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Hamamatsu

Rich natural environment and a warm climate

About Hamamatsu
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Things to do in Hamamatsu

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  1. Make a Break for Shizuoka
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    Make a Break for Shizuoka

    Shizuoka
  2. Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori
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    Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori

    Shizuoka
  3. New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden
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    New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden

    Shizuoka
  4. Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern
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    Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern

    Shizuoka
  5. Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku
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    Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku

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  6. Mount Omuro
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    Mount Omuro

    Shizuoka
  7. Sake at the Foot of Mount Fuji
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    Sake at the Foot of Mount Fuji

    Shizuoka
  8. Fuji Speedway Hotel
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    Fuji Speedway Hotel

    Shizuoka
  9. Board Game Cafe Anaguma
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    Board Game Cafe Anaguma

    Shizuoka
  10. The Bridge of Dreams
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    The Bridge of Dreams

    Shizuoka
  1. Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori
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    Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori

    Shizuoka
  2. Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern
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    Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern

    Shizuoka
  3. Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu
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    Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu

    Shizuoka
  4. Hamamatsu City Exploration
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    Hamamatsu City Exploration

    Shizuoka
  5. Ryotanji Temple and Ryugashido Cave
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    Ryotanji Temple and Ryugashido Cave

    Shizuoka
  6. Hamamatsu and Lake Hamanako
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    Hamamatsu and Lake Hamanako

    Shizuoka
  7. Kuretake Inn Hamamatsu Minamiguchi
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    Kuretake Inn Hamamatsu Minamiguchi

    Shizuoka
  8. Hoko-ji
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    Hoko-ji

    Shizuoka
  9. Hirano Museum of Art, Hamamatsu
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    Hirano Museum of Art, Hamamatsu

    Shizuoka
  10. Tokarin, Act City Hotel
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    Tokarin, Act City Hotel

    Shizuoka

Where to eat in Hamamatsu

Noryotei
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Noryotei

Peter Sidell

In the Tenryu area north of Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Noryotei is an elegant, relaxing Japanese restaurant,..

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Places to stay in Hamamatsu

Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu
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Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu

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Located in Hamamatsu City, Hotel Crown Palais boasts Western and Japanese-style rooms, a large pool, a sauna, bar and range of restaurants...

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Grand Hotel Hamamatsu
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Grand Hotel Hamamatsu

Lester Goh

Grand Hotel Hamamatsu is an excellent choice of accommodation to complete your perfect experience in Hamamatsu. With four excellent..

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About Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu is Shizuoka prefecture’s largest city and has a number of tourist spots that make it an attractive destination for travellers. In the city, the Act City Tower, Hamamatsu’s only skyscraper, has an observatory on its 45th floor overlooking Hamamatsu and beyond. Hamamatsu Castle stretches to the city’s north, and has a small museum inside.

For visitors who love a stroll, Hamamatsu has a number of parks and a zoo for them to enjoy. The city is also home to some 10 festivals held throughout the year and visitors are free to join in the festivities as well.

Nakatajima Sand Dunes, one of Japan’s three largest sand dune areas, is located south of Hamamatsu and is a popular place for locals to view the New Year's first sunrise.

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