I don’t think there is anyone who lives in this area who doesn’t know about Lake Hamana. I think everyone has at least once gone out to collect clams, go fishing, or go for a drive along the shore of Lake Hamana. Lake Hamana is a very familiar place to us.

What would you say if someone asked you again, “What kind of place is Lake Hamana?” You probably won’t be able to give a good answer like, “Hmm. There’s nothing special about it…” I want to know more about Lake Hamana. With this in mind, I began creating this “Sea Lake Textbook”.

This book was originally based on a poster titled “50 Amazing Things in Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana”. This poster is intended to convey that there are many wonderful things to see in the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area. The “Lake of the Sea Textbook” is an even more in-depth study. Both were created for local elementary and junior high school students, and were produced as part of the “Lake Hamana Tourism Area” project, which is working to create a tourist area that encompasses Hamamatsu City and Kosai City. Normally, when we think of tourism, we think of inviting visitors from outside, but why local elementary and junior high school students? There is a reason for this.

Have you ever heard of the term civic pride? It means that citizens have pride and attachment to their region. In the field of tourism, there is now a need to foster this civic pride. So why does fostering civic pride lead to tourism?

When you feel pride and attachment to your region, you can’t help but want to share it with others. “Lake Hamana is an amazing place, so come and visit us!” When residents say these words one after another, they attract people from outside, and the residents want to convey the goodness of Lake Hamana to people who come from outside. It will be. And the goodness of Lake Hamana is passed on from person to person. This is the ideal form.

So what can we do to help residents feel civic pride? First of all, let’s let people know that Lake Hamana is amazing! With that in mind, I created 50 amazing posters. The first thing you need to do is stop and look at the poster. After that, I decided to create a textbook that would be more accessible and readable. First, by getting elementary and junior high school students interested, the children will pass it on to their parents, and the parents will also become interested. I want to create something that will lead to understanding the richness of Lake Hamana.

How was Lake Hamana formed?

When did it become connected to the sea?

What kind of creatures do the fish and shellfish live in?

It’s connected to the sea, but is it salty?

How deep is it?

This time, we’re introducing summer activity plans in the Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana area that you can still book now!

We’ve picked out five great plans perfect for families who want to turn their summer break into a fun learning experience together.

As autumn rolls in and the air gets cooler, the leaves slowly start to change.

There’s something about the sound of rustling leaves in the wind—it just feels kind of nostalgic.

Big tourist spots are fun, but lately, I find myself drawn to quieter places where time feels like it slows down.

The fall colors in Hamamatsu—it was exactly that kind of place. Peaceful, and just what my heart needed.

I came across some old stone walls, castle ruins, and soft fall colors reflected in the lake.

It made me stop and just take in how beautiful it all was.

It’s not a flashy kind of beauty, but the autumn landscapes here quietly resonate with the heart.

This time, I want to share my favorite spots in Hamamatsu, where I was truly captivated by the fall colors.

Whether you’re a fan of fall foliage or haven’t been to Hamamatsu yet,

I hope this autumn makes you think, “I’d love to visit”—that would make me really happy.

*Please check the current fall foliage conditions for each spot before you go.