Place for Rest and Recreation "Sumpu Castle Park"@Aoi Ward, Shizuoka

Sumpu Castle Park

We introduce the sightseeing spot "Sumpu Castle Park" in the center of Shizuoka City!

It is conveniently located within walking distance of Shizuoka Station.

You can relax and feel the four seasons in the park.

If you plan to visit the center of Shizuoka Prefecture, you must also check out Sunpu Castle Park!

A particularly good time to visit is during the cherry blossom viewing season(花見)(Spring/Mar and Apr).

So, we recommend to visit here at spring season!

Outline：Place for Rest and Recreation "Sumpu Castle Park(駿府城公園)"

Sumpu Castle Park

"Sunpu Castle Park(駿府城公園)" is one of the city's major sightseeing spot, located in the center of Shizuoka City.

Sunpu Castle Park is a historical sightseeing spot associated with "Ieyasu Tokugawa(徳川家康)", who established the Edo shogunate(江戸幕府).

Statue of Ieyasu

The scenery varies according to the four seasons.

Especially recommended are the cherry blossom viewing season in spring and the season of colored leaves in autumn.

From late March to early April, the area is crowded with many flower-viewing visitors.

Season of Spring

On a fine day when the air is clear, the park offers a magnificent view of Mt.Fuji!

Excavations of the keep are still underway. You can also visit the excavation site.

Sunpu Castle Park hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Street Performance World Cup and festivals.

If your timing is right, you can enjoy each event!

Photo Gallery

Cherry blossom

You can see cherry blossom in this park.

Spring season

We recommend Spring.

Internal Park

You can walk around.

Flower Garden

You can see flower garden in this park.

Store in Sumpu Castle Park

Souvenir

You can find souvenir.

And also can enjoy Shizuoka local food such as "Oden(おでん)", craft beer.

Lunch box

We recommend to eat lunch in this park.

After you bought lunch box at mall, you will eat in here.

Funny visitor

When you visit here at festival season, you can find funny visitor.

Daidogei(Street Performance) World Cup

Daidogei(Street Performance) World Cup

The Street Performance World Cup is held in the fall.

If you have schedule in Shizuoka at fall, you must check it out!

Summary：Place for Rest and Recreation "Sumpu Castle Park"@Aoi Ward, Shizuoka

How was that?

We hope you are finding Sunpu Castle Park attractive.

This park is a great place to experience nature in the city of Shizuoka.

You can also feel the history of Shizuoka Prefecture, so Sumpu Castle Park is a recommended sightseeing spot for those who are interested in history.

Since it is close to a shopping mall in the city center, it is recommended to buy lunch at the mall and spend a leisurely meal in the park.

Find a way to spend time in the park that suited you!

Good Luck!