Hello Hamamatsu families! Get ready for a fun weekend with plenty of age-appropriate activities for your 3 to 14-year-olds on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Check out the limited-time events we found below!
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Hamamatsu Lantern Night Event
Hamamatsu Castle Park
A magical, limited-time evening walk under the lanterns at the historic castle park.
Castle Greeter Ninja Performance
Hamamatsu Castle Park
A short and fun ninja show perfect for entertaining younger children indoors at the park.
Castle Greeter Ninja Performance
Hamamatsu Castle Park
The afternoon ninja show is short and engaging for toddlers and young children.
· February 7
3HAMAMATSU LANTERN NIGHT EVENTFREE : The Hamamatsu Lantern Night is happening this Saturday evening! Bring the kids to see the beautiful lanterns light up the castle park grounds. It’s a magical way to spend a winter evening together.A unique, family-friendly evening event happening only this Saturday night with beautiful atmospheric lighting.
VOLUNTEER GUIDED TOUR OF HAMAMATSU CASTLE PARKFREE : A great way for slightly older kids and teens to learn some local history! Join the park's volunteer guides for a tour around the castle grounds this morning. It’s a free activity and a nice outdoor adventure.A free, educational, and outdoor guided tour opportunity focusing on local history, perfect for school-aged children.
HAMAMATSU CASTLE PARK PLOGGING EVENTFREE : Get moving and help keep the park clean with the Plogging event this Saturday morning! This is a cool mix of jogging and picking up litter, great for active older kids who care about the environment.A unique Saturday morning activity combining exercise and community service, perfect for active school-aged kids.
· February 8
1CASTLE GREETER NINJA PERFORMANCEFREE : Catch the 'Shusse-jo Omotenashi Ninja' (Castle Greeter Ninja) performance this Sunday afternoon at Hamamatsu Castle Park! It’s a quick, fun show that younger kids will absolutely love.A short, free, character-based performance that is ideal for entertaining younger children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Hamamatsu this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are several free, limited-run events at Hamamatsu Castle Park: the Hamamatsu Lantern Night (Sat & Sun evening), a Volunteer Guided Tour (Sat morning), the Castle Greeter Ninja Performance (Sun afternoon), and the Hamamatsu Castle Park Plogging Event (Sat morning).
Are there any special evening activities for families this weekend?
Yes! The Hamamatsu Lantern Night Event at Hamamatsu Castle Park is happening on both Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It’s a beautiful outdoor event to enjoy together after sunset.
What can my 10-year-old do at Hamamatsu Castle Park this weekend?
For a 10-year-old, the Hamamatsu Castle Park Plogging Event on Saturday morning (9:30 AM) is a great outdoor challenge. For a more relaxed afternoon, they might enjoy the Volunteer Guided Tour on Saturday morning or the Castle Greeter Ninja Performance on Sunday afternoon.
