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.

What image do you have when you hear the word “boat race”?

After reading this, your image may change!

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.

Why not try out the much-talked-about ”barbecue without bringing your own hands” at ”Hamanako Park Village,” which is surrounded by the nature of Lake Hamana and the Enshu Sea coast?

With a barbecue that comes with a set of ingredients carefully selected by the chef, you can leave the preparation and cleanup to us, allowing you to easily enjoy an authentic barbecue!

Furthermore, Hamanako Park Village has extensive facilities such as a vast campground, dog run, cafe restaurant, and footbath, so there are many ways to enjoy the area.

This time, we will introduce you to the charms of Hamanako Park Village, where you can enjoy the best location and abundant activities. Be sure to check out these outdoor experiences that are perfect for a short weekend adventure.

The hot days continue, and it’s the season when you miss cold things!

This time, we will introduce 4 cool sweets from Kosai City that will blow away the heat!

The “*4-shaku piano” owned by the Hamamatsu City Museum is a small grand piano manufactured in the 1930s. Its small, cute appearance and beautiful tone make it a valuable asset that tells the history of Hamamatsu City’s musical instrument industry.

*”Shaku” is a unit that represents something unique to Japan.

1 shaku is approximately 30cm.

Even after nearly 90 years, this small grand piano has been preserved in its original state, and there are many hidden dramas behind it.

This time, we spoke to Hamamatsu City Museum’s director, Kazuyu Suzuki, and curator, Mitsuru Hashimoto, about the background to the birth of this small grand piano and the history of Hamamatsu’s musical instrument industry that can be seen in it.

It’s the second half of June, and summer is just around the corner☀️

When we think of summer, we think of blue skies, strong sunlight, and adventures at the sea or in the mountains. There are also other food pleasures that can only be enjoyed in summer, such as seasonal vegetables and fruits, somen noodles, and shaved ice!

However, when it comes to summer traditions, it is definitely festivals.

During festivals, the town is usually a familiar sight, but during festivals, there are many stalls and stalls lined up, making the town lively.

So, this time we will introduce three festivals that herald the arrival of summer in Arai-cho, Kosai City!

*One (01.Sumiyossama) has ended, so we will introduce the details and history of the festival the other day.

Kosai City, where I live, has one of the longest hours of sunshine in the country☀️

In addition to the long sunshine hours, crops grow vigorously, and many flowers bloom around Lake Hamana.

In addition, the mild climate makes it suitable for growing mandarin oranges, and the cultivation of mandarin oranges, a specialty product, is popular in the mountains.

And while these natural things become sources for certain living things, they also turn into rare foods.

That rare food is honey.

It seems that the amount of honey that one bee can collect in its lifetime is less than one teaspoon. When you hear that, honey seems like a rare food!

So this time, I heard that there are people who are keeping bees in Kosai City, and I actually got to experience collecting honey, so I would like to introduce you to the process.

The coolness of spring is gradually turning into the heat of summer. As the seasons change, the number of people visiting Arai Benten Sea Fishing Park, located in Arai-cho, Kosai City, is increasing day by day.

What will these people do?

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Yes, that’s fishing.

As the name “Arai Benten Sea Fishing Park” suggests, this place is known as a sacred place for fishing.

Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce fishing information about “Arai Benten Sea Fishing Park” and Lake Hamana, which are known as fishing meccas.

In April, the Kosai Mountain Range is full of fresh greenery and the trees are starting to change color.

This time, I would like to introduce the Kosai Mountain Range, which is popular with a wide range of climbers from beginners to advanced climbers!

The weather has become warm and spring-like.

Golden week is coming soon! !

As Golden Week approaches, my heart gets excited◎

So this time, we would like to introduce a special feature on cafes in Kosai City that you should visit during Golden Week!

*What is Golden Week?

It is a long holiday in Japan that occurs in early May when several national holidays overlap.