EXPERIENCE
Summer
CultureNatureApril 22th (Sat) Once a month, a night museum for adults.Night Museum is limited to high school students and above.
In addition to access to the permanent exhibition, we offer a variety of different content each month...
CultureLearn the traditional tea-making process from a Hamamatsu tea master. From a single tea leaf to finished tea.Hamamatsu City has a long history of tea production. Blessed with a mild climate, this region, from mountainous areas to plains, utilizes the unique characteristics of each area to create its own distinctive tea-producing regions...
ActivityNature[July & August Only] Experience harvesting Shizuoka-grown musk melons and enjoy the luxury of having half a melon all to yourself!A must-try for melon lovers! You can pick a melon of your choice and enjoy the luxury of eating half a melon that has been chilled separately on the spot.
Nature[August & September Only] Experience the amazing freshness and deliciousness of grapes you pick yourself! A luxurious grape harvesting experience!In the northern part of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, surrounded by the warm climate, clean water, and crisp air of Enshu, a family has been running a business for over 100 years, spanning four generations...
Culture[September 19th (Sat)] Enjoy fireworks, gourmet food, and boat racing from a prime seat with our "Special Viewing Plan" (Kosei Lake Fireworks Festival at Boat Race Hamana Lake)Enjoy the spectacle of fireworks blooming over Lake Hamana from the special viewing facility "ROKU Hamana Lake." Savor local cuisine while watching the Lake Kosei Fireworks Festival from a prime location...
ActivityNatureExperience windsurfing for the first time in a half-day session, riding the winds of Lake Hamana.Lake Hamana is shallow enough to stand in, so it's safe even for beginners.
In a lesson lasting approximately two and a half hours, you can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of riding the wind on the lake's surface...
CultureA one-of-a-kind lucky cat made from Enshu cotton fabric and papier-mâché.Enshu Mentsumugi is a traditional textile that has been passed down in Hamamatsu. At Nukumori Kobo, we use the scraps of fabric generated during the manufacturing process...
CultureExperience the taste of Hamamatsu matcha and Hamamatsu roasted barley tea | Get to know Japanese tea culture at a long-established tea shop"If you love matcha, this is an experience you'll want to try at least once." Using matcha from Hamamatsu City, you can prepare your own matcha ("Go-jifuku") and make a fluffy matcha latte...
CultureCreate your own unique Japanese taiko drum, one of a kind in the world. Experience authentic taiko drum making with craftsmen in Hamamatsu.Founded in 1894 (Meiji 27), Ando Taiko-ten is a long-established Japanese drum shop in Hamamatsu with a history of over 130 years. Traditional techniques have been passed down through generations...
ActivityCultureNature[July-September only] Hamana Lake specialty! Eel catching & grilled eel experienceThis is a unique experience where you can interact with eels from Lake Hamana, which are famous throughout Japan. Live eels are released into a shallow pond, and you can catch them yourself...
ActivityNature[Outbound Journey] [Bentenjima → Kaikokan] Take a boat from Bentenjima to Kaikokan! Hamana Lake CruiseAfter getting off the train, it's about a 3-minute walk to depart for a cruise across Lake Hamana. Located next to JR Bentenjima Station, you can enjoy gourmet food and events such as the "Enbai Morning Market"...
ActivityNature[Return Trip] [Kaikokan → Bentenjima] Take a boat from Bentenjima to Kaikokan! Hamana Lake Cruise[※Return Trip※ This is the page introducing the lake cruise from Imakire Experience Village Kaikokan to Bentenjima Seaside Park. Those wishing to use the round trip must also make a separate reservation for the outbound journey...]
ActivityNature[August 18th & 27th, Departing from Nagoya - Day Trip] Includes a meal made with your catch! Try your hand at Hamana Lake's traditional fishing method, "Takiya fishing," and enjoy a fresh fisherman's meal!To everyone in the Nagoya area 💁
A tour to try the traditional "takiya fishing" method of Lake Hamana in Shizuoka Prefecture and enjoy a meal prepared with freshly caught fishermen's catch is being held in Nagoya...
ActivityNatureTwo-person pedal kayak experience | Enjoy a lake stroll with your partner, family, or dog.Like having a prime seat on the lake, you can enjoy breathtaking scenery and a sense of freedom unique to the water in a two-person pedal kayak that glides smoothly forward with just your feet...
ActivityNature[Rental Plan] Take a scenic stroll on a single-person pedal SUP | Relax and unwind surrounded by the sky and lake.This lakeside activity can be enjoyed safely even by those who don't want to get wet or can't swim.
In your everyday clothes and empty-handed...
ActivityNature[Guided Plan] Single-person pedal SUP | Enjoy morning activities on a sun-drenched lake.Enjoy a relaxing single-person pedal SUP experience with a guide! This guided tour features a special route that takes you to the uninhabited island of "Tsumakijima" in Lake Hamana...
ActivityNatureA four-person pedal boat♪ Come in casual clothes and bring nothing with you◎ Families, groups, and even dogs (pets) can enjoy the lake experience!This lakeside activity can be enjoyed safely even by those who don't want to get wet or can't swim.
In your everyday clothes and empty-handed...
ActivityNature[Spring/Summer 2026] Kids and families welcome! Discover the secrets of Lake Hamana and eelgrass by boatYou can board a boat and go to Lake Hamana in just 3 minutes on foot from JR Bentenjima Station! Feel the scent of the sea and the breeze on the boat, listen to the sound of the waves, and enjoy a digital detox...
