Perfect for solo travelers or families, whether you’re staying overnight or just visiting for the day. Here’s a model course that lets you enjoy all the fun modes of transportation!

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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