Shizuoka Matsuri
MatsuriChubu(Shizuoka)
Annual eventDates
2026-04-04 — 2026-04-05
Venue
Sunpu Castle Park and Shizuoka City Center
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowdSpring festival in Shizuoka celebrating Tokugawa Ieyasu with a cherry blossom parade.
Shizuoka Matsuri is a vibrant spring festival centered around Sunpu Castle Park, the former castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The festival features a grand parade of citizens dressed as samurai and historical figures, the lively Yosakoi dance performances, and the spectacular nighttime cherry blossom viewing. The castle park becomes alive with food stalls, performances, and family-friendly events.
Highlights
Grand historical parade (Ogosho Hanami Gyoretsu) around Sunpu Castle; Yosakoi dance performances by local teams; Cherry blossom viewing in the castle park
Access
JR Shizuoka Station, 15 min walk to Sunpu Castle Park. From Tokyo, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Shizuoka (about 1 hour).
Tips for Visitors
The festival coincides with cherry blossom season, making it a great opportunity to enjoy both. The historical parade is held on Saturday afternoon. Bring a picnic sheet for hanami in the castle grounds.