EXPERIENCE
Winter
CultureNature12/20 (Sat) "Shimenawa" Weaving Workshop - New Year Decorations Made from Pesticide-Free Rice Straw -Experience weaving a year's worth of bounty using rice straw grown without pesticides in Hamamatsu's rural mountain village of Hyakukori.
Through handicrafts, you can create your own...
CultureNature[Reservations open in early December] [Includes grilled oyster experience] Enjoy Lake Hamana brand oysters "Purimaru" with this set![Reservations for 2026 will begin in early December]
Lake Hamana's delicacy, the brand oysters "...
CultureNatureBeginners Welcome: Japanese Traditional Culture Bonsai Experience WorkshopExperience traditional Japanese culture with a bonsai experience in Hamamatsu. Hamamatsu is a place associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the black pine is beloved as the city's symbolic tree.
CultureNatureDecember 12th (Friday) This month's theme is "Words" ~ "Night Science Museum" held every second Friday of the month ~Night Museum is limited to high school students and above.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, various contents are held each month on a different theme.
CultureExperience glassblowing on the shores of Lake HamanaGlassblowing is a traditional Japanese glass craft technique in which molten glass is wound around a rod and blown into to inflate it and create a shape.
CultureEnjoy the world of glass beads at a workshop near Lake HamanaGlass beads, or "Tombodama," are tiny beads of glass that can express an infinite number of different expressions. They are one of Japan's traditional crafts that has been loved by people since ancient times. They are made by placing molten glass around a core...
CultureA short journey back to the Manyo period 1200 years ago | Savor the ancient cuisine of Manyo with your body and mindWhy not take a trip back in time to the time when the Manyoshu was written, about 1200 years ago? At Hamamatsu City's Manyo no Mori Park, you can enjoy cooking methods similar to those used in the Manyo period...
CultureKosai, the birthplace of the automobile and the loom - A time to experience history and kimonoAt Nanahou in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture, you can experience a slightly special time wearing a kimono.
An inventor born in Kosai City...
ActivityCultureDecember 21st (Sunday) Saiga Cliff Museum 10th Anniversary Walking Event (2nd)It has been 10 years since the Saiga Cliff Museum reopened. To commemorate this, we are offering a guided tour of the Battle of Mikatagahara and places associated with Ieyasu.
ActivityCultureNature[October to December only] Edo travel routes revived on Lake Hamana: "Imagiri Ferry" and strolling around the post townRocking on a boat, walking through the town of Arai, and visiting the checkpoint...
A romantic historical experience as you traverse the same scenery as travelers from approximately 400 years ago...
CultureA day trip to the historic Zen temple of Hokoji to experience Zen meditation and sutra copying to restore your mindOkuyama Hokoji Temple is nestled in the mountains of Hamamatsu City's Hamana Ward. As the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, it is a Zen temple with over 600 years of history. The temple grounds are surrounded by lush greenery...
ActivityCultureEscape the everyday and find peace of mind with a two-day, one-night stay at Okuyama Hokoji Temple (Temple lodging experience)This two-day, one-night stay at a temple allows you to experience the finest ancient Japanese traditions, face your heart, and truly reconcile your mind. It will calm your mind and improve your concentration...
ActivityCulture"Encounter the real thing" Aikido experience in HamamatsuSometimes, in the midst of everyday life, you suddenly find yourself wanting to reexamine yourself. The Aikido experience offered by the Hamamatsu City Aikido Association "Seifukai" is the perfect time for...
CultureExperience making miso at a long-established brewery!Why not try making miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning, at a long-established brewery founded in 8? If you are from overseas, you can experience traditional Japanese culture...
CultureExperience the tradition and handiwork of soy sauce pressing in the brewerySoy sauce is an essential part of Japanese food culture. It is made using soybeans, wheat, and salt, and is fermented and aged over a long period of time, a process unique to Japan.
CultureNatureA five-sense tea experience in Shizuoka, the home of tea | Brew, roast, and create a relaxing potpourriShizuoka Prefecture is the home of tea. As the fifth-generation owner of Ubunoen, a Japanese tea specialty store in Hamamatsu City, I...
CultureMake your own original handkerchief using the traditional craft of "hand printing." Choose your own color from approximately 8 possible combinations!Did you know that the traditional craft technique of "Tenassen" is still alive and well in Hamamatsu? In fact, "Tenassen" is a method of printing that is used to...
CultureGet your own sparkle at hand. Experience the traditional Japanese craft of "Makie"Founded about 180 years ago, Nushiya Buddhist Goods Store in Kibune, Hamamatsu City, is a long-established store that also houses a café and a glass-walled workshop.
