🗺️ Lake Hamana浜名湖

Lake Hamana is located at the border of Hamamatsu City and Kosai City in Shizuoka Prefecture. It connects to the Enshunada Sea on the south side, forming a brackish lake with seawater from the Pacific Ocean. The lake area is the tenth largest in Japan. The mixed freshwater and seawater is rich in nutrients, making it a thriving area for both wild fish catching and aquaculture, including eel, kelp, and crabs. The eel is particularly famous, and there are many restaurants in the area where you can enjoy eel rice bowls. Lake Hamana is a resort destination surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and numerous tourist attractions and facilities. Amusement parks like "Hamana Lake Pal Pal" and "Hamamatsu Zoo" are popular among visitors of all ages. In the summer, there are plenty of water activities such as swimming, boating, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, jetboarding, and fishing. The citrus-picking activities in the northern town of Mikata are also highly recommended. The sunset behind the torii gate at Benten Island and the "Hamamatsu Flower Park," where flowers bloom in all four seasons, are also great spots for stunning photos. To explore the many charming attractions in the Lake Hamana area, public transportation is essential. It is recommended to use the smartphone-exclusive digital pass "Hamamatsu, Hamana Lake Marutto Bus," which allows unlimited rides on the Enshu Railway, buses, Tenryu Hamanako Railway, and Lake Hamana sightseeing boats, as well as discounts for popular tourist facilities.

A lake located at the border between Hamamatsu City and Kosai City in Shizuoka Prefecture. The area around the lake is a resort destination with a concentration of hot springs and amusement parks. You can enjoy various water sports and recreational activities such as boating, sailing, and fishing. In addition to the farming of eel and seaweed, wild fish capture fisheries are also quite popular. It is recommended to use a digital pass that allows unlimited rides on local transportation during a specific period.