Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka is located between Tokyo and Osaka, two major Japanese cities. It can be reached easily by both land and air.
Once you've enjoyed walking about the hustle and bustle of the big city, come and take it easy in Hamamatsu, with its tranquil lakeshore.
Here you can experience the unique history and culture of this country of Japan, as well as experience every day life, all with sights you simply can't find so easily in the city center.
This is a choice list of places to visit in Hamamatsu, from the famous to the lesser known. You will definitely find something you love!
Japan’s Only Air Self-Defense Force Museum: Enjoy Aircraft at Hamamatsu Air Park!
Here are 8 must-visit eel restaurants in Hamamatsu — from long-established favorites to trendy spots, recommended by a local writer!
Sumiyaki Unagi Aoiya – Where the First Owner’s Legacy Lives On Through Authentic Grilled Eel
Mofumofu Happy: A Relaxing ‘Bird Café’ Where You Can Interact with Birds
Kanerin Unagi Restaurant: 73 Years of Devotion to Eel – Savor the Harmony of Our Secret Sauce
Hamamatsu City Akino Fuku Museum of Art – A Storybook-Like Museum in the Forest
6 Easy-to-Enjoy Fishing Spots at Lake Hamana in 2025
Hamamatsu Flower Park – Highlights, Seasonal Events, and Ways to Enjoy Your Visit
Hamamatsu Service Areas & Michi-no-Eki – Local Gourmet, Souvenirs, and Ways to Enjoy
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments: Explore the World’s Instruments at Japan’s Only Public Musical Instrument Museum
Taste Fresh Unagi at Hamanako Unagi Maruhama – Just a Minute from the Station
NEOPASA Hamamatsu – Local Eats, Souvenirs, and Highlights at This Service Area
Check this page for climate and natural disaster information on Hamamatsu. Be sure to read it before your trip to ensure a safe journey.
