Hamamatsu Castle Park 🏰

First Stop on the Cherry Blossom Tour: Hamamatsu Castle Park 🌸🍃 Who would have thought my first cherry blossom destination would be Hamamatsu Castle, a quaint little castle town along the Tōkaidō Road? The forecast said 80% bloom, and sure enough, the trees were about 80% in full splendor—maybe not quite at peak, but still a beautiful sight to behold! 🌸 🌸🍃 Hamamatsu Castle is nicknamed the "City of Rising Success" for Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent his formative years here from ages 29 to 45. It was here that he laid the foundation for his illustrious career. 🌟 #TokugawaIeyasu 🏵️ #Shogun #Hamamatsu 🌿 #HamamatsuCastle