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Right in the middle of Hamamatsu/Yurakugai. ”Sumibi Bar Mabuchi” is an Italian bar directly managed by a liquor store that has been in business for 325 years.

After the coronavirus pandemic, Hamamatsu’s restaurants are starting to get crowded again.

There are many tourists and business travelers from outside the prefecture, and there are more opportunities to see people staying near the station heading to restaurants in town with a carry case in hand.

Today, Hamamatsu/Hamanako Daisuki Net will introduce restaurants where you can casually enjoy eating and drinking in Hamamatsu town.

An Italian bar run by a liquor store that boasts the largest wine sales volume in Hamamatsu.

“Sumibi Bar Mabuchi” is an Italian bar directly managed by a liquor store located in the center of Yurakugai, Sae-machi, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City.It is a restaurant operated by a liquor store that has been in business for 325 years.

We offer a variety of dishes made in an open space with a charcoal grill and our proud stone oven, as well as a lineup of reasonably priced drinks that are directly managed by a liquor store.

We are particularly focused on wine, offering carefully selected wines at reasonable prices.

There are counter seats, tables, and sofa seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, and we can accommodate large and small banquets.

*Maximum capacity : 80 people

*Equipped with a large monitor that can be used for wedding after-parties.

If you want to have a quick drink, we recommend sitting at the counter! This is a special seat where you can enjoy charcoal grilled food right in front of you.

Creative Italian menu using local ingredients from Shizuoka Prefecture

When we asked the staff member, Mr. Yamazawa, for a recommended menu using local ingredients, he recommended ”Raw Seaweed and Whitebait Pizza.”

Neapolitan pizza baked in an authentic stone oven. The flavor of seaweed from Lake Hamana is utilized to create a pizza that can be eaten as a snack.

The chewy texture of the dough is made with great care and effort every day.

Other popular menu items include ”Shizuoka-raised roast beef”, ”3 types of tapas” with the chef’s recommendations for the day, and ”Ajillo (various types)” that go perfectly with the unlimited baguette.

 

As for drinks, not only beer and sour drinks, but also a wide variety of wines are gaining popularity.

“Our wines are carefully selected by our sommelier and tasted in-house, so please try a variety of wine varieties and wines from various countries!”

He also introduced the all-you-can-drink menu.

"Machinaka nomi'' where you can also enjoy bar hopping. Bringing life back to Hamamatsu!

From “Sumibi Bar Mabuchi” located in the center of Yurakugai, it is easy to move to other stores.

Nearby is Hamamatsu Shusse Yokocho, where you can enjoy Hamamatsu gyoza and local chicken from Shizuoka Prefecture.

There are many stores in town where you can grab a drink, so why not go hopping around and enjoy Hamamatsu’s food and drinks.

For souvenirs, we recommend Mercato Mabuchi, which is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and is part of the ”Sumibi Bar Mabuchi” chain.

It’s useful for local snacks or when you want to have another drink when you get back to your hotel.

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Now in its 26th year, the Hamamatsu Tourist Volunteer Guide Association is a specialist in Hamamatsu tourism.

The Hamamatsu Volunteer Tourism Guide Association is a group of Hamamatsu guides who come together to promote the tourism industry, including Hamamatsu’s history, culture, and industry.

As of the end of February 2025, the group has 130 members, making it the largest volunteer guide group in the prefecture.

They are active at Hamamatsu Castle, Hamamatsu Station, Saigagake Museum, and Hamamatsu Festival Hall.

Each member guides visitors with a spirit of hospitality, not only from outside the prefecture, but also to people from Hamamatsu city and surrounding cities and towns, with the hope that they will “rediscover Hamamatsu’s wonderful history and culture.”

In 2020, the association’s activities were recognized and it was awarded the “Fujinokuni-Shizuoka Tourism Award Encouragement Award” by Shizuoka Prefecture.

This month’s recommendation is the Hamamatsu Tourism Volunteer Guide Association, a group of Hamamatsu tourism specialists.

Experience the traditional craft “Hamamatsu Chuzome-some”, which has received the most attention in recent years!

On this day, Jenne came to the Nihashi Dye Factory in Tokiwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. I came here to experience the traditional technique of Hamamatsu chusensome. Have you ever heard of “chusensome”? For those who grew up in Hamamatsu, I want them to imagine the tenugui of the Hamamatsu Festival held every year during Golden Week. Tenugui with kite stamps from each town are dyed using a technique called chusensome.

The characteristic of this chusensome is that it has good breathability. Hamamatsu is a major producer of yukata, accounting for about half of the domestic market. If you have ever worn a Hamamatsu chusensome yukata, you will know that it is very comfortable to wear. It is also hand-washable and can be worn multiple times in one season. Another major feature of the production process is that multiple pieces can be dyed using a single pattern.

It is said that Hamamatsu’s chusensome began in the Taisho era. Hamamatsu, with its strong winds, was probably suitable for producing yukata. After the war, the textile industry flourished, and for a time it became known as the “Itohen Town,” but it declined over time. However, we are conducting this experience with the hope that young people will also learn about this traditional technique that has been passed down to this day.

That enthusiasm and joy is back! Only a few days left until Hamamatsu Festival!
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