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.

Grand Mercure offers "#HanareTabi"

In April 2024, all 22 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels across the country will be rebranded and reopened.

“Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa” is one of them.

We propose travel that allows you to experience the spectacular scenery, traditions, and culture unique to each region of Japan.

They view urban areas and tourist centers across Japan as our “main house,” and the lesser known, beautiful areas just a step away as our “detached houses.” We provide services that allow you to experience the charms of each region, such as breathtaking views rich in nature, traditions and culture rooted in the region, and interactions with the local people.

Located in the natural surroundings of Lake Hamana, “Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa” has been rebranded and reopened as a hotel that takes advantage of the blessings of Lake Hamana and welcomes guests with a superb location and delicious local ingredients.

An event to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening is planned for April 2025. For details, please see the official website of “Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa”.

No additional charge! The all-inclusive charm

Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa offers an all-inclusive.

The accommodation fee includes dinner, breakfast, drinks and snacks in the lounge, hot springs, activities, and more, so you can relax without worrying about additional fees.

Another great feature is that you can use the lounge and hot springs at the same time as check-in from 3 p.m., allowing you to use your time productively.

In the lounge on the first floor, you can enjoy soft drinks such as coffee and tea, as well as about four types of alcoholic beverages, including beer and sparkling wine.

From 9 p.m. in the lounge, the alcohol lineup changes completely from that which was served during the day, and whiskey, brandy, shochu, and other drinks are available, perfect for those who want to savor a little more of the relaxing time on their trip before going to bed.

The all-inclusive system, which allows you to enjoy as much as you like of whatever you like to your heart’s content, makes your trip even more enriching.

We asked the hotel staff about their recommended photogenic spots.

We recommend taking in the magnificent view of Lake Hamana from the top floor (13th floor).

The lake stretching into the distance and the clear sky are beautiful, allowing you to lose track of time and spend a relaxing time.

We also recommend enjoying the scenery at different times of the day.

During the day, you can enjoy the refreshing blue of the lake and sky, and in the evenings you can enjoy the impressive view of the lake bathed in red by the setting sun. Starting in April, it will open as the “Executive Lake View Lounge.”

The buffet-style meals are popular for their menu that makes use of local ingredients.

☆Dinner buffet☆

A dinner buffet where you can enjoy a wide variety of modern dishes that make use of ingredients and food culture unique to Lake Hamana.

The menu also includes local foods such as Hamamatsu gyoza and eel rice, so experiencing the local food culture is also part of the fun of traveling.

It is popular for its relaxing dining experience while taking in the magnificent view of Lake Hamana.

Desserts, which vary depending on the season, are also popular!

☆Breakfast buffet☆

The breakfast buffet offers such a wide selection that you’ll have a hard time deciding what to eat in the morning, including local dishes and pancakes that you can customize with your own toppings.

You can also enjoy local dishes such as Maisa

ka whitebait and Fujinomiya yakisoba. In addition to non-alcoholic drinks, sparkling wine is also available, making for a special start to your holiday.

Yuto Onsen, a private hot spring

The water quality of Yuto Onsen, a private hot spring that springs from about 500 meters underground, is a sodium-calcium-chloride spring.

It is generally believed to have a warming and relaxing effect on the body.

In addition to the open-air bath, the open-air area also has a reclining bath and a tub bath, so you can enjoy the hot springs to your liking.

The men’s bath is equipped with a dry sauna, and the women’s bath is equipped with a mist sauna.

After bathing, relax in the hot spring lounge. The large mural with a sunset motif is impressive.

The hot spring lounge offers local tea and vinegar drinks, so you can relax without worrying about time.

Room Introduction

☆Executive Twin

The “Executive Twin” features eye-catching bright blue art against white wallpaper.

The art inspired by Hamamatsu’s traditional industry, “Hamamatsu Chuzome” and “Lake Hamana,” creates a relaxing space.

Depending on the direction the room faces, you can see Lake Hamana or the Enshu Nada Sea, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Hamana.

☆ Classic Junior Suite

Classic Junior Suite on the top floor.

The spacious 72㎡ guest rooms feature a modern atmosphere, a bed and tatami space, and are recommended for special anniversaries or group stays.

☆ Classic Japanese-Western style room

The “Classic Japanese-Western Room” has a tatami space by the window, allowing you to enjoy a Japanese atmosphere. The room also has a Western-style twin bed, making it very popular with families.

Executive Lake View Lounge opens on the top floor on April 1, 2025!

On April 1, 2025, the “Executive Lake View Lounge” will open on the top floor, offering a magnificent view of Lake Hamana.

The Executive Lake View Lounge is a special space available only to those who have booked an Executive Twin or any of the suite rooms.

The lounge is furnished with brown-toned furniture that creates a calming atmosphere, making it the perfect space to relax at the end of the day.

The drinks on offer are varied, including shochu and whiskey from local breweries, green tea drinks that are popular in Shizuoka, a tea-producing region, sparkling wine, red and white wine, and beer. Soft drinks are also available.

You can also enjoy local flavors such as the local specialty “Unagi Bone” and “Bari Katsuo-kun,” bonito flakes chips made with bonito from Yaizu.

A message to our readers from Hotel General Manager Mr. Lee Bruce

Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa offers not only a peaceful getaway but also an experience of local culture, customs and cuisine that stimulates the senses.

We look forward to welcoming you and experiencing Grand Mercure’s hospitality that will inspire your sense of adventure.

We introduced “Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa.”

The entrance has a calming atmosphere with the image colors of gold and dark blue and a gentle fragrance.

Enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Hamana and delicious cuisine made with local ingredients.

Why not try enjoying a trip that’s a cut above the rest?

[Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa]

Address: 4396 Yamazaki, Yuto-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

TEL 053(592)2222

*For reservations, changes, or cancellations, please call the reservation center at 03(6627)4647.

*The origin of ingredients and what is offered may change depending on the season and supply situation.

[Official website] https://grand-mercure-lakehamana-resortandspa.jp/ 

[Photo courtesy of Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa]