The illuminations are beautiful lighting displays that brighten up winter nights and invite visitors into a fantastical world.

Photo courtesy of Hamamatsu Flower Park

This year, a spectacular illumination event is being held in Hamamatsu, impressing viewers.

Here we will introduce a carefully selected list of recommended illumination spots in Hamamatsu City and Kosai City.

“I want to spend special time with someone special”

If you are such a person, we recommend the “Visit to the Spectacular Paragliding Site” experience at Lake Hamana Paragliding School!

Among them, the “Spectacular Sunset Plan”, which is only available in winter, is a romantic activity where you can watch the sun set over Lake Hamana from the top of the mountain.

This time, we actually experienced the “Breathtaking Sunset Plan” together with Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana Tourism Ambassadors Ms. Haruka Isobe and Mr. Akira Natsukawa, so we will report in detail on its charms!

There are many attractive rides around Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana. Local railways, trains and buses. There are also ropeways and sightseeing boats. If you use the Hamamatsu Lake Hamana Marutto Pass you can ride almost anything you want! If you like vehicles, you’ll want to ride them all. While you’re there, why not try riding all the rides you can and spend the whole day riding them all? Perfect for solo travelers, families, day trips, or overnight stays. We will introduce a model itinerary where you can enjoy all the rides.

Located halfway between Tokyo and Osaka, Lake Hamana is a unique place where the cultures and flavors of the East and West collide. Another attractive feature is the convenient access, with the Shinkansen and expressways nearby. Experiencing activities unique to Lake Hamana with close friends is sure to deepen your bonds.

These two fascinating days will allow not only children but adults alike to return to their childhood. The experiences that can only be had in Hamamatsu, such as interacting with magnificent nature, exquisite gourmet food made with local ingredients, musical instruments, automobiles, and cutting-edge science, are sure to deepen the bonds between family members.

The Tenryu Hamanako Railway is a local train that runs from Kakegawa Station in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture to Shinjohara Station in Kosai City.

This railway, which runs along the northern shore of Lake Hamana, is loved by locals as a leisurely train that allows you to enjoy the scenery.

36 buildings and facilities along the line are registered as national tangible cultural properties, and there are many other attractive spots nearby.

We will introduce a model itinerary for enjoying the Tenryu Hamanako Railway using a one-day pass.

Surrounded by rich nature, you can enjoy Nordic walking in Kunma, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Image source: Healthy Longevity Village “Kunma” Official Website

This time, I actually experienced “Nordic Walking in Kunma”, so I will report in detail on its charms and how to enjoy it!

Shizuoka is famous for green tea production, and in Hamamatsu, you can take part in a traditional game of guessing tea called Chakabuki. In this article, we explain how Chakabuki is played and where to enjoy it.

Hamamatsu is easily accessible from Tokyo and Nagoya by shinkansen. The city is full of wonderful places to visit – from the splendid Hamamatsu Flower Park to the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments. Learn how to enjoy your time in Hamamatsu and savor specialties like eel and gyoza!

Lake Hamana is a popular landmark in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. In fact, it spans across Hamamatsu and the neighboring city of Kosai. With a circumference of 114 kilometers, this brackish lake is the tenth-largest in Japan.