These two fascinating days will allow not only children but adults alike to return to their childhood. The experiences that can only be had in Hamamatsu, such as interacting with magnificent nature, exquisite gourmet food made with local ingredients, musical instruments, automobiles, and cutting-edge science, are sure to deepen the bonds between family members.

The Tenryu Hamanako Railway is a local train that runs from Kakegawa Station in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture to Shinjohara Station in Kosai City.

This railway, which runs along the northern shore of Lake Hamana, is loved by locals as a leisurely train that allows you to enjoy the scenery.

36 buildings and facilities along the line are registered as national tangible cultural properties, and there are many other attractive spots nearby.

We will introduce a model itinerary for enjoying the Tenryu Hamanako Railway using a one-day pass.

There is Meat Restaurant Tonkii, where you can enjoy meat dishes such as pork cutlets, and Farmhouse Restaurant, where you can enjoy a buffet style meal mainly featuring local agricultural products.

These two restaurants, located in Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, are run by Sanwa Livestock Ltd., a pig farming company.

Sanwa Livestock has been in the pig farming business for 56 years, and instead of using any additives such as preservatives, antibacterial agents, or colorings that are commonly used in pig feed, they feed their pigs with safe and reliable grains that they have mixed themselves.

This month’s recommendation is Sanwa Livestock Co., Ltd.

Mokuya Foods Co., Ltd. has been loved by locals for so long that when people think of udon, soba, and yakisoba noodles, they think of “Mokuya.”

It opened in 1946 (Showa 21) and this year marks its 78th anniversary.

In 2004, the company opened a directly managed store, “Mendokoro Mokuya,” across from the head office factory.

The udon served at our directly managed stores is made differently from the udon you can buy at supermarkets, and is made using the same recipe as when we first opened our store.

Because customers can enjoy the original flavor of the historic “Mokuya Udon” at a price that can only be found at a directly managed store, the store is crowded with so many fans that there are long lines every day.

Mokuya Foods’ strengths extend beyond udon noodles.

Fresh pasta accounts for 80% of their production and is sold at major pasta stores as well as at Kaldi Coffee Farm, where it is highly acclaimed for being “chewy and delicious.”

This month’s recommendation is Mokuya Foods Co., Ltd.

Lake Hamana is one of Japan’s leading eel producing areas.

Thanks to this rich natural environment and the outstanding skills of our artisans, a new eel brand called “Deshiko” was born in 2024.

This time, we will introduce in detail the background and appeal of the creation of “Deshiko”, which is characterized by its thick and soft texture, as well as how you can try “Deshiko” as soon as possible!

“Shaved Ice Koshien 2024”, where all the shaved ice that can be said to be a summer tradition, is being held at Hamakita Sweets Community nicoe in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture!

This event, which brings together a variety of shaved ice made from delicious ingredients from all over the country, is in its 7th year, and is a big summer event that shaved ice fans can’t miss.

For a Japan itinerary crammed with interactive gourmet experiences, we recommend visiting Hamamatsu. Known as Japan’s “hidden culinary paradise,” Hamamatsu is just a 90-minute bullet train ride from Osaka, and boasts a wealth of local dishes like gyoza dumplings and unagi eel, along with exquisite tea. Join us on a 3-day trip to Hamamatsu’s most unique restaurants and food experiences, and find out why it’s becoming Japan’s next hotspot for culinary tourism!

Hamamatsu is easily accessible from Tokyo and Nagoya by shinkansen. The city is full of wonderful places to visit – from the splendid Hamamatsu Flower Park to the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments. Learn how to enjoy your time in Hamamatsu and savor specialties like eel and gyoza!

A delectable array of foods are found in Hamamatsu, including Hamamatsu gyoza and unagi. In this article, we delve into the famous specialty foods of Hamamatsu.