The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Hamamatsu, Chubu

An old temple with a history of over 1000 years. Iinoya is the hometown of the Ii family, and Ryotanji is their family temple. Naotora Ii, the main character of the Taiga drama series "Naotora: The Lady Warlord," which tells the history of Japan, priesthood (Breaking the relationship with the family, leaving the world, receiving commandments and becoming a monk) at this temple. Kobori Enshu's Ryotanji Garden in the backyard of the main hall is a nationally nominated scenic spot. The temple building is a cultural property nominated by Shizuoka Prefecture. It has many treasures such as Nobunaga Oda's relics and items related to the Ii family. You can enjoy the flowers and greenery of the four seasons whenever you visit, and the atmosphere is known as Little Kyoto in Hamamatsu. Closed: August 15th, December 22nd-27th * The museum may be temporarily closed when a typhoon approaches.

A Zen Buddhist temple opened 700years ago. The garden by a Japanese landscaper known as Kobori Enshu of Heisei and the 1,000 years old Buddhist statue are amazing. “The World’s Biggest Hannya Sutra" of Shoko Kanazawa, a genius calligrapher with Down syndrome, was displayed here. With the size 4m x 16m, you can feel the kindness of Shoko. There are other highlights such as hell & heaven map.

Opened in April 1995, it is the only large-scale public musical instrument museum in Japan. It has 3,300 musical instruments and 1,500 permanent exhibits from all over the world. Concept of introducing world's musical instruments is by “see, feel, and touch” the exhibits. The collection and businesses are highly regarded as the world's first musical instrument museum. Day off: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month (or the following day if it is a national holiday, no day off in August), Year-end and New Year holidays.

It is one of the largest tourist limestone caves in the Tokai region, which was formed in a limestone area 250 million years ago. The average temperature inside the cave is 18 degrees Celsius, you can enjoy a comfortable space that is cool in summer and warm in winter. Homemade gelato is also recommended! The cave may be temporarily closed due to typhoons, disasters, etc.

Unagi Pie Factory where you can observe the manufacturing process of Lake Hamana's specialty "Unagi (eel) Pie". Shunkado "Unagi Pie", known throughout Japan, is an eel-flavored confection that is a symbol of Hamamatsu. You can see the baking and packaging of unagi pie, done by the craftsman, through the window. In addition to a free tour and a tour with explanations in Japanese from the staff, there is also a "Kamadashi Unagi Pie Tour" where you can taste freshly baked mini unagi pie. (tours required reservation on website) At Unagi Pie Cafe, we offer sweets made with eel pie that can only be enjoyed in our shop. Holidays: Mondays and Tuesdays * Please check the factory website (Japanese only) before you visit.

Honda Soichiro Craftsmanship Center chronicles photos, videos, and early motorcycles that touch on the life and manufacturing spirit of Honda Soichiro. The gift shop features exclusive Honda souvenirs for purchase. (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. ※It will be open if Monday and Tuesday fall on national holidays and then closed on the following Wednesday).