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Shizuoka Matsuri (Ogosho Hanami Gyoretsu)
静岡まつり
Shizuoka · Chubu
Shizuoka City's flagship spring festival (70th edition in 2026), centered on the elaborate 'Ogosho Hanami Gyoretsu' costumed parade re-enacting Tokugawa Ieyasu's cherry-blossom viewing procession through the city streets, run alongside Shizuoka Sengen Shrine's Hatsukaesai rites.
- Dates
- April 2–4Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Shizuoka · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Shizuoka Station · ~15 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
Happens every year
What to expect
A large costumed historical procession through the prefectural capital.
Best viewing tips
Free to watch along the parade route, April 3-5.
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