Dominating the skyline of Hamamatsu, ACT City is its tallest building by a good distance. On the 45th floor there's an observatory from which you can admire the city and surrounding scenery, from the ocean to the south to the mountains inland. Tickets cost ¥500 and are valid for the whole day, so you can go there in the morning for the panorama, then go back after dark in the evening to see the city lights.
- 1 min read
Hamamatsu ACT City Tower
Get an eagle's eye view from the 45th floor

By Peter Sidell
Community writer

Your ticket is good all day, so you can go back and see the night view

That's the glass wall of the elevator going up the side there

From close up under the entrance

Looking north

Looking north-east

Looking north-west, with the castle and surrounding park

Looking straight down at the station rotary

There are seats to rest on while you admire the view

Looking south

Looking west, through the elevator window and glass wall

And one more neck-strainer from the other side of the tracks
Join the discussion
Elena Lisina
8 years ago
I've visited it and wanted to add my photos and my story. May I?
Thanks for your question Elena. Can you email me about this please? shizuoka@japantravel.com
Elena Lisina
8 years ago
Peter, my photo story is "pending approval" by Jessica a Paje. I write my photo stories in the form here at JT, so don't have it in another version, I'm sorry!
3 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond
Chiba - Sponsored -
2
Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in Asakusa
Tokyo -
3
Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026
Food -
4
70 Nations, One Amazing Meal
Osaka - Sponsored -
5
Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 Japan Car Tour: Cars, Culture & The Open Road
Chiba -
6
I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation
Culture -
7
Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters
Culture -
8
One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa
Chiba - Sponsored -
9
Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2025 Guide)
Culture -
10
Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
Nagano - Sponsored
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Edogawa Fireworks Festival
Tokyo -
3
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
4
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
5
Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Osaka -
6
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto -
7
September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
8
Summer Comiket
Tokyo -
9
Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
Nara -
10
Tenjin Matsuri
Osaka