What to do in Hamamatsu, Japan | Hamamatsu travel guides

Hamamatsu Racetrack

Wago-cho 936-19

053 471-0311

ï¿¥100

free 20-minute shuttle bus from the central bus station

National auto and motorcycle racing events.

Torch Fishing

Yuto-cho 9985-3

053 592-2260

[email protected]

May to October

at Yuto Fishing Co-op

This method of spear fishing at night is unique to the Lake Hamana area. You can rent a boat for up to 4 people, including an experienced fisherman, for ï¿¥27,000 yen. For a little extra you can have your catch cooked and served.

Tenryu River Boat Tour

Minazawa Tenryu-ku

053 457-2111

Adults ï¿¥2300, children ï¿¥1150

Late March through November; Mon-Fri 11:00AM and 1:30PM, Sat., Sun., and holidays 11:00AM, 1:30PM, and 3:30PM

take the Tenryu-Hamanako from the north end of the Akaden line to Tenryu-Futamata station, buy a ticket and take the shuttle bus to the departure point near Funagira Dam

50-minute guided boat ride through a picturesque section of the river with cliffs and trees lining both banks. Also a good place to put in your own raft or canoe.Due to a boating accident in the summer of 2011 resulting in multiple fatalities, this company has closed operations.

Yu Fukei Shiori

Takabayashi 1-chome 13-13 - Naka-ku

053 478-2626â

off Route 152 about 1.5 km north of City Hall, behind the Circle K

A nice bathhouse not so far from the city center

movie

Watch a movie in Toho Cinemas (http://hlo.tohotheater.jp...), in the Zaza City Complex or at Sun Street Shopping Center in Hamakita.

Pal-Pal Amusement Park

Kanzanji-cho 1891 - Nishi-ku

053ã487-2121â

ï¿¥1000

take the Kanzanji bus from central bus station terminal 1

Rollercoasters, Japan's longest raft ride, and a cable car ride over Lake Hamana are among the attractions at this park in Kanzanji.

Miyakoda Hiking Course

Take the Akaden to Nishikajima station and transfer to the Tenryu-Hamanko line to Miyakoda station, then look for a signpost showing the hiking route, these will be at most major intersections on the route.

This "19 km hiking trail" is actually a route on the roads through the area. While quite confusing to the non-Japanese speaker, it does take one past Washizawa Cave, winds up in the mountains a temple, bridges,a waterfall, and finally to Takisawa Observation Platform. A new highway being built across this area seems to have altered some roads and creates for a challenge in route-finding. Be prepared to trek 25-30 km as the 19 km length assumes one does not get lost.

Hamanako Pleasure Boat

Mikkabi-cho Oosaki 1899

053 526-7066

Round trip ï¿¥1150

9AM-4PM

This ferry runs between Kanzanji Hot Spring and Mikkabi-cho, giving some nice views of Lake Hamana. The round trip takes about an hour.

Thai massage

Get a Thai massage at Celeb (http://www.hamamatsu-town...), located near Lake Hamana. Phone number is 053-449-0478 but use 053-448-7178 for your navigation system, which is the number of the bakery shop cafe "marutaya" at the first floor of same building. The manager of the place obtained her license in Thailand, and speaks little English. Warm atmosphere, and professional service.

Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center

Maisaka-cho Maisaka 5005-1 - Nishi-ku

053 592-2880

ï¿¥300

9AM-4:30PM, closed Mondays

about a 15 minute walk north from JR Bentenjima station

At this hands-on aquarium, you can see, touch, and learn about aquatic life in Lake Hamana.