Travel / Tourism Spots in Hamamatsu / Lake Hamana Area

  • Gansuiji Temple
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    3.5
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Hamana-ku Negata 2238
    This temple is located in Negata, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, and opened in 725 by bodhisattva Gyoki. The primary object of worship is a hidden Bhaisajyaguru said to be constructed by Gyoki. The guardian-of-childbirth object of worship comes from the Tenryu River Ryujin Legend which emerged at the time of Sakanoue Tamuramaro's eastern expedition, and is now designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

    山里のお寺としては大きい方の部類に入るかと。平日の無料駐車場は余裕たっぷり。駐車場横にトイレがあるのも安心。大きな案内板も2カ所にあって分かりやすい。寺の前の渓流が神域と俗界を分けているのかなと小さな橋を渡る時に思いました。本堂の造りはとても立派です。参拝とご朱印をいただいてから、うなぎのおいしい店をおたずねしたら、いくつか名を挙げられましたが、何回か出た名前の店に行くことに決定。遠慮がちに、はみ...

  • Hamamatsu City Synthesis and Industry Exhibition Pavilion
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    3.0
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Higashi-ku Ryutsumotomachi 20-2
    This exhibition venue is located in Ryutsu Moto-machi, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. It is comprised of the main building, which features a nearly 2,000 square-meter exhibit hall, as well as the north building, which features event halls and multiple conference rooms. The venue is used for a wide variety of events, including automotive and home renovation exhibitions, antique shows, and more.

    総合産業展示館ですが東名高速浜松インターチェンジを出てすぐの所にあります。(浜松市東区役所の隣) こちらは、各種イベント会場として利用されています。 私の訪れた時も車の販売イベントをやっていて露店も出てたくさんの人で賑やかでした。駐車場もありますから安心です。

  • Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Center
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Tenryu-ku Futamatachoufutamata 1112
    This resource center is located in Futamata, Futamata Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. It exhibits materials connected with Soichiro Honda-a local who was known for founding Honda Motor Company. In the renovated Old Futamata Town Hall-which has been designated a National Tangible Cultural Property-there are displays of early Honda cubs, and there is also a workshop space and a reading space.
  • act tower
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Itayamachi 111-2
    This multi-use establishment is in Itayamachi, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. From floor 45 and up as well as floor 2 and below you'll find restaurants, beauty salons, prep schools, and an NHK culture center. Floors 28 to 44 are occupied by the Okura Act Hotel Hamamatsu. From the viewing area on the 45th floor (fee required) you can look over the scenery of the city below.
  • Hamamatsu Festival Pavilion
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Nakatajimachou 1313
    This resource materials center is located in Enshunada Coastal Park of Nakatajima-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. On display are materials related to Hamamatsu Matsuri, held every year from May 3rd to 5th with events like the kite-flying battle and festival floats (gotenyatai) parade, and with nearly one million participants. You can experience the history and tradition of the 440-year old Hamamatsu Matsuri through the display of materials, like the taiko drums for Hamamatsu Shusse Daiko or the large kites or the festival floats (gotenyatai).

    中田島砂丘に行ったので帰りに立ち寄ってみました。館内は一部改装中で見れませんでしたが、結構楽しんできました。この時期間ので来館者も少ないのでスタッフの方がとても親切でした。帰りに友人たちとのイベントに提供する小物を買って帰りました。k浜松まつりのビデオは子供のころに参加したまつりがつい昨日のように蘇ってきました。凧での展示場も見てきましたが、子供のころよりも小さな凧でしたが懐かしく見学して帰りまし...

  • Daifukuji Temple
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    3.5
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Hamana-ku Mikkabicho Fukunaga 220-3
    An ancient temple in the Shingon Sect of Buddhism located at the foot of Lake Oku-Hamana. The temple was initially opened as the Bankyo-ji Temple in 875 during the early Heian Period by celebrated monk Kyotai. In 1207 the temple was moved to its current location and the name was changed to Daifuku-ji Temple. The Daifuku-ji Natto fermented soybeans made at the temple are a specialty of Mikkabi Town and have a long history, having been presented to both the Ashikaga and Tokugawa Shoguns. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu highly looked forward to the arrival of the natto, made using secret techniques known only to members of temple, and he christened it Hamana Natto which was shortened to the modern name of Hama-Natto.

