JR Hamamatsu Station is served by both the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Tokaido Main Line. Located close to the bus terminal, which connects the station with various parts of the city and popular tourist attractions, it is truly the central transportation hub of Hamamatsu.

This article was created on August 31, 2026.

Hamamatsu is a city known for its rich natural surroundings, delicious local food, and fascinating history.

JR Hamamatsu Station is served by both the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Tokaido Main Line. Located close to the bus terminal, which connects the station with various parts of the city and popular tourist attractions, it is truly the central transportation hub of Hamamatsu.

However, visitors coming from outside the city often say that it can be difficult to find their way to the bus terminal.

In this article, we’ll show you how to get from JR Hamamatsu Station to the bus terminal, along with other useful information to help you navigate the area.

JR Hamamatsu Station Has Two Main Exits

For travelers arriving by JR train, Hamamatsu Station serves as the gateway to the city.

The station has two main exits: the South Exit and the North Exit. There is also an East Ticket Gate, which provides access to the station building, May One, and the adjacent Act City Hamamatsu.

To get to the bus terminal, head to the North Exit.

How to Get to the Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal

After exiting the Tokaido Shinkansen ticket gates, the North Exit is on your right and the South Exit is on your left. To get to the bus terminal, turn right and follow the station passage toward the North Exit.

The photo below shows the view after turning right from the Shinkansen ticket gates. As you can see, there are no signs for the bus terminal in this area yet.

Simply continue toward the exit on your right—the North Exit!

Just before reaching the North Exit, you’ll find a staircase leading down to the underground level.

For this guide, we’ll show you the route via the “Shops (May B1)” area.

Follow the “Shops (May B1)” sign near the exit and take the stairs down.

Once you reach the bottom, keep going straight. You’ll notice that the floor tiles change once you get downstairs.

You’re now leaving the station building behind and entering the underground passage leading to the bus terminal. Finally, you’ll see the words “Bus Terminal(バスターミナル)” on the signs. What a relief!

Just to the left after leaving the station building, you’ll find a row of coin lockers. They are available from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

To reach the bus terminal, continue straight down the gentle slope and turn right at the end of the passage.

When the passage from the left joins the route, take the escalator up, which you’ll see diagonally ahead to your right. You’re almost there—the bus terminal is just a little further!

There is also an elevator in the underground passage that takes you up to street level.

However, if you use the elevator, you’ll end up a little farther from the bus stops for major tourist destinations such as Kanzanji. We recommend taking the escalator instead.

Once you take the escalator up to street level, you’ve arrived at the bus terminal!

Check the “Bus Stop Guide” directly ahead and find the bus stop for your destination. To the left of the “Bus Stop Guide” is the Bus Ticket Center, which also serves as an information desk and waiting area.

The Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal has a unique shape: a regular 16-sided polygon, which is quite unusual for a bus terminal in Japan.

This means that even if you’re not sure where your bus stop is, you can simply walk around the terminal and eventually find the one you’re looking for.

As someone who rarely takes local buses, I’ve been saved by this layout more than once!

Bus Stop No. 1, where buses bound for the Kanzanji area depart, can be seen diagonally ahead to your right when you turn around from the “Bus Stop Guide.”

Entetsu Bus has also introduced a bus location system that lets passengers know when a bus is approaching major bus stops. A light comes on to indicate that the bus is getting closer, making this a handy feature for bus users.

Bus Fares and Payment Methods

On Entetsu buses departing from and arriving at the Hamamatsu Station Bus Terminal, you can pay with cash, NicePass, or a credit card with the contactless payment symbol.

Bus fares are not a flat rate.

The farther you travel between your boarding and destination bus stops, the higher the fare will be. Check the information boards for the fare from each bus stop, as well as the approximate travel time, to help plan your journey.

Bus Stops for Major Tourist Attractions

– Hamamatsu Flower Park: Bus Stop No. 1 (Kanzanji Onsen-bound bus; get off at Flower Park Bus Stop)

– Kanzanji Onsen: Bus Stop No. 1 (Kanzanji Onsen-bound bus; get off at Kanzanji Onsen Bus Stop)

– Nakatajima Sand Dunes: Bus Stop No. 6 (Nakatajima Sand Dunes-bound bus; get off at Nakatajima Sand Dunes Bus Stop)

– Hamamatsu Castle Park: Bus Stop No. 1 (get off at Shiyakusho Minami)

If you’d like to visit Nakatajima Sand Dunes, one of Japan’s three major sand dunes, take a bus bound for Nakatajima Sand Dunes from Bus Stop No. 6.

Hamamatsu Festival is held every year from May 3 to 5. The festival’s main daytime event, the Kite Battle, takes place at the Kite-Flying Field on the western side of Nakatajima Sand Dunes.
*During the festival, shuttle buses run to the event venue. For details, please check the official Hamamatsu Festival website.

If you want to experience the excitement of the Hamamatsu Festival year-round, get off at the Nakatajima Sand Dunes Bus Stop and head to the Hamamatsu Festival Pavilion.

Coin Lockers in the Underground Area of the Bus Terminal

There is another set of coin lockers in the underground area of the Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal.

They are located along Passage C, almost directly in front of you when viewed from the escalator leading up from the underground passage to street level.

The coin lockers come in various sizes, from small to large.

Please note, however, that these lockers are only available from 5:00 a.m. to midnight on the day of use.

What to Expect at the JR Hamamatsu Station South Exit

Finally, let’s take a look at the South Exit of JR Hamamatsu Station.

After exiting the Tokaido Shinkansen ticket gates, you’ll find the Hamamatsu City Tourist Information Center diagonally ahead to your left.

The Hamamatsu City Tourist Information Center provides sightseeing maps and information about some of the most popular souvenirs from Hamamatsu. (Souvenirs are for display only and are not available for purchase.)

The staff at the center are available to provide helpful information about the highlights of tourist attractions around the city, as well as how to get there. Be sure to pick up a sightseeing map for your trip!

There is also a luggage storage service available for a fee, so you can leave your suitcases and other luggage here.

Luggage Storage Service: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Fees: ¥800 per suitcase / ¥500 per bag
Payment: Cash (for payments at the counter); credit card (when making a reservation and payment through the Ecbo Cloak app or website)

With your back to the ticket gates, the South Exit is on your left.

Outside the South Exit, you’ll find a taxi stand and an underground parking lot. (There is no bus terminal at the South Exit.)

There are taxi stands at both the North and South Exits, so use whichever is more convenient for your destination.

For the Hamamatsu Science Museum Mirai-ra, a great place to enjoy on a rainy day, head out from the South Exit.

Buses departing from the Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal serve various tourist attractions around the city, including Hamamatsu Castle Park, Hamamatsu Flower Park, Kanzanji Onsen, and Nakatajima Sand Dunes.

Check your bus stop and payment options in advance, and make good use of the coin lockers to make getting around Hamamatsu even smoother. Hop on a bus and enjoy Hamamatsu’s natural beauty, history, hot springs, and local cuisine!

Information is current as of August 2026. For the latest information, please check the official Entetsu Bus website.

Entetsu Bus official website: https://bus.entetsu.co.jp/

*The information in this article is subject to change.