Things to do in Hamamatsu, Chubu: The Best Specialty Museums

At the Innovation Road, Yamaha's DNA can be felt. Various products and services that embody Yamaha's history so far and Yamaha's uniqueness toward the future will be exhibited in 12 areas along with sounds and images. Through these, you can experience Yamaha's commitment to products and services, and what Yamaha has delivered to their customers. Various musical instruments and products are exhibited in the hall. You can also play some of the piano and guitar exhibits. Last reception 16:00 Holidays: Sundays, Mondays, national holidays * Year-end and New Year holidays, company-defined holidays (summer, Golden Week), maintenance dates

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).

Akino Fuku Museum is an art museum that houses masterpieces of award winning artist AKINO Fuku. It exhibits her unique works aimed at Indian landscapes and Nihonga, a new Japanese painting expression. FUJIMORI Terunobu, the museum architect, particularly uses plenty of natural materials to build the museum to makes it a unique museum where visitors take off their shoes to appreciate artworks in a formal atmosphere. (Open: Tue.~Fri. & holidays. Closed: Mon., the day after a holiday, New Year holidays, in-between exhibitions, etc.)