Enjoy Hamamatsu course with great value excursion tickets
How about a leisurely trip with a great value excursion ticket that allows you unlimited rides on trains and buses around Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana during the campaign period? The local people you meet at the destinations you visit and the time you spend traveling are sure to become unforgettable memories of your trip.
An ancient temple built in the Nanbokucho period, nestled in the mountains. There are many sights to see, such as the Shaka Triad and the 500 Arhats. Experience Zen temple experiences such as Shojin Unaju, which uses yams to resemble eels, and copying sutras, giving you an opportunity to escape from everyday life and reconsider yourself.
Daihonzan Hokoji Temple
1577-1 Okuyama, Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-543-0003
See details→「https://www.houkouji.or.jp/」
The largest limestone cave in the Tokai region with a total length of over 1,000m. You will be captivated by the mysterious space colored by stalactites created over many years. With a height of 30m, the Golden Otaki is one of the largest underground waterfalls in Japan and is a must-see.
Ryugashido
193 Tabata, Inasamachi, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-543-0108
See details→「https://doukutu.co.jp/」
The family temple of the Ii family, known for the taiga drama “Onna Castle Lord Naotora.” Feel the culture of Oku-Hamanako, which has a history of 1,300 years, including a garden designed by Enshu Kobori, known as the best in the Tokai region.
Ryutanji Temple
1989 Iitani, Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-542-0480
See details→「https://www.ryotanji.com/」
A peaceful area overlooking Lake Hamana. There are plenty of accommodation options, including hotels, inns, and pet-friendly pensions.
A long-established brewery founded in 1864, located on the side of the approach to Koshinji Temple. This sake is made with Yamada Nishiki from Shizuoka Prefecture and the Akaishi Mountains of the Southern Alps, and is produced by a sake brewer who knows the area thoroughly, using clear, well-flowing underground water. Lightly low-malt beer made with only rice and water is also popular among women.
Hana no Mai Sake Brewery
632 Miyaguchi, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-582-2121
See details→「https://hananomai.co.jp/」
Enjoy exquisite French cuisine featuring wild game meat such as boar, deer, and chicken, paired with wine carefully selected by our chef.
Address: 175-1 Funaaki, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-925-2039
A cafe that connects the mountain and the city. The menu, which uses locally produced ingredients such as Tenryu ham and tofu, is popular.
Address: 1283-1 Futamata, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-925-1720
The famous curry with motifs of Tenryu Hamanako Railway cars and turntables is a must-try.
Address: 147-1 Agura, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡053-925-3003
Tenryu Hamanako Railway Tenryu Futamata Station
114-2 Agura, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡053-925-2275
See details→「https://www.tenhama.co.jp/about/station/tenryufutamata/」
Located on a hill overlooking the town of Tenryu, it exhibits the works of local Japanese painter Ms. Fuku Akino. The building, designed by Mr. Terunobu Fujimori and made with plenty of natural materials such as plaster and Tenryu cedar, is unique, and you can take off your shoes and enjoy the view. Outside is Mr. Fujimori’s new tea room, “Boukuro.”
Hamamatsu City Akino Fuku Museum of Art
130 Futamata, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
℡ 053-922-0315
See details→「https://www.akinofuku-museum.jp/」
Let’s experience the skills of craftsmen ~ Ganyudo “Shokunin-san”
As I spend more time at home, I find myself worrying more about what to do, especially on holidays. At that time, I happened to look at SNS and saw an experience that an acquaintance had introduced saying that there was something like this. It is a kit called “Shokunin-san” by Ganyudo.
Ganyudo is a long-established traditional store that was founded in the Meiji era, and each of its Japanese sweets are carefully made by craftsmen, and from the appearance to the taste, each one is overflowing with a sense of happiness that cannot be expressed in words. Ganyudo sells a kit called “Shokunin-san” by mail order, which allows you to make Japanese sweets like a craftsman, but how can you look at the samples without actually having the craftsman nearby? I guess I can get some advice…
With this in mind, I opened the “Shokunin-san” kit I had purchased out of curiosity. I felt a sense of excitement, like opening a gift box. The box had a nice photo of Ganyudo’s Japanese sweets, giving off the atmosphere of a strict, long-established Japanese sweets shop.
“Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa” A luxurious all-inclusive accommodation
About 30 minutes by car west from Hamamatsu Station.
Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa is located in an excellent location close to Lake Hamana’s tourist attractions, such as Lake Hamana Garden Park and Takiya Fishing, where you can experience traditional fishing methods.
This hotel was rebranded and reopened in April 2024 as Grand Mercure, a premium brand developed by Accor, a hospitality group based in Paris, France.
The hotel’s concept is “Proudly Local – Pride in the local area,” and the interior is decorated with paintings featuring Kanzanji Onsen, a symbol of Lake Hamana, giving it a luxurious atmosphere.
Popular points include the magnificent view of Lake Hamana that spreads out before you, the buffet that uses local ingredients from Lake Hamana, and the much-talked-about all-inclusive resort.
This time recommendation is the Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa, surrounded by the lush nature of Lake Hamana.
Fireworks Festival Guide 2025 – Hamamatsu & Lake Hamana Area
Fireworks That Light Up Japan’s Summer Nights
Brilliant fireworks lighting up the summer night sky—it’s a uniquely Japanese sight that’s not to be missed.
If you’re visiting Japan during the summer, make sure to experience this unforgettable tradition!
Planning a trip to Japan this summer?
Here’s your guide to fireworks festivals in Hamamatsu and the surrounding area!
Time your visit right, and don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of these spectacular summer events.
*Information is current as of June 9, 2025.
Event details are subject to change, so please check with the organizers before making plans.