    「大福寺」をご存じですか?天浜線で巡る旅、最寄駅の三ケ日から距離があるので徒歩ではキツイ!真言宗の寺院で立派な仁王門、左右には金剛力士像が鎮座していますが、こちらは鎌倉時代のものだそうです。広大な境内には見どころになっている回転式の庭園があって、四季折々の景観が楽しめます。

  • Hiramatsu Kanko Agurisu Hamanako
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Hiramatsuchou 2014-1
    Visitors at this venerable tourist farm in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture can enjoy eating all the ripened strawberries (including Beni-Hoppe and Akihime) they want for 30minutes. The farm also features a farmer's market, Fureai Ichiba, which offers seasonal fruit and vegetables and other items. The farm, which is visited by many tourists, is open from December to around May.
  • Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Maisakachoubentenjima 5005-3
    Come to this experience center in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture where you can learn about the creatures and environment of Lake Hamanako in the Aqua Zone, the Hans-On Zone, and the Learning Zone. There's an observation deck on the third floor from which you can look over Lake Hamanako. This is a popular location for families and tourists.
  • Saigagake
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Shikatanicho 25-10
    This cliff valley is located around one kilometer north of Hamamatsu Castle. Open to the public, the 116-meter-long, 30-meter-wide, 13-meter-deep valley and the surrounding area are known as the Mikatagahara Ancient Battlefield, which records state is the site where Tokugawa Ieyasu, who experienced a crushing defeat at the hands of Takeda Shingen in 1572 in the Battle of Mikatagahara, executed a night raid on Takeda's forces in retaliation. According to legend, Ieyasu devised a plan to drive away Takeda's army one way or another, hanging a white cloth from the cliff; confused and in disarray due to Ieyasu's night attack, the Takeda army mistakenly saw the cloth as a bridge and both men and horses tumbled into the valley when they tried to cross it.

    犀が崖資料館横に古戦場後の石碑があります。 その歴史については、資料館を見学すると良くわかります。入場は、無料です。 そして犀が崖古戦場の谷を一望できる見晴台がからは、谷の深さが実感できます。

  • Yamazumi Shrine
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Misakubocho Yamazumi 230
    Records state this ancient Shinto shrine was founded in 709. Standing on 1,007-meter-high Yamazumi Pass, the shrine grounds are thickly covered by huge Japanese cedar trees over 1,300 years old. Records state the shrine was established to house the ritually divided and transferred spirit of a god enshrined in Oyamazumi Shrine in Iyo Province (now Ehime Prefecture); the grounds are a natural paradise and in summer visitors can hear the song of Oriental dollarbirds. Records also state that the mighty Tokugawa Ieyasu stopped here to pray for continued luck in war prior to the Battle of Mikatagahara in 1572. Later, Ieyasu was highly reverent of the shrine and viewed it as the shrine protecting Hamamatsu Castle from the unlucky direction of the northeast, and today many visitors still come here to pray for the dispelling of bad luck, household peace and prosperity, and thriving business.

    周りをユックリと探索して歩いてみると 歴史を感じられ なかなかアジのある場所だと思う。観光化されていないので派手さはない。狐ではなく、犬のいわれ、石等。柱、廊下等 老化の為修理中で残念。 かなり山の中で 道路はあるが、クネクネ狭く見通しの悪い場所も多く 反対からの車が来ませんように!と祈りながら たどり着いたため 思わず真っ先に 交通安全のお守りを...

  • Takane Castle Ruins
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Tenryu-ku Misakubochouokuryouke
    These ruins are located in Mizukubo-cho Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. They were built in 1414, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties Period, by local feudal lord the Okuyama clan for the purpose of protecting Emperor Go-Daigo's grandson Prince Yukiyoshi. During the Sengoku Period, it was probably renovated as a base for an invasion of Totomi by the Takeda army from Kai. Currently, the kuruwa (flat ground in the castle divided by the earthwork/moat/stone wall), yagura (turrets), main building, and castle gates are being reconstructed based on excavation research findings.
  • Hamamatsu Literary Museum
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    3.5
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Hayaumacho 2-1 CREATE SD Hamamatsu 45F
    This literature museum is located directly east of Enshubyoin Station. Occupying floors four and five of Create Hamamatsu, a creative space in Hamamatsu City which hosts a variety of exhibitions, the museum collects and preserves items and materials from literary artists connected to Hamamatsu City and the Enshu region. In order to make it easy for anyone and everyone to learn more about literature, the museum holds courses on a broad array of literary fields, including haiku, literary history, and language. The museum also holds special exhibitions in a variety of genres with the aim of enhancing local culture and passing on the achievements of literary artists produced by the area.

