"Welcome to my home-town Hamamatsu city!" Top 5 Page for this destination Hamamatsu by misakitaguchi

Hamamatsu Travel Guide: 110 reviews and 235 photos

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You might not know about Hamamatsu-city. But how about YAMAHA,SUZUKI,and HONDA?? These famous companies established here in Hamamatsu.The motorcycle and automobile industry are very important in Hamamatsu.It is also well know for musical instrument production. Many piano made in here and exporting as YAMAHA and KAWAI brands.
Hamamatsu city called by "City of Music". We have big piano competetion once every three years. And also we can watch ballet,orchestra and opera performances here.

What City like?

Hamamatsu is surrounded by nature.You can go river,mountain and sea easily. Many people enjoy fishing especially at Lake Hamana.And also enjoy marine sports as surfing,wake bording and body board etc. The climate is mild.I think I feel comfortable for living. We don't have snow in winter. But a strong wind blows called the "ENSHU KARA KAZE" which means the "dry wind of Enshu". Enshu is an old name for this part of Japan.
Hamamatsu is in the western part of Shizuoka prefecture.Shizuoka pre is located in central Japan. So which means,it's easy to access to go to Osaka and Tokyo.

Image of Hamamatsu city

There are 600,000 people living here in Hamamatsu. Not so small.not so big city but residents getting increase so Hamamatsu will be biggest city in the prefecture.
City bird= swallow
City flower=Hagi(Japanese bush cover)
City tree= pine
Hamamatsu is famous for eel. and motorcycle,automobile and piano which I already exprain in the above.
And Hamamatsu is also well known for international city. There are over 20.000 foreigner resident living here. You have many chance to speak several languages.

http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/hamaEng/index.htm

Pros and Cons

Pros:International
In a nutshell:Come over!

Intro Updated Oct 30, 2004
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Reviews (18)

Abbey la Tour Church Favorites (1)

This church located north of Hamamatsu city.Beautiful and gorgeous church. You can visit inside on Sunday. Very famous... more travel advice

Wake-boarding at Lake Hamana - Hamamatsu

Wake-boarding at Lake Hamana Sports & Outdoors (1)

Lake Hamana is very good place for wake-boarding. We have marina. (like Yamaha marine) .Nice location as well. more travel advice

Tasty Italian with good prise - Hamamatsu

Tasty Italian with good prise Restaurants (4)

This Italian restaurant is not located near downtown. Atmosphere is quite calm and not big place. Serve delicious... more travel advice

Hamamatsu castle park Off The Beaten Path (3)

Very famous for cherry blossom viewing place.It's nice to see "sakura" and castle together. more travel advice

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Comments (100)

Sininen Jun 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

Hello Miffy! Mamamatsu looks tempting! You've described it so well that I feel the need to travel there - now! Happy birthday from Finland!
CO-Chad Apr 15, 2006 at 12:18 AM Report Abuse

I've never been to Hamamatsu, but you certainly make it look appealing. Any newer pictures?
FruitLover Dec 10, 2005 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

Hello Miffy from Hamamatsu ! Greetings from Jerusalem, with my face to Asia. I agree that traveling alone is the best way to meet new cultures. Cherry blossom is most beautiful. Cheers !
FelixB Oct 24, 2005 at 8:07 AM Report Abuse

Hey beautiful pictures! Haven't been to Hamamatsu yet but I know many people who've been there!
nataliegoestojapan Sep 18, 2005 at 10:33 PM Report Abuse

No longer in business!
Marinel Feb 15, 2005 at 10:59 PM Report Abuse

I too share an inmense passion for traveling and discovering the world, I agree with your statement: you only live once. Besides the world is a big book waiting to be read.
kleomania Jan 20, 2005 at 9:44 AM Report Abuse

hi,its very interesting!!!!and nice pictures!!!!
chodearm Jan 10, 2005 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

I lived in Mishima, is Hamamatsu close?
heywinks Oct 11, 2004 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

Excellent nightlife tips! I was in Hamamatsu for only a few hrs & was not able to experience all there was there. Would love to visit again. :)
deeper_blue Sep 12, 2004 at 3:33 PM Report Abuse

You've written a great page here, excellent pics and comments. Cheers