Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park is an urban park and historical site centered on the remains of Okazaki Castle. The grounds include traditional Japanese gardens, seasonal cherry blossoms, walking paths, and a museum dedicated to samurai history.

Okazaki Castle was the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867. The site marks the beginning of one of Japan's most influential historical periods.

The Mikawa Warrior Museum displays exhibits about samurai traditions and their way of life. The Ninomaru Noh Theater stages classical Japanese performing arts throughout the year.

The park sits about 15 minutes on foot from Higashi Okazaki Station and has parking available on site. It is open from sunrise to sunset, allowing visitors flexibility in planning their visit.

A historical well marks where Tokugawa Ieyasu received his first bath as a newborn. This tangible detail connects visitors to a specific moment in the early life of one of Japan's most influential figures.

Location: Okazaki

Part of: Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan, 100 Best Historical Parks in Japan

Website: https://travel.okazaki-kanko.jp/th/about

GPS coordinates: 34.95654,137.15933

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43