3 Days in Hamamatsu Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Hamamatsu Diorama Factory

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 400 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 〒430-0933 100-1, Forge-machi, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu City

Probably no one will question Japan's important position in model culture, and some model making is more detailed and authentic in pursuit of smiles. If you want to experience such meticulousness and authenticity, you can visit the Hamamatsu 3D Model Museum (Hamatsu ジオラマファクトリー). This model museum is located in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. More than 70 dioramas are exhibited, ranging from Gundam to Ultraman's photography to everyday landscapes in Japan. If you are lucky, you can also meet model makers to make models on the spot.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Hamamatsu Castle.

Hamamatsu Castle

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 200 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 100-2 Motoshirochō, Naka Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0946, Japan

Hamamatsu Castle is a castle located in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Also known as drag horse city, birth city. During the Edo period, it was the residence of the lord of the Hamamatsu Domain.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Masato TAKITO: There is a little staircase to Hamamatsu Jo castle, but it is very good. It went to the time of the spring cherry blossoms, and the cherry blossoms were able to see the flowers, and the stalls were also available, and a pleasant pic

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Okura Act City Hamamatsu in advance, because all the tourists head to Hamamatsu Castle love staying at it.

Okura Act City Hamamatsu

The hotel is part of the superhigh-rise tower of Act City Hamamatsu, which features a music hall and a museum of musical instruments. Presenting an exhilarating view of Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Enshu Sea, the European guest rooms are decorated in a stately and sophisticated manner. As befits a city of music, the interior also puts on a per-formance with a musical motif. Hamamatsu Station can be conveniently and directly accessed via a moving walkway.

Day 2 | Morning

Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Sun,9:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 800 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 3-chōme-9-1 Chūō, Naka Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0929, Japan

The wonderland of friends who like music - Hamamatsu City Rakuji Museum. A fantastic museum named after Hamamatsu, the capital of musical instruments, a veritable world of musical instruments, with a large hall, a wide variety of instruments, and many helpful and friendly staff in the hall.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments, don’t forget pay a visit to Hamanako Garden park.

Hamanako Garden park

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/3;Open from 1/4-6/30,8:30am-5:00pm;Open from 7/1-8/31,8:30am-6:00pm;Open from 9/1-12/28,8:30am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 5475-1 Murakushicho, Nishi Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1207

Lake Hamana is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, on the border with Aichi Prefecture. In ancient times it was a freshwater lake. Near Kanzanji Hot Spring is the Hamamatsu Flower Park, which is planted with about 3,000 species and more than 100,000 plants. There are Western-style gardens represented by large fountains and large geometric flower beds, and Japanese gardens with small bridges and flowing water. The park is bustling with tourists throughout the year. In addition, there are also recreational facilities such as the "Hanshan Temple Ropeway" playground, which contains many thrilling programs.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Hamanako is the best places.

The Hamanako

All our guest rooms of 35 sq. m. have a fine lake-view. This is a smart resort hotel that holds hot spring large baths equipped with outdoor baths and saunas.

Day 3 | Morning

Hamamatsu Flower Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 195 Kanzanjichō, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 431-1209, Japan

Reviews from Real Guests:

Samir: The parking lot is 200 yen and the entrance fee is 500 yen, and there is a 300 yen voucher that can be used for meals and park vehicles, and the cost effectiveness is very high.

Ugo: There is a small sightseeing train in the park, and you can go to the place you want to see without walking around. You can get off on the way and ride again.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Hamamatsu Flower Park, you can head to Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Center, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Center

Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/3;Open from 1/4-12/28,Wed-Sun,10:00am-4:30pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31;Closed on Mon-Tue

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1112 Futamata Futamatacho, Tenryu-ku 431-3314

The Heritage Hall is a showcase of the craftsman's efforts to study techniques. There are also many famous works in it, and you can learn more about Soichiro Honda. There are many limited-edition items, and for enthusiasts, don't miss it.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Masato TAKITO: If you want to know the history of Honda, you should go here. There are also many vintage bikes, so if you are interested, it is interesting to go!

Galaxy: You can enter the exhibition for free and see the exhibition that exhibits the exquisite craftsmanship of Soichiro Honda.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu in advance, because all the tourists head to Soichiro Honda Craftsmanship Center love staying at it.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu

Located an hour from Nagoya and 2 hours from Tokyo by train, KAI Enshu is a hot spring ryokan situated by Lake Hamana in the historic city of Hamamatsu. All rooms offer views of the lake and are decorated with traditional local weave items. Meals feature a local delicacy, while activities include regional tea tastings.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.