The hiking course starts at Miyakoda Station of the Tenryu Hamana-ko Railway. From Takisawa observatory tower, located at the turning point, you can view ACT tower standing out from the city landscape. Washizawa Fuketsu, a rare limestone cave is recommended as a break spot.
Washizawa Fuketsu admission: Adults 400 yen / closed December 29 - 31 / 053-428-2965
About 100,000 plants of 2,300 kinds are exhibited in the area of 319,000 square meters. The rose garden, the iris garden, the azalea garden, the exhibition green house, and others show different characteristics of the flowers to visitors every season.
Admission: Adults 800 yen / Open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed December 29 - January 1 / 053-487-0511
40-min. bus ride from Hamamatsu Station.
In addition to the fruits, grown in a large tropical dome, plums, mandarin oranges, apples, peaches, and pears are planted by utilizing the abundant local environment. You can enjoy a relaxing time in this facility with a fruit parlor and a barbecue house.
Admission: Adults 700 yen / Open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed December 29 - January 1 / 053-428-5211
50-min. bus ride from Hamamatsu Station.
This amusement park, just refurbished in July 1997, is the best near Lake Hamana-ko. The recreation facilities ranges from the Ferris wheel and scream machine to water skiing and parasailing on the lake.
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Thursdays (except spring, summer and winter vacation period) / 053-487-2121
40-min. bus ride from Hamamatsu Station.
The lake is located about four kilometers away from the city, providing a citizens' relaxation spot. Standing on the quiet hill surrounded by the greenery, Japanese garden, and observatory playing field, you will forget about the din and bustle of city life.
20-min. bus ride from Hamamatsu Station.
