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.

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.

Have you ever heard of Hamamatsu Public Relations Center Air Park, which is nicknamed “Air Park” and is crowded with visitors from all over the country?

Admission is free, and the facility is filled with a variety of content, including watching powerful videos in the all-sky theater and experiencing flight in a fighter jet simulator!

This time, we will take a closer look at the charm of the air park, which can be enjoyed not only on sunny days, but also on rainy days and days with strong winds in Enshu!

Blueberries are in season in early summer from June to August.

Did you know that you can also go blueberry picking in Hamamatsu?

This time, I went to Sato Fam “Aoitori” located in Miyakodamachi, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, which is also featured in the Yaramaika Tourism.

A plan that includes a 30-minute blueberry picking experience and original gelato containing whole blueberries.

Not only can you eat the blueberries you picked on the spot, but you can also take home a pack of them.

Now, let’s go pick blueberries, which are in season now!

Do you know “Totomi Happiness and Inome Pilgrimage Amulet”?

This is an initiative to complete an “Inome Pilgrimage Amulet” by visiting four shrines located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture (Totomi region) and combining four small “Inome wooden tag amulets” given at each shrine. .

This name comes from the fact that the shape of the wooden tag imitates Inome Inome.

This time, I would like to introduce “Totomi Happiness Inome Pilgrimage Amulet”.

Instruments that appear in various stories such as manga, novels, and dramas.

The Hamamatsu City Musical Instrument Museum is Japan’s first public musical instrument museum, where you can see and hear musical instruments from all over the world up close.

There is also an experience room where you can actually play musical instruments, which is popular for both adults and children.

In this article, we will introduce the charm of Hamamatsu City Musical Instruments Museum with many photos.

I would like to take a break from my busy daily life and spend some relaxing time by the quiet lakeside.

For such people, we recommend “hamanako camp field Asoviva”, a stylish campsite that was created on the shores of Lake Hamana.

This time, we actually visited “hamanako camp field Asoviva” and asked about its charm and ways to enjoy it!

The most representative fruit that signals the arrival of spring is strawberries, which turn bright red.

In particular, “strawberry picking” where you can stuff your mouth with freshly picked strawberries is a recommended activity in spring.

In fact, Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the leading strawberry producing areas in Japan. So this time, we visited Kashima Harvest, a recommended strawberry picking spot in Hamamatsu, for an interview.

＼ Said to be the best money luck spot in Hamamatsu City ／

[Syosan Horinji Temple]

After receiving a prayer and buying a lottery ticket by ringing the gold medallion, big winners have appeared one after another, and now major lottery stores are frequented by people and business is going smoothly.

Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City. Akiba Sohongu Akiba Shrine (hereinafter referred to as Akiba Shrine), which is enshrined on the summit of Mt. Akiba at an altitude of 866 meters and enshrines the god of fire protection, is the main shrine of Akiba Shrines that are enshrined all over the country.

Purifying the fire, the Tengu plate-throwing, the giant flint “Kamieiwa” and the Goshuin seal, the golden “Torii of Happiness” and the main shrine… and the Shinto gate that will be revived in May 2023!

This time, we will introduce you to the charm of Akiba Shrine Kamisha with more pictures than usual.