    浜松駅から徒歩10分。駅前通り(広小路通り)沿いに建つ浜松市文化コミュニティセンター(クリエート浜松)の5階にある文芸資料館。入館無料。訪館した時は「三島由紀夫没後50年 浜松の小説家渥美饒児のコレクション展」が開かれており、渥美饒児が蒐集した三島由紀夫に関する資料が展示されていた。

  • Arai Sekisho Museum
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kosaishi Araichouarai 1227-5
    Arai Post Station Museum is just an eight-minute walk from Araimachi Station, or a 30-minute drive from the Hamamatsu-Nishi or Mikkabi Interchanges. This post station was built in 1600 under orders from Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1600, and it is currently a National Special Historical Site. For about 100 years, it was directly controlled by the Edo Shogunate to prevent people from transporting guns and to prevent the wives of feudal lords from leaving Edo. The current building is a reconstruction of the original, which was destroyed in 1971. Visitors who want a tour led by an official guide should make reservations at least ten days ahead of time.
  • Futamata Castle Ruins
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Tenryu-ku Futamatachoufutamata
    These ruins are located in Futamata, Futamata Town, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. It is known for being the setting for the Battle of Futamata Castle between the Takeda army and the Tokugawa army. The year of its construction is not clearly known, but it is thought to have been built after the Battle of Okehazama in 1560. Excavation efforts have led to the discovery of the foundation stone of the tower and other features.
  • Tenryu Futamata Sta.
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Futamatacho Akura 114-2
  • Hamamatsu City Museum
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Shijimizuka 4-22-1
    This museum is situated inside the Shijimizuka Park in Shijimizuka, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. This museum adjoins the Jomon era shell mound, the Shijimizuka Ruins, which is a National Historic Site. The permanent exhibit, introducing the history of Hamamatsu City from the Jomon era through the middle ages, Edo period, and to today, is supplemented by interchanging various collections of artifacts. Visitors can view various earthenware from the Toriimatsu ruins in the city, coins from Edo period, and artifacts relating to Tokugawa Ieyasu when he dwelt in the Hamamatsu Castle.

    蜆塚公園の中にあり、駐車場は無料で2か所使えます。入場料は300円で1階が展示場ですが、展示物も見どころいっぱいです。ナウマンゾウの骨格模型や近くの蜆塚遺跡から発掘された貝層が目を引きました。ちょうど夏休み期間中なので子供たちがとても多かったです。博物館の横の散策路から蜆塚遺跡にも歩いて行けます。公園の森にはリスモ見られました。

  • Takisawa Observatory
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Hamana-ku Takizawa-machi 1-24
    This observatory in Hamamatsu City Shizuoka Prefecture sits 350 meters above sea level. It offers seasonal views of Hamamatsu City and Lake Hamana. It is also popular for its nighttime views of Hamamatsu. The observatory is equipped with a parking lot, making it a popular rest stop for drivers and motorcycle tourists.

    昼間より夜景の方がきれいです。 ここからの眺めは浜名湖から御前崎の方迄みれます。 一応展望の案内看板が付いております。

  • Super Rindou Tenryusen
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Tenryu-ku Shinonome
    "This 53-kilometer-long forest road weaves its way along the ridges of the Southern Japan Alps. Highlights dotting the road include Misakubo Dam, Yamazumi Shrine, Tenryu no Mori forest, and the Tengu Plaza. The 1,000-meter-high road cuts through vast forest road and is renowned for the ""cloud top"" driving one can enjoy along its length. After enjoying a scenic drive on the road, many visitors stop by Akiha Shrine and take a relaxing bath at the Yasuragi no Yu bathhouse. Note that the road is closed for the winter, generally from late December to the end of March."
  • Nagaraen
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    Shizuoka Hamamatsu-shi Chuo-ku Kurematsucho 3298
    This strawberry picking farm is located just off of the Kanzanji Smart Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. The farm grows its strawberries utilizing cement retaining walls and the slope of the mountain on which it is located. The farm primarily grows Akihime strawberries, a variety created in Shizuoka whose berries are tender and not very tart. Customers rave that even those who don't like sour flavors can enjoy the farm's delicious, sweet strawberries. In most years, harvest season is from January through early April. The jams by hand on the farm also make delightful souvenirs and gifts.

    長良園ですが、根本山のふもとにあります。 山の斜面を利用した日当たりのいい立地です。 春には、いちご狩り、秋には、ミカン狩りを楽しむ事が出来ます。 今年の春は、コロナ自粛ムードでいちご狩りは、早期に終わってしまったようで閑散としていました。残念!

  • Row of Pine Trees in Kyutokaido
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    Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Maisakachoumaisaka
    This row of pine trees is located along the old Tokaido road in Maisaka, Maisaka-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. Pine trees were first planted along the road here in 1604 by the Tokugawa shogunate. At one point there more than 1,400 pine trees were planted here. Currently, there are more than 300 planted pine trees over a span of about 700 meters of the old road. Visitors are sure to recognize the vestiges of the ancient Tokaido road.

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With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.

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