Sunpu Castle Summer Festival “Sunpu Sightseeing Information Center”
Enjoy the Past and Present of Sunpu Castle Even More!
Enjoy the history of Sunpu Castle by “seeing, walking, and experiencing” it! The “Sunpu Castle Summer Festival,” taking place on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, at Sunpu Castle Park, will feature the “Sunpu Sightseeing Information Center.” The highlight is the “Sunpu Castle AR Experience,” which offers a preview of the full-scale service set to launch in fiscal year 2027.Using your smartphone, you can view CG recreations of Sunpu Castle within Sunpu Castle Park and compare the castle as it is today with how it looked in the past to truly experience its history. Additionally, a stamp rally will be held, taking you to various spots both inside and outside the park. Collect stamps from all four locations to receive an original souvenir! Participation is free, no registration is required, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.Why not rediscover the charm of Sunpu Castle alongside the summer festival? Please be sure to stop by the “Sunpu Sightseeing Information Center.”
What is the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival?
This summer festival is organized by the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival Executive Committee (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shizuoka Shimbun, and Shizuoka Broadcasting System). Under the theme “A Summer Festival Created Together with Young People,” where businesses and students collaborate to liven up the event, you can enjoy live music, a variety of content in collaboration with SBS TV and SBS Radio, and numerous food and drink booths.
Sunpu Castle Summer Festival 2026 Official Website: https://sumpujo-natsumatsuri.com/
Inquiries regarding the Sunpu Castle Summer Festival: Shizuoka Shimbun SBS Customer Center TEL: 0570-050-217 (Weekdays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
[Dates] September 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun), 2026
[Location of the Sunpu Sightseeing Information Booth] Sunpu Castle Park (1-1 Sunpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward) – Near the ticket booths at Higashi-mon Gate and Tatsumi Yagura
Contact: Shizuoka City Hall, Tourism, Culture, and Citizens Bureau, History and Culture Division, Sunpu Castle Area Revitalization Section; TEL: 054-221-1085 (Weekdays 8:30 AM–5:15 PM)
◆ No registration required—enjoy this experience for free!
[Sunpu Castle AR Experience] Near the Honmaru Moat and near the Ninomaru Gate Plaza
[Stamp Rally]
● Giveaway Redemption Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
● Locations for Stamp Sheets and Stamps: ① Shizuoka City History Museum (1st Floor), ② Sunpu Sightseeing Information Center, ③ Momijiyama Garden (until 4:00 PM), ④ Kon-yagura (until 4:00 PM)
*Giveaways can be redeemed at locations ① and ②.
[Sales]
● Book: “Everything You Need to Know About Sunpu Castle”
● Sunpu Castle Summer Festival Castle Stamp
● “Sunpu Castle O-en Ticket” for Great Value in the Sunpu Castle Area
Themes
- Sunpu Tourist Information Center Flyer (Front)
- Sunpu Tourist Information Center Flyer (Back)
Basic Information
- Dates
- September 12 (Sat) – 13 (Sun), 2026
- Venue
- Facilities within Sunpu Castle Park · Shizuoka City Museum of History
- Address
- 1-1, Sunpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Telephone Number
- 054-221-1085（Sunpu Sightseeing Information Center | Contact: Shizuoka City Hall, Tourism, Culture, and Citizens Bureau, History and Culture Division, Sunpu Castle Area Revitalization Section | Weekdays 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.）
- Access
[Car]
・Approx. 17 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
・Approx. 12 minutes from the Shin-Shizuoka Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
[By Bus] From JR Shizuoka Station or Shizuoka Railway’s Shin-Shizuoka Station, take a local bus (such as the Chubu International Line, Maruko Line, or Abe Line) and get off at “Prefectural Government Building / Shizuoka City Hall / Aoi Ward Office.” From the bus stop, it is about a 5-minute walk to the East Gate and Tatsumi Turret of Sunpu Castle Park.
[On Foot] About a 15-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station; about a 5- to 8-minute walk from Shizuoka Railway’s Shin-Shizuoka Station.- Car Park
[Paid/Free]
There is no parking available. Please use public transportation or nearby paid parking lots.
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
