Okuyama Park

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Okuyama Park

A valley park where you can enjoy a spectacular view of cherry blossoms from a bridge over a pond.

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Adjacent to the approach to Houkouji Temple (Okuyama Hansobo), a Zen temple of the Rinzai school in the Oku-Hamanako area, Okuyama Park is a popular spot for visitors before and after temple visits.

In spring, the park becomes a famous cherry blossom spot with about 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom. The view from the "Dream Floating Bridge" built over the center of the park's pond is particularly breathtaking. The cherry blossoms reflected on the pond's surface at night, illuminated by lights, create a fantastical scene. The collaboration with the lit-up three-storied pagoda of Houkouji Temple, peeking out from above the cherry blossoms, is also a magnificent sight.

Besides cherry blossoms, the park offers views of seasonal flora throughout the year, such as 3,000 hydrangea plants in early summer and autumn foliage. The "Okuyama Flower Road," a 3km path leading to the Okuyama Plateau blooming with seasonal wildflowers, and the starting point for hiking trails to the summit of Mt. Tomaki (563m) located on the border of Shizuoka and Aichi Prefectures, make it a popular outdoor spot visited by many hikers on weekends.

Highlights

  • A park near the approach to Houkouji Temple and Okuyama Hansobo.
  • A cherry blossom spot with about 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
  • The "Dream Floating Bridge" over the pond is the best spot for viewing cherry blossoms.
  • You can enjoy the scenic beauty of seasonal flora throughout the year, including hydrangeas and autumn leaves.
  • A popular starting point for hikers.

Photos

  • "The Dream Floating Bridge" offers the best position to enjoy cherry blossoms.

    "The Dream Floating Bridge" offers the best position to enjoy cherry blossoms.

  • The night cherry blossoms reflecting on the pond are fantastical.

    The night cherry blossoms reflecting on the pond are fantastical.

  • The glamorous collaboration of Houkouji Temple's three-storied pagoda with the cherry blossoms.

    The glamorous collaboration of Houkouji Temple's three-storied pagoda with the cherry blossoms.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

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Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Are there restrooms nearby?

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There is one small restroom in the park and another at the tourist parking lot, a 5-minute walk away.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

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Not available.

Q

Is there a parking lot adjacent to the park?

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There is no parking lot adjacent to the park, but there is a free tourist parking lot located a 5-minute walk before you reach the park.

Q

Can you barbecue in the park?

A

Open flames are strictly prohibited.

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Details

Name in Japanese
奥山公園
Postal Code
431-2224
Address
1576‐17 Inasachookuyama, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka
Telephone
053-522-4720 (Oku-hamanakoTourist Association)
Closed
Free to walk
Business Hours
Walk anytime
Admission
Free
Access
(1)About 10 minutes by car from the Hamamatsu-Inasa IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway.
(2)From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entetsu bus about 60 minutes, get off at Okuyama Bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
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