Hamamatsu is a tourist and cultural city where you can enjoy rich nature, food, and historical romance.

JR Hamamatsu Station, which is served by the Tokaido Shinkansen and Tokaido Main Line, is close to the bus terminal that connects various parts of the city and tourist spots, making it the central station of Hamamatsu.

However, the problem was that the directions to the bus terminal were difficult to understand. So this time, we will show you how to get to the bus terminal from JR Hamamatsu Station.

When do you buy souvenirs during your trip?

Ekimachi West, which is directly connected to JR Hamamatsu Station, has a wide selection of must-see Hamamatsu souvenirs, including Lake Hamana eel and Hamamatsu gyoza, as well as local sake, green tea, and sweets.

This time, we will introduce stores in Ekimachi West that specialize in Hamamatsu souvenirs, roughly divided into Hamamatsu souvenirs, sweets, and restaurants (cafes and restaurants). Each one is a delicious specialty of Hamamatsu.

Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne introduces the various charms of the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area.

This time, the girls headed to Muramatsu Shoten, a Hamamatsu deep-steamed tea specialty store in Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, to try out the historic tea kabuki game. It seems that the winner of “Cha Kabuki” will receive a special special prize today, but who will get it? ?

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! ?

I want to enjoy amusement parks and zoos with my children while traveling. If possible, I would like to go to a hot spring and eat some delicious food. Kanzanji Temple, located on the outskirts of Hamamatsu City, will make that wish come true.

Kanzanji Temple is a scenic hot spring resort located on the shores of Lake Hamana. In addition to a zoo and amusement park in the surrounding area, you can also enjoy sightseeing boats and Japan’s only ropeway that crosses the lake.

This time, we will introduce a one-night, two-day model course with lots of photos that will allow you and your family to fully enjoy Kanzanji Temple.

Have you ever wanted to know how to make Hamamatsu’s famous confectionery, “Eel Pie”? At the “Eel Pie Factory” located on the outskirts of Hamamatsu City, you can tour the factory for free.

After the factory tour, you can try original sweets made with eel pie at the attached cafe or mobile cafe. Adults and children alike can enjoy free admission.

Have you ever been looking for a spot close to Hamamatsu Station where you can have fun even on rainy days?

Hamamatsu Science Museum makes both of these possible. The museum is divided into zones of nature, force, sound, light, and space, where you can enjoy learning about science while having a variety of experiences.

Furthermore, in the planetarium, which was renovated in March 2022, you can view approximately 100 million stars. Science shows are also popular.

Have you ever seen a photo of a road guide board that says “3km per month” in the media?

This information board is located in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. It stands on Shizuoka Prefectural Route 360, which runs along the flow of the Tenryu River.

So, what exactly is happening this month? You may also be curious about the origin of place names.

This time, in order to solve these mysteries, we took a short trip to the moon.

Jenne and her friends go out on location early in the morning.

Ayano Jenne looks very sleepy.

Jenne Okubo then offers hot soup.

“This is actually a soft-shelled turtle soup that is very good for the body.Hamamatsu is actually the birthplace of soft-shelled turtles,” says Jenne Okubo.

When you think of Hamamatsu, you probably think of eel, but in fact, soft-shelled turtle is also famous and has a long history.

On this day, I visited the Hattori Nakamura Tortoise Farm in Magori-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, which is a company that has started full-scale farming of soft-shelled turtles.

It is said that eel was also farmed in the past.

Turtle farm’s soft-shelled turtle

Soft-shelled turtle is a high-quality food ingredient that is said to be good for beauty and health as it contains a lot of collagen and amino acids, but it has a long growing period and takes 3 to 4 years to grow before being shipped, making it difficult to maintain a stable supply.

I had the experience of picking up such a soft-shelled turtle.

Have you ever heard of the term “Hamamatsu Power Food”?

“Hamamatsu Power Food” is seasonal ingredients and dishes harvested in the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area.

It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent 17 years in Hamamatsu and later became a ruler of Japan, supported the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu through the region’s rich food, including seafood from Lake Hamana.

The Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area is known for its long sunshine hours and warm climate. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu once loved Tokugawa Ieyasu’s food culture, which was nurtured by its rich marine resources and diverse soil.

Among them, we visited Bonzaru, a restaurant that serves many nutritious dishes such as soft-shelled turtle, blowfish, and eel, and spoke to the owner, Takahiro Hakamada.

Strawberries are a fruit with an adorable appearance, bright color, and sweet taste.

Which do you eat first, the top or the bottom?

Some people place emphasis on ease of eating and eat by holding the stem and starting with the thinner end, but since sugar accumulates in the thinner part at the bottom, strawberries start eating from the top and taste sweet and sour. It seems that many people enjoy the sweetest taste at the end.

Some people say, “Eating from the side will even out the sweetness,” and each person has their own preferences when it comes to how they eat it.

Today, we visited Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumi in Miyakodamachi, Kita Ward, Hamamatsu City, and talked about strawberry picking, which is especially popular among all the fruits.

In ancient China, it is said that ideas and inspiration are born in the “Mikami”.

“Mikami” means “Makami” (when you are in bed), “Mikami” (when you are in the bathroom), and “Mikami” (when you are riding a horse).

There seem to be various theories as to why inspiration occurs on a horse, including “a state of deep concentration amidst fluctuations,” “It’s easy to come up with ideas while moving,” and “the relaxing effect of riding alone on a horse.” But what actually happens?

At the HAS Hamamatsu Horse Riding Club in Mikatahara-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, we spoke to Taiki Yakushi, who is involved with horses on a daily basis, about horseback riding.