10 Outdoor Activities in Hamamatsu That You Shouldn't Miss

About 3 min away from JR Bentenjima Sta. by train, located at the south of Lake Hamana. A popular place with the taste of a resort, enjoy fishing, clam digging in the spring, swimming and fun on the beach in the summer all with a view. The magnificent view of the 18-meter-tall red torii and Hamana Bridge is one of “Eight Views of Totoumi (Eight scenic views around Lake Hamana)” known as Benten Sunset. (9am~5pm April~September, 9pm~4pm October~March, Closed:12/29~1/3)

Hamamatsu Zoological Garden is a municipal zoo with abundant nature facing Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The adjoining "Hamamatsu Flower Park" is connected by a passage in the park, and you can visit both parks by purchasing a "joint entrance ticket". Hamamatsu zoo has the largest collection of primates among zoos in Japan including the Western Lowland Gorilla and Sumatran orangutan. Proud of the extensive exhibition contents such as lions and tigers, polar bears and black leopards. There are facilities such as a mini-safari-style large field with giraffes, zebras, and ostriches, the live interaction plaza, and konchukan (insects display facility). The last admission time is 4pm, and will be closed on December 29th, 30th and 31st.

A scenic spot on Lake Hamana. The 30-minute round course and the 70-minute round course are operated on a 24/7 basis according to the timetable. You can get on board safely with a large ship complete with toilet and air conditioning. Please check the official site for planning to taste the seasons such as sunset and fireworks cruise.

Hamanishi Golf Club is a golf practice range and a golf course located in Shiro, Hamamatsu City. It is a place where you can enjoy golfing all day at the 200-yard 60-hit golf range and 20-hole short course with maintenance. Cherry blossoms are blooming in spring, the trees' green is beautiful in the summer, enjoying the autumn nights, and in winter the footsteps of the following year are felt. It is a golf course where you can feel such four seasons. Beginner's menu is enriched, club house and toilet are always kept clean, and women are also easy to visit. Not only will we enjoy golf, we also want to convey the connection and enjoyment of people we meet through golf. I'd like to increase the number of customers who are saying "Going to Hamanishi Golf Club" instead of "to go to practice golf". Everyone who like golf, please carry your feet.

Martial arts “Aikido” was born to fight against swords with bare hands when a samurai was attacked while sleeping or bathing. It is the strongest self-defense technique and the arrest technique of the Japanese police. As a preparatory exercise, Japanese yoga “Shinko method” is a healthy exercise consisting of only 4 movements.

We offer various experience programs in the Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana areas. Various activities in nature such as experience of local traditional industry, local production for local consumption gourmet, farm night etc. There is also a program where you can feel the relaxation of mind and body. Some trial programs can be reserved from the official page. Please take a look.

Takiya is a unique way of fishing that has been practiced in Lake Hamana for over 100 years. The fishing is done from May to September in the shallow area of the southern part of Lake Hamana. Ships depart at sunset, and use lights to illuminate sleeping fish and marine life below, which are caught and scooped into nets. Customers will experience unique traditional fishing unique to this area, Would you like to enjoy freshly caught seafood on the shore of Lake Hamana? Advanced booking is required. ※Please visit the official website for details.