About 30 minutes by car west from Hamamatsu Station.

Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa is located in an excellent location close to Lake Hamana’s tourist attractions, such as Lake Hamana Garden Park and Takiya Fishing, where you can experience traditional fishing methods.

This hotel was rebranded and reopened in April 2024 as Grand Mercure, a premium brand developed by Accor, a hospitality group based in Paris, France.

The hotel’s concept is “Proudly Local – Pride in the local area,” and the interior is decorated with paintings featuring Kanzanji Onsen, a symbol of Lake Hamana, giving it a luxurious atmosphere.

Popular points include the magnificent view of Lake Hamana that spreads out before you, the buffet that uses local ingredients from Lake Hamana, and the much-talked-about all-inclusive resort.

This time recommendation is the Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa, surrounded by the lush nature of Lake Hamana.

The Hamamatsu Volunteer Tourism Guide Association is a group of Hamamatsu guides who come together to promote the tourism industry, including Hamamatsu’s history, culture, and industry.

As of the end of February 2025, the group has 130 members, making it the largest volunteer guide group in the prefecture.

They are active at Hamamatsu Castle, Hamamatsu Station, Saigagake Museum, and Hamamatsu Festival Hall.

Each member guides visitors with a spirit of hospitality, not only from outside the prefecture, but also to people from Hamamatsu city and surrounding cities and towns, with the hope that they will “rediscover Hamamatsu’s wonderful history and culture.”

In 2020, the association’s activities were recognized and it was awarded the “Fujinokuni-Shizuoka Tourism Award Encouragement Award” by Shizuoka Prefecture.

Cherry blossoms start blooming simultaneously with the arrival of spring. Usually, cherry blossoms bloom in late March at cherry blossom viewing spots near Hamamatsu.

As of March 25, 2025, blooming has been confirmed at various locations.

The best time to see them is scheduled for early April, and last year in 2024, they were in full bloom in various locations around April 5-7.

This article introduces the highlights of cherry blossom viewing spots in the suburbs of Hamamatsu, as well as information on events.

Strawberry picking is one of the most popular leisure activities in spring!

Image: Kashima Harvest

This article introduces recommended “strawberry picking spots” in Hamamatsu. Detailed explanations of fees, access, and reservation methods for each facility are also provided!

In addition, we also introduce sightseeing spots in Hamamatsu that you can enjoy together with strawberry picking, so please be sure to look at this page until the end.

If you come to Japan, there are many beautiful landscapes that you should definitely see.

Here we will introduce 5 amazing views from the Chubu region.

We will introduce six famous flower viewing spots in the Central Japan.

You can enjoy a variety of flowers depending on the season.

If you’re interested, please come and visit.

*Please check the flowering status at each spot.

Japan has many festivals and traditional events that have been handed down since ancient times.

This time, we will introduce four festivals and traditional events in the Chubu region.

If you’re interested, why not come to Japan during the festival?

*Please check the official website for the dates of the festival.

There are many popular spots to view autumn leaves in Japan.

This time, we will introduce five spots in the Chubu region to see autumn leaves.

If you like it, please come and visit.

*Please check the individual autumn foliage conditions at each spot.

Cherry blossoms herald the arrival of spring.

This time, we will introduce four cherry blossom spots in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Check the peak blooming period and be sure to go out and enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Just a short journey from Tokyo lies Hamamatsu, one of Shizuoka Prefecture’s largest cities, offering an impressive array of culinary delights and tourist attractions. Join us as we explore this 3-day, 2-night adventure that unveils Hamamatsu’s rich traditions and unique charm while experiencing the beauty of fall in Japan.

Beautiful fireworks displays that light up the summer night sky are a summer tradition in Japan.

Many fireworks festivals are scheduled to be held in and around Hamamatsu City this year as well. In this article, we will introduce detailed information on the fireworks festivals that will be held in Hamamatsu City and its surrounding areas in 2024.

Please use this as a reference for your summer outings as we introduce the event dates and times, locations, and access methods.

Muskmelon is juicy and has a rich aroma.

Did you know that Shizuoka Prefecture is actually famous for producing cantaloupe?

introduce Kashima Harvest, a tourist farm where you can pick melons in Kurematsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

When you go melon picking at Kashima Harvest, you can take home the melon you harvested.

In addition, there is a tasting experience where you can enjoy chilled melons that are perfect for eating on the spot during the hot summer!

Let me introduce you in detail.