Sumpu Castle Park

Shizuoka

Castles & Historic Sites

# Castle

# Garden

# Mt. Fuji

# Teahouse

# Tokugawa Ieyasu

The reconstructed Tatsumi Yagura (turret) of Sunpu Castle standing on the stone wall above the outer moat under a clear blue sky.

The reconstructed gate and surrounding turreted walls of Sunpu Castle Park, built with white plaster above a stone foundation.

Momijiyama Garden in Sunpu Castle Park, featuring a pond and rocks surrounded by colorful red and green autumn foliage.

Cherry blossoms in full bloom lining the top of the stone wall and moat of Sunpu Castle Park in spring.

A statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu holding a hawk (falconry posture) on a stone pedestal in Sunpu Castle Park.

Key Points

The retirement castle and final residence of the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu
Restored gates and turrets built with traditional techniques
Seasonal gardens, tea house, and views of Mt. Fuji

At the heart of Shizuoka City lies Sumpu Castle Park, the site of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu’s retirement residence. Although he ruled Japan from Edo, Ieyasu chose Sumpu—where he was held captive from his childhood into adulthood—as the place to spend his final years. Although the original keep was lost to fire in 1635, the scale of the stone walls, moats, and defensive pillars still conveys its past importance.
Today, you can explore the reconstructed Higashi-Gomon Gate and Tatsumi Yagura turret, both rebuilt with traditional carpentry techniques. Inside are exhibits of excavated artifacts, castle history, and even a recreation of the study room where the young Ieyasu received lessons.
Beyond the castle, the grounds serve as a spacious public park. The Momijiyama Garden offers a variety of seasonal beauty, from cherry blossoms and azaleas to autumn colors and winter camellias. You can enjoy a cup of Shizuoka tea at a teahouse, too, and on a clear day, you might even catch a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji from the park’s Fujimi Play Area.

Information

Spot information including address, access, and website
Address	1-1 Sunpujokoen, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
Access from Tokyo	(1) From Tokyo Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari to Shizuoka Station (approx. 59 min). (2) From Shizuoka Station, walk to the Shizuoka Eki mae bus stop (approx. 3 minutes). (3) From Shizuoka Eki mae bus stop, take the Toshinden Shimokawara Line bus (bound for Tokushukai Hospital to Kencho / Shizuoka Shiyakusho Aoi Kuyakusho-mae bus stop (approx. 5 min). (4) From Kencho / Shizuoka Shiyakusho Aoi Kuyakusho-mae bus stop, walk to the Sunpujokoen (approx. 8 minutes). Show route from Tokyo Station
Website	https://sumpu-castlepark.com/en/
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