Sumpu Castle (x{, Sumpujō) was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1586 and later served as his retirement home. Shizuoka City, at that time called Sumpu, developed around the castle, which remains at the center of the city, a ten minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station. None of the original castle buildings remain, and the grounds now mostly consist of park space.
Throughout its history, Sumpu Castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times. With the Meiji Restoration in the late 1860s, the Tokugawa family was stripped of its power and the country's new rulers dismantled the castle. In 1949, the innermost courtyards of the former castle grounds were converted into a public park, Sumpu Park, which remains surrounded by a moat.
In recent decades, efforts have been made to restore parts of the former castle. The East Gate and an adjoining guard tower were reconstructed according to original construction plans. The reconstruction can be entered and contains informative exhibits about the castle.
In 2001, the attractive Momijiyama Japanese Garden was opened in the park's northeastern corner. In the style of a traditional landscape garden, it features a central pond, a man-made hill and a network of walking trails. The hill represents Mount Fuji and is surrounded by azaleas that represent tea leaves, Shizuoka's most famous product, while a pebbled part of the pond's shores represents nearby Miho Beach. Local tea is served in the garden's teahouse.
Getting there and around
Sumpu Castle is a ten minute walk north of JR Shizuoka Station, and even closer to Shin-Shizuoka Station of the Shizuoka Railway.
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Hours and Fees
East Gate
Hours
9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
Closed
Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday)
December 29 to January 3
December 29 to January 3
Admission
200 yen (gate only), 360 yen (gate and garden)
Momijiyama Japanese Garden
Hours
9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
Closed
Mondays (except national holidays)
December 29 to January 3
December 29 to January 3
Admission
150 yen (garden only), 360 yen (garden and gate)
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HOTEL OLE INNIn a prime location in the Aoi Ward district of Shizuoka, HOTEL OLE INN is located 19 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival, less than 1 km from Shizuoka Station and 12 km from Shimizu Station. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room has a desk. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. HOTEL OLE INN offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. Jyoko-ji Temple is 100 metres from the accommodation. Shizuoka Airport is 32 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Celeste ShizuokaLocated in Shizuoka, within 1.2 km of Shizuoka Station and 12 km of Shimizu Station, Hotel Celeste Shizuoka features free WiFi. Attractively set in the Aoi Ward district, this hotel is set 300 metres from Passage Takajo. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, the rooms at Hotel Celeste Shizuoka have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Shizuoka Airport is 33 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Guesthouse HitoyadoGuesthouse Hitoyado is located in the Aoi Ward district of Shizuoka, 19 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival, 1.2 km from Shizuoka Station and 13 km from Shimizu Station. This guest house is 300 metres from Tokiwa Park and 200 metres from Jyoko-ji Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. All units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units include bed linen. There is a coffee shop and lounge. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Shizuoka Airport is 32 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Associa ShizuokaBoasting a 15th-floor Italian restaurant, massage services and a spa, Hotel Associa is right next to JR Shizuoka Train Station. Rooms offer free wired internet, video-on-demand movies and a minibar. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Associa Shizuoka feature wood furnishings and a flat-screen satellite TV. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub and hairdryer. Shizuoka Sengen-jinja Shrine and the Toro Iseki Village Ruins are a 10-minute drive away. Sunpu Park is a 15-minute walk. Shizuoka Prefectural Office is 1 km away, and has a free 21st-floor observation deck with Mount Fuji views. KYOTO TSURUYA Restaurant serves Kyoto-style Japanese specialities, and Lin-Ka offers a Chinese menu. Seafood and meat are freshly grilled before your eyes at Nakotei Teppanyaki. Pergola has coffee and light meals, while Estmare Bar offers drinks and top-floor views.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Quest ShimizuSet in Shizuoka, 35 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival, Hotel Quest Shimizu offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Shimizu Station is 1 km from the hotel and Shizuoka Station is 12 km away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Myoren-ji Temple is 500 metres from Hotel Quest Shimizu. Shizuoka Airport is 45 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Wing International ShizuokaLocated within 19 km of Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival and 1.2 km of Shizuoka Station, Hotel Wing International Shizuoka provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shizuoka. The property is set 13 km from Shimizu Station, 300 metres from Jyoko-ji Temple and 400 metres from Tokiwa Park. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Wing International Shizuoka each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The restaurant at Hotel Wing International Shizuoka serves Japanese and European cuisine. Shizuoka Airport is 33 km away.View on Booking.com -
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HOTEL GRAND HILLS SHIZUOKAConveniently situated just a 1-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station, Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka offers comfortable guestrooms with great views, all located above 18th floor. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Fitted with large windows and modern simple d?cor, each room features a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view programmes, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and toiletries. While staying at Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka, guests can request in-room massages or laundry services at an extra charge. A range of items like DVD player and air humidifier can be borrowed from the 24-hour front desk. Rental laptops are available, and coin-operated internet PCs can be used in the lobby. Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka is a 5-minute walk from Shizuoka City Museum of Art and a 15-minute walk from Sumpu-jo Park. Nihondaira Zoo is a 20-minute drive away. A hearty Western breakfast buffet is offered at THE TABLE, an all day dining restaurant, on the ground floor. Keyaki restaurant serves delicious Teppanyaki dishes, while Hisuikyu offers sophisticated modern Chinese cuisine. Cocktails and whiskies can be enjoyed at the Email bar lounge on the top floor.View on Booking.com -
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Kuretake Inn Premium Shizuoka AnnexKuretake Inn Premium Shizuoka Annex features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Aoi Ward district of Shizuoka. The property is situated 20 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival, 800 metres from Shizuoka Station and 11 km from Shimizu Station. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Hotai-ji Temple is 500 metres from Kuretake Inn Premium Shizuoka Annex. Shizuoka Airport is 33 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Garden Hotel ShizuokaFeaturing 2-star accommodation, Garden Hotel Shizuoka is set in Shizuoka, 700 metres from Shizuoka Station and 12 km from Shimizu Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Rengejiike Park Fuji Festival. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Saigo Yamaoka Conference Monument is 400 metres from Garden Hotel Shizuoka. Shizuoka Airport is 32 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka EkinanFeaturing free WiFi, wired internet and bicycle rentals, Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka Ekinan is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. Coin launderette and free-use PCs are available in the public area. Fitted with chic colours, all rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. An air purifier/humidifier is also provided in each room. The bathroom has a massage shower head, a bathtub and free toiletries. The Prezio Hotel provides drinks vending machines and a mini shop on site. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage services. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Sunpu Castle Park. Guests can enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet what includes homemade Japanese dishes and local specialities.View on Booking.com
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