Rising high above Hamamatsu Station, the observation corridor at this 45-storey tower offers striking views of the Sea of Enshu, Lake Hamana, and Mount Fuji.

Japan's only public period musical instruments museum. The collection of more than a thousand items ranging from all over the world and periods are on display.

This facility consists of pavilions that provide visitors with learning experiences of the field of the natural sciences, astronomy, and optics. There is also a planetarium which offers entertaining shows.

This German beer hall style restaurant offers taste of fresh microbrewery beer and real German food. The beer is brewed here using only malts, hops, water and yeast. Live musical performances are also offered.

This is an "Open University" that strives to make ties with the locals. It acts as a nucleus facility promoting the district's culture and arts.

With a history extending more than 400 years, Hamamatsu Castle was home to Ieyasu Tokugawa (the founder of Tokugawa Shogunate Government: 17 to 19 century) from the age of 29 to 45.

Open to public, Shointei tea house offers a taste of the traditional tea service on chairs while viewing the Japanese garden at this tea house in the park surrounding Hamamatsu Castle.

Situated in a corner of the park surrounding Hamamatsu Castle, this museum boasts an assortment of local aritists' works and the Ukiyoe of Hiroshige Ando. The glass painting collection should not be missed.

While having fun, the curriculum is designed to develop child's creative abilities and social skills through interactions and experiences. It also offers parenting support.

This is a shopping and amenity plaza in the city center. A central square, in which various events and exhibitions are held, is located between its Center Building and West Building.

A variety of entertainment and dining venues, such as live music halls and pubs, are located along these streets. The fashion boutiques and other stores help make this area popular with the young.