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Your stay — THE OCEAN
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 天理教島鮮分教会 (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: 北辨天神社 (446 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: ライブチャーチ 舞阪チャペル (600 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: ALL BECAUSE OF JESUS CHURCH (779 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
西野島浦公園 — 431 m · ~5 min walk
東海道舞坂宿 脇本陣 — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
浜松演芸場 — 812 m · ~10 min walk
千鳥園児童遊園地 — 229 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
四季平安堂 — 567 m · ~7 min walk
ファミリーマート — 617 m · ~8 min walk
弁天島 — 706 m · ~9 min walk
Good to know — Hamamatsu
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.17 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
HamamatsuWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hamamatsu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at THE OCEAN
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · 四季平安堂 — 567 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tokyo Station (if connecting from Narita/Haneda) → ASAHI UNIV. LAKE HAMANA COTTAGE
💡 From Tokyo, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Hamamatsu Station (¥10,000, 90 mins), then transfer to the JR Tokaido Line west to 'Shinjohara' (¥500, 20 mins). From Shinjohara, it's a 15-minute walk or short taxi (¥1000). Avoid the slower local JR trains—stick to the Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen.
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) → ASAHI UNIV. LAKE HAMANA COTTAGE
💡 Book through your hotel or a local taxi service like Hamamatsu Taxi at least a day ahead. The ride follows the coastline past Lake Hamana—ask the driver to take the scenic route along Route 301 if traffic is light.
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) → ASAHI UNIV. LAKE HAMANA COTTAGE
💡 Take the limousine bus to Hamamatsu Station (¥1500, 70 mins), then catch the Entetsu Bus #30 or #40 bound for Lake Hamana (¥500, 40 mins). Get off at 'Lake Hamana' bus stop—it's a 5-minute walk to the cottage. The bus departs from the airport arrival hall, not the train station.
Chubu Centrair Airport Bus Terminal → Hamanako Bus Stop (near hotel)
💡 Get off at 'Hamanako' bus stop, then walk 5 mins. Buses have luggage space, but arrive early to secure a seat. Cash only on local buses.
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) → Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
💡 Book at the airport taxi counter. Fixed rates apply, no haggling. The route uses toll roads, so cost is standard.
Chubu Centrair Station (via Meitetsu Line) → Hamamatsu Station
💡 Take the Meitetsu Airport Express to Nagoya, then transfer to JR. From Hamamatsu Station, take a taxi (15 mins, ¥3000) to the hotel – cheaper than a full taxi from the airport.
Hamamatsu Station → ASAHI UNIV. LAKE HAMANA COTTAGE
💡 Take the JR Tokaido Line westbound two stops to 'Shinjohara'. Check the platform display—some trains skip smaller stations. If you're arriving late, the last local from Hamamatsu departs around 22:30, so time your Shinkansen accordingly.
Shin-Hamamatsu Station (via Enshu Railway) → Hamanako-Gunma Station
💡 Local and scenic but slow. At Hamanako-Gunma Station, switch to a community bus or taxi (¥2000) for the final 10 km. Avoid rush hour when buses are packed.
About Hamamatsu
Wikipedia ↗
Hamamatsu (浜松市, Hamamatsu-shi) is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In September 2023, the city had an estimated population of 780,128 in 340,591 households, making it the prefecture