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Odawara Castle Park

Odawara, KanagawaCastle🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Mid Apr

Overview

Odawara Castle Park is a hanami spot in western Kanagawa Prefecture where you can see the white castle keep together with cherry blossoms. It’s within walking distance of Odawara Station, so it’s easy to stop by on the way to or from Hakone.

Address: Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa
Closed: Castle keep: second Wednesday of December, Dec 31–Jan 1
Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
Official website: https://odawaracastle.com/flower/

Area weather

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Tours & tickets for this areaPR

PRKlookOdawara Castle Private Day Tour by ShinkansenPrivate tour from Tokyo, traveling round trip by shinkansen, with a visit to Odawara Castle and a samurai armor try-on experienceView on Klook

Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually late March to mid-April (Somei-yoshino)

February

March

April

May

Bloom dates shift with each year’s temperatures. Weeping cherries usually bloom in late March to early April, and Kawazu-zakura in early February to early March

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

Mainly Somei-yoshino, along with weeping cherry and Oshima-zakura, color the castle grounds. The highlight is the combination of keep and blossoms seen across the moat or looking up from the foot of the keep, and the Odawara Cherry Blossom Festival is held at peak bloom.

📷 Best views

Around the castle keep

See the white castle keep and cherry blossoms together

Along the moat

Cherry blossoms and the castle’s stone walls reflected in the water

Hours

Opening hours

Castle keep9:00–17:00

Last entry 16:30

Hours can change during the cherry blossom season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Walking in the parkFree

Castle keep (adults)¥1,000

Includes the SAMURAI Hall

Castle keep (elementary and junior high school students)¥300

Includes the SAMURAI Hall

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓Castle keep admission fees were revised in March 2026

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Odawara Station (JR Tokaido Line and Tokaido Shinkansen, Odakyu Line, Hakone Tozan Railway, etc.)About a 10 min walk
By car & traffic restrictions: No public parking in the park. Use nearby paid parking. Roads are congested on weekends and holidays, so use public transportation
Getting back: The Hakone Tozan Railway also starts from Odawara Station, so you can stop by before or after visiting Hakone

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: On weekends at peak bloom and during the cherry blossom festival, surrounding roads also get congested
Quieter times: Weekday mornings

Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: Gotemba normals: March high 11.7°C, low 1.9°C; April high 16.5°C, low 6.8°C (JMA). Odawara, on the coast at low elevation, is often warmer than this
What to wear & bring: A light jacket is often enough during the day, but bring an extra layer for the evening

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Facilities

Accessibility: Free castle keep admission for the holder of a disability certificate and one caregiver

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Events

Events & festivals in Hakone

January

Hakone Ekiden (Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race)

Tokyo & Around ・ Hakone

Every year on January 2 (outbound) and January 3 (return)

103rd race: Jan 2, 2027 (Sat) outbound, Jan 3 (Sun) return

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Attractions

Attractions in Hakone

Experience

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

Tokyo & Around ・ Hakone / Kowakidani

A hot spring theme park in Kowakidani, Hakone. It has two areas: "Yunessun," a hot spring and spa area where you wear swimsuits, and "Mori no Yu," a day-use hot spring where you bathe without clothes. Families and groups can enjoy Hakone's hot springs regardless of the weather.

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Cherry Blossoms

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Garden

Sankeien Garden

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🌸 Typical peak: Mid Mar – Early Apr

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