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Located on the coast of Hamana Lake, Kanzanji Hot Spring Resort offers a zoo, a flower park, and an amusement park. Other well-known places of interest include; Nakatajima Dunes, which is one of the three largest dunes in Japan; ACT City with a 45-story tower; and Hamamatsu Castle, which was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who started the Edo shogunate government.

Hamamatsu Science Museum　
: Hamamatsu City
The museum is divided in six sections according to themes like nature, outer space, sound, light, and each section has exhibits and hands-on experiment labs. The planetarium takes you to starlit skies of different seasons and the mysteries of the universe.

Adults 900 yen, Sr. High School Students 500 yen, Jr. High School Students and younger 100 yen; Closed on Monday (if holiday, closed on the next day), Dec.29 - Jan.3; 5 min. walk from JR Hamamatsu Station

Hamamatsu Castle : Hamamatsu City
Tokugawa Ieyasu, a shogun who ruled the country, spent his younger days here. This is why the castle is also called "the Castle of Success". The castle tower still reminds us of the days in the Sengoku Era, and its stone walls built by combining rocks of various sizes are well worth a look. The ruins of the castle are now Hamamatsu Castle Park, with a statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The park is also famous for its cherry trees. Visit Shouin-tei, a tea ceremony room, and enjoy green tea tasting.

Adults 150 yen, Free for Jr. High School Students and younger, Grade School Students 50 yen; Closed on Dec.29 - 31; By Bus, 5 min. ride on Entetsu "Kanzanji Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station to "Shiyakusho Mae" stop, then walk for 5 min.

ACT City Hamamatsu
: Hamamatsu City
A large complex with concert halls, a hotel, convention rooms, a shopping mall, and restaurants. The 45-story ACT tower is the highest in the Tokai area and has become an important landmark of the city. Enjoy the views of Mount Fuji and Southern Alps from the observation deck on the top floor.

Kanzanji Hot Spring Resort　
: Hamamatsu City
Located on the northern coast of Lake Hamana, this well-known resort area offers a number of accommodations as well as various recreational facilities, such as Hamamatsu Zoo, the Flower Park, Pal-Pal Amusement Park. Kanzanji Hot Spring Resort is also a great spot for marine sports where people of all ages come all year around.

By Bus, 40 min. ride on the "Kanzanji Onsen Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 1

Pal-Pal Amusement Park　
: Hamamatsu City
Wide varieties of the latest rides are offered. Adventure-lovers will love the roller-coasters and the country's longest rafting ride while young children are sure to enjoy the Ferris wheel and the double-decker merry-go-around. The cable car ride above Lake Hamana will take you to the peak of Ohkusa Mountain on the opposite shore.

Adults 1000 yen, Jr. High School Students 800 yen, Children : 3 years old - elementary school age 600 yen ; By Bus, 40 min. ride on the "Kanzanji Onsen Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 1

Fireworks Festivals
Many fireworks festivals are held at Kanzanji Hot Spring, Bentenjima Hot Spring, and other areas in and outside Hamamatsu City during the summer. Enjoy bright colors that dramatically unfold in the dark summer night.

Hamamatsu Fruit Park　
: Hamamatsu City
This fruit farm open for visitors is a new type of recreational facility. In an area covering 430,000m², there are orchards, greenhouses, a tropical dome, and lawn areas and other various facilities, where you can see, touch, and taste many different kinds of fruit.

Adults 700 yen, Grade/Jr. High School Students 350 yen; Closed on Dec.29 - Jan 1; By Bus, 50 min. ride on "Miyakoda Keiyu Fruit Park Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 16, 9:00 - 17:00 (closes at 16:30 from October through April)

Hamamatsu Flower Park　
: Hamamatsu City
Within the extensive grounds of the park, you will find gardens with water fountains, rose gardens, azalea gardens, paths lined with cherry trees and hydrangeas and more. The greenhouse, the large water fountain, the restaurant and shopping complex were remodeled in the spring of 2003.

Adults 700 yen, Jr./Sr. High School Students 350 yen; Closed on Dec.29 - Jan.1; By Bus, 40 min. ride on the "Kanzanji Onsen Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 1 to "Flower Park" stop, 9:00 - 17:00 (closes at 16:30 from October through April)

Hamamatsu municipal Zoo　
: Hamamatsu City
In this zoo, more than 130 species roam around in large cages. You can see lions, tigers, giraffes, and even Tamarin, the only golden lion in Japan.

Adults 400 yen, Free for Jr. High school students and younger, Closed on Dec.29 - Jan.1; By Bus, 40 min. ride on "Kanzanji Onsen Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 1

Hamanako Hands-on Aquarium "WOTTO"　
: Maisaka-cho
There are twenty water tanks of various sizes, theaters, and experimental labs. You can even touch some of the fish and learn about Lake Hamana while having fun.

Adults 300 yen, Free for High School Students and younger; Closed on Monday (if holiday, closed the next day), Dec. 29 - Jan.3; 15 min. walk from JR Bentenjima Station

Pleasure Boat on Lake Hamana　: Hamamatsu City
The pleasure boat connecting Mikkabi-cho and Kanzanji Hot Spring Resort takes you on a 30-to-60-minute ride around Lake Hamana.

Kanzanji Port - Seto Hamana・Kosuta Port - Flower Park Port, Round Trip (60 min.) Adults 1150 yen, Children 580 yen (Ask for other courses); By Bus, 40 min. ride on the "Kanzanji Onsen Iki" line from JR Hamamatsu Station North Exit Bus Terminal Pole No. 1

Takiya-ryo (Torch Fishing)　: Yuto-cho
Licensed fishermen take visitors out as night falls and spear for fish, such as shrimp and sea bream, that are attracted to lights. This exciting night fishing creates almost an out-of-this-world atmosphere.

1 boat (up to 4 people) 27,000 yen, 3000 yen extra per boat for cooking and serving fish; Closed Nov. - April. ; By Car, 20 min. from Tomei Hwy Hamamatsu Nishi Exit

Tenryu Kudari
(Tenryu Rapids Shoots)
The skilled boatman will take you on the laid-back boat ride down the Tenryu River.

Air Park　: Hamamatsu City
In this museum within the Air Self-Defense Force Base, a number of aircraft and equipment are displayed. You can even experience virtual flights of jet pilots in the flight simulator, or enjoy dynamic visuals in a theater.

Admission Free; Closed on Monday if holiday, closed on the next day & the last Tuesday of the month, Dec. 28 - Jan. 4

Beaches
Kanzanji Sun Beach, Murakushi Beach, Bentenjima Beach, and Arai-Benten Beach.

Hamamatsu Racetrack

The Hamamatsu Racetrack is operated by the City of Hamamatsu. There are 11 races daily on this 500-meter oval racetrack. Come and experience the thrill and excitement of high speed races and roaring engines.

10:00-16:00, seasonal; 50 yen entrance fee.

Lake Hamana Boat Racing

Lake Hamana is one of the 24 boat racing venues in Japan, and the spectator stands offer an excellent view of the races. The facilities resemble a hotel. Even first time spectators can enjoy the races thanks to staff explanations and talk shows featuring television personalities.

Tenryu Hamanako Railroad

A historical trolley makes a round trip from Tenryu Futamata Station to Mikkabi Station once a day. View the spectacular scenery of the countryside and Lake Hamana from within the spacious cars and enjoy the beauty of nature. Futamata Station is a great place to visit.