The easiest way around Kakegawa is on foot or public transportation, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Though, some sights are located a bit further ahead, where a car or bus might be necessary to get there. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Kakegawa by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. Detailed instructions are as follows:

• Bullet Train: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kakegawa Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

• Regular Train: This option is not recommended due to the lengthy journey time and multiple transfers required.

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes

• by bullet-train: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (bullet-train is available from Shinagawa station)

Valid rail passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

Rental cars:

We recommend staying here for about one day. 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes

• by bullet-train: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes

Cherry blossoms:

The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan is usually between late March and early April. Although the blooming period can vary slightly from year to year and depending from region to region. You can see them in Kakegawa at the following places:

• Kakegawa Castle

• Tatsuo Shrine

There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Soneiji Manto Festival

  • Date: July 9th and 10th

• Hattayama Lantern Festival & Hozuki Market

  • Date: July 9th and 10th
     

• Yamanashi Gion Festival

  • Date: July 12th until July 14th

  • Time: 10:00 - 21:10
     

• National Fireworks Master Selection Tournament Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks

  • Date: August 10th

  • Time: 19:00 - 21:00

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