Published date: May 10, 2025
One Stop in Hamamatsu!
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Experience of the stay
My first time in Hamamatsu! It took about four hours to drive from the Shonan area (there was traffic because of the Golden Week 😭). From May 3 to 5, the Hamamatsu Festival is held every year ⭐️ It's close to Hamamatsu Station and a comfortable walking distance. The hotel had parking, but a few days prior, I was advised that there might be no parking due to the festival, so I made a reservation for a nearby parking lot. When I checked in, I mentioned that I had children (2nd grade and preschool), and they kindly provided an amenity set for kids (which is really helpful as children under elementary school age can sleep for free). Also, when I called the front desk, they quickly brought me a bath towel. There’s a FamilyMart on the first floor of the hotel, making it convenient to buy breakfast and drinks. Being close to the station is nice, too, as I didn’t have trouble finding shops in the nearby shopping district. There’s also a department store (Entetsu) in front of the station with a food basement that offers a variety of delicious Hamamatsu delicacies. The Hamamatsu Festival features a parade and food stalls right outside the hotel, visible from the hotel windows, but just stepping out of the hotel lets you participate in the festival! The kite flying venue has a shuttle bus from the station, so I was able to get there easily. Everything is really close to the station, making it very convenient. If I have the opportunity to go to Hamamatsu again, I would love to stay at this hotel again!
Experiences during the trip
The Hamamatsu Festival's kite flying is truly spectacular! Seeing adults pull such gigantic kites with leather gloves... the whole town celebrates the birth of children. I felt that the excitement of the town comes from this festival! Hamamatsu Castle, where young Tokugawa Ieyasu once was, offers a panoramic view of the city, and the scenery from the main keep was beautiful. The Ryugakudo cave, which has taken millions of years to form, was also very moving. I visited the music museum near Hamamatsu Station. As expected from the birthplace of Yamaha! I could listen to musical instruments and also experienced many activities aside from drums and pianos, which the children enjoyed. Regarding food, Hamamatsu gyoza and the "Gencotsu Hamburger" from Sawayaka were both incredibly delicious. It's said that even if you make a reservation right after the store opens, you may have to wait over an hour... if you really want to eat, it's essential to get in line right after opening. Overall, there was a lively atmosphere in the town, delicious food, and it was a fun trip. Hamamatsu is the best!!