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I love vehicles! A course to conquer Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana Marutto Pass

There are many attractive rides around Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana. Local railways, trains and buses. There are also ropeways and sightseeing boats. If you use the Hamamatsu Lake Hamana Marutto Pass you can ride almost anything you want! If you like vehicles, you’ll want to ride them all. While you’re there, why not try riding all the rides you can and spend the whole day riding them all? Perfect for solo travelers, families, day trips, or overnight stays. We will introduce a model itinerary where you can enjoy all the rides.

Enjoy the view from the train line

The course starts from Shinjohara Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railway. The Tenryu Hamanako Railway, commonly known as the Tenhama Line, is a local train line that runs approximately 68 kilometers from Shinjohara to Kakegawa. The route runs through areas rich in nature, from the shores of Lake Hamana to rural landscapes.

Shinjohara Station

Address: 3-4-1 Shinjohara, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-577-2578

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Stroll around Tenryufutamata Station

Tenryu-futamatata Station, the headquarters of the Tenhama Line, is a valuable cultural property station building with its precious roundhouse and turntable still remaining. Inside the station you will find a pedal-powered trolley train and a railway history museum.

Tenryu Hamanako Railway Co., Ltd.

Address: 114-2 Akura, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-925-6125

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The famous Tenhama Line turntable curry

Just a one-minute walk from Tenryu-futamata Station, Shokunoeki Jumonjiya is right in front of you and offers a unique menu item. It’s called turntable curry! This curry is modeled after the turntable at Tenryu-Futamata Station and looks just like the real thing! Even fans of the Tenhama Line can vouch for its quality. The restaurant uses Mikkabi beef, a brand of beef from Lake Hamana, so you can be sure of the taste. Lunch is also a great time for rides.

Food Station Jumonjiya

Address: 147-1 Akura, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-925-3003

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Take the red train to the bus terminal

From Tenryu-futamatata Station, board the Tenhama Line again and head to Nishikashima Station. Here you will change to the Enshu Railway. The Entetsu train that runs from Nishi-Kashima Station to Shin-Hamamatsu is characterized by its red color and is popularly known as the “Akaden.” We depart from Nishikashima, where fields stand out, and head to Shin-Hamamatsu Station, in the center of Hamamatsu, where tall buildings stand side by side.

 

Kanzanji Ropeway

Once you arrive at Shin-Hamamatsu Station, take a local bus from Entetsu Bus Terminal straight to Kanzanji Onsen. When you get off at the Hamanako Palpal bus stop, the ropeway station will be right in front of you. There is no need to purchase a ticket; just show your smartphone screen to complete the process. The Kanzanji Ropeway is a rare ropeway that crosses over a lake. Once across the bridge, you can get a panoramic view of the hot spring town of Kanzanji and Lake Hamana from the observation deck on Mt. Okusayama.

Kanzanji Ropeway

Address: 1891 Tateyamadera-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-487-2121

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Lake Hamana Pleasure Boat

There are two docks for Lake Hamana sightseeing boats that allow you to take a tour of the lake around Kanzanji Onsen.

Kanzanji Port and Flower Park Port. The sightseeing boat departs from the port and travels around Lake Hamana and Oku-Hamanako in about 30 minutes. In winter, it is a seasonal sight to see black-headed gulls flying around chasing ships.

Lake Hamana Pleasure Boat

Kanzanji Port

Address: 2226-1 Tateyamadera-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu

Tel: 053-487-0228

Flower Park Port

Address: 3315 Tateyamadera-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu

Tel: 053-487-1036

 

Check out souvenirs at Hamamatsu Station

Once you’ve had your fill of the ride, hop on the Entetsu bus to Hamamatsu Station. The fun ride has come to an end. Don’t forget to buy any souvenirs you missed out on!

Hamamatsu Station Building MAY ONE

Address: 6-1 Sunayamacho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-457-4111

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【2025 edition】Introducing cherry blossom viewing spots in the suburbs of Hamamatsu! Information on blooming, best time to visit, and events.

Cherry blossoms start blooming simultaneously with the arrival of spring. Usually, cherry blossoms bloom in late March at cherry blossom viewing spots near Hamamatsu.

As of March 25, 2025, blooming has been confirmed at various locations.

The best time to see them is scheduled for early April, and last year in 2024, they were in full bloom in various locations around April 5-7.

This article introduces the highlights of cherry blossom viewing spots in the suburbs of Hamamatsu, as well as information on events.

Go to Lake Hamana at night in Yutocho, Chuo Ward! Takiya fishing experience ~ Banquet after returning from fishing!

Do you know about “Takiya fishing” which has become a popular activity at Lake Hamana at night in recent years?

This is a traditional fishing method at Lake Hamana that involves catching crabs, shrimp, sea bream, etc. with harpoons and nets. It’s a very luxurious experience where you don’t just catch the seafood, the boatmen cook it on the raft.

This time, Jenne and her friends will be taking on the challenge of takiya fishing! We will send you a lot of photos, including the party we enjoyed after returning from fishing. I wonder if I can catch the Sawtooth Crab! ?

365BASE outdoor hostel is a hotel full of fun! An exciting space that will make you want to conquer every room ☆

It is a 4-minute walk east from Sukenobu Station on the Enshu Railway, near the center of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

“365BASE outdoor hostel” is a hotel filled with fun and exciting concepts.

The hotel’s rooms are designed with an outdoor concept and are filled with a variety of playful features, creating an exciting space for adults and children alike.

365BASE, which started as a shared house in 2015, was transformed into an outdoor-themed hotel in 2020, and has become a lodging destination visited by fans from all over the world.

There are many rooms that are rare even across the country, such as facilities that make you feel like you’re camping outdoors while indoors, large tents, and rooms where you can boulder.

Each room on the first floor has a permanent grill installed so you can have a barbecue on the terrace.

This month’s recommendation is “365BASE outdoor hostel,” where you can spend a fun time different from your everyday life.

 
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