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!
Experience Japan’s Nature and Culture on a 3-Day Autumn Journey to Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture
From JR Hamamatsu Station to Local Attractions – How to Access the Bus Terminal & Coin Lockers
Ishimatsu Gyoza – The Original Hamamatsu Gyoza Since 1953
2025: 9 Recommended Autumn Foliage Spots Near Hamamatsu: Best Viewing Times and Crowd Information
Atago Feels – Stay at a Renovated School
Nagisaen Campground – Enjoy camping and an anime pilgrimage
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
Check this page for climate and natural disaster information on Hamamatsu. Be sure to read it before your trip to ensure a safe journey.