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The Okazaki castle is located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. It is an important piece of the Japanese History, as it is the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, considered one of the three unifiers of Japan. The castle is considered to be one of the 100 Fine Castles of Japan, and the surrounding of the castle is the Okazaki Park, famous for its stunning view and even selected as the 100 Best Cherry Blossoms in Japan. Over 800 sakura trees blossom during spring, and the sight brings people for the Hanami as well as a festival featuring light displays, Yatai and entertainment. 

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