Hamamatsu is famous for its production of motorcycles and musical instruments, as well as its delicious eels. But that's not all! Learn more about seasonal events, popular locations, and hidden gems! We'll introduce the best of Hamamatsu.
Popular Fisherman Experience — Catch, Eat, and Fully Enjoy!
*This article was published on June 17, 2019.
I am reposting it so you can get an idea of what the experience was like.
Please see the website below for details as the contents may have changed.
Grand Opening of “What Will You Do, Ieyasu? Hamamatsu Taiga Drama Museum” with Hamamatsu Castle as a Backdrop! Highlights Inside the Museum
★These facilities are already closed
“What to do with Ieyasu Hamamatsu Taiga Drama Museum” will have its grand opening on March 18, 2023!
On display inside the museum are costumes and tools that appeared in the drama. You can also enjoy the sets used in the shooting and original footage.
The sales floor of the “Shusse Town Ieyasu SHOP” in “Hamamatsu Shusse Park” where the Taiga Drama Museum is located has also been renovated!(These facilities are already closed)
Step into the Life of Nara-Period Nobles! Experience Elegant Culture at the Hamakita Manyo Festival
Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne makes a special appearance at the Hamakita Manyo Festival, which is held every fall at Manyo Manyou no Mori Park in Hamakita Ward! The three Jenne, who appeared in aristocratic costumes from the Nara period, captivated the audience.
This time, we will show you how they transform into elegant forms, as well as how they take on the challenge of reciting the main theme of the Hamakita Manyo Festival, “Kyokusui Banquet Utage (En),” and Manyo songs.
Saya Jenne and Anna Jenne head to the venue. Look forward to the other one.
Hamana Lake Flower Festa 2023 Opens! Enjoy a Blooming Relay Around Lake Hamana
With the arrival of warm spring, the Lake Hamana Flower Festival begins! The 2023 event will be held from March 21st to June 11th. The two main venues are Hamamatsu Flower Park and Hamanako Garden Park.
During the Flower Festival, visitors will be welcomed by the seasonal flowers and beautiful gardens that decorate the area around Lake Hamana, Fukuroi City, Morimachi, and Kakegawa City. You can also have fun collecting flower stamps at 25 points of interest.
A Local Favorite! Maisaka Fishing Port Enbai Morning Market — Packed with Delicious Seafood!
*This article was published on May 14, 2019.
We are reposting it so you can know what kind of event it is.
Please see the flyer below for a summary of the 2023 event.
Go from Shinshirohara to Tenryu-Futamata! Relax and Explore with the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad Free Pass!
Tenryu Hamanako Railway is a third sector railway that connects Kakegawa Station to Shinjohara Station in Kosai City via Hamamatsu City.
There are a total of 39 stations. Enjoy the scenery from the train windows along the line and see the station building, which is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Stores attached to station buildings are also popular.
This time, I would like to tell you about the train journey I enjoyed using a free ticket from Shinjohara Station in Kosai City to Tenryu Futamata Station.
“What Will You Do, Ieyasu? Hamamatsu Taiga Drama Museum” Pre-Opens East of Hamamatsu Castle! Highlights and Souvenirs Inside
★The museum is already closed.
Have you seen the 2023 taiga drama “What to do with Ieyasu” (NHK)?
Hamamatsu City, where the main character, Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, lived for 17 years, will pre-open the “What to do with Ieyasu Hamamatsu Taiga Drama Museum” on January 22nd. During the pre-opening period, you can enjoy exhibits of costumes used in past taiga dramas and videos.
Hamamatsu Shusse Park, where the Taiga Drama Museum is located, also exhibits the stone walls of Hamamatsu Castle (actual) and the remains of Ninomaru Palace!
Seeking Castle Stamps: Explore the Tumultuous Castles of Tenryu — Design and Where to Buy
Do you know the castle stamp Gojoin, which is popular among people who like castles?
This is like a certificate that you can purchase as a commemoration of your visit to the castle. They are sold at 11 castles in Hamamatsu City, including Hamamatsu Castle.
In Tenryu Ward, where many mountain castles have been built, castle seals from castles representing each area are on sale. In addition to interesting designs and sales locations, we will also introduce facilities where you can take a break before or after climbing Takane Castle in the Misakubo area.
Walk the Ieyasu Heritage Sites Around Hamamatsu Castle — Ieyasu’s Promenade (Castle & Town Routes) Part 1
Hamamatsu is the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the main character of the 2023 historical drama “What to Do with Ieyasu” (NHK), spent 17 years of his youth. Therefore, the area around Hamamatsu Castle is dotted with places related to Lord Ieyasu.
The “Ieyasu Promenade” is a place where you can walk and visit places related to this. There are two walking routes: the “Battle Route” and the “Castle Inner/Castle Route.”
This time, we will take you around half of the “Castle Inner/Castle Route”, which is the east side of Hamamatsu Castle. Let’s set out with the leaflet in hand!
Visit Shrines Connected to Lord Ieyasu Around Hamamatsu Castle — Ieyasu’s Promenade (Castle & Town Routes) Part 2
Tokugawa Ieyasu, one of the Three Great Heroes, spent 17 of his 75 years in the prime of his youth in Hamamatsu. As a result, there are still places around Hamamatsu Castle that are connected to Lord Ieyasu.
The “Castle Inner/Castle Route” of “Ieyasu’s Promenade” is a route that connects 12 of them so that you can visit them with a single stroke. This time we will be showing you the south side of this route from Hamamatsu Castle. Don’t forget to take the leaflet before leaving!
From JR Hamamatsu Station to Local Attractions — How to Find the Bus Terminal and Use Coin Lockers
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.
Directly Connected to JR Hamamatsu Station! Shop for Local Souvenirs at Ekimae West
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.