses built to protect whoever is the feudal lord residing in the place.
Presently, the castle itself was converted to a samurai museum showcasing swords and other samurai stuff. Entrance fee is 200 Yen. The museum itself wasn't really impressive but looking at the collection can be a good way to pass the time. The walkway leading to the castle winds upward from the park.
Just outside the castle's walls is the Castle Park. The best time to visit is in spring with all the blooming flowers and cherry blossoms . It's also a popular spot for hanami.
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The flowing waters in the secluded section of the park provides a short respite from the outside world. However, there were a lot of crows that scared me off on my first visit to the park. (It was almost sunset and I was the only one walking in that area.)
There were also two erected monuments of Tokugawa on the park's grounds.
An art museum is also on its grounds but for the three times that I visited, it was always close.
A great reason to visit Hamamatsu Castle Park is its proximity from the station. It's about a 10-15 minute. There are also signs leading to the park. It's hard to get lost.
(More tourist spots in Japan, here)
This is a must-see in Hamamatsu in springtime.
Presently, the castle itself was converted to a samurai museum showcasing swords and other samurai stuff. Entrance fee is 200 Yen. The museum itself wasn't really impressive but looking at the collection can be a good way to pass the time. The walkway leading to the castle winds upward from the park.
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Just outside the castle's walls is the Castle Park. The best time to visit is in spring with all the blooming flowers and cherry blossoms . It's also a popular spot for hanami.
(For more of Hamamatsu, click here.)
The flowing waters in the secluded section of the park provides a short respite from the outside world. However, there were a lot of crows that scared me off on my first visit to the park. (It was almost sunset and I was the only one walking in that area.)
There were also two erected monuments of Tokugawa on the park's grounds.
An art museum is also on its grounds but for the three times that I visited, it was always close.
A great reason to visit Hamamatsu Castle Park is its proximity from the station. It's about a 10-15 minute. There are also signs leading to the park. It's hard to get lost.
(More tourist spots in Japan, here)
This is a must-see in Hamamatsu in springtime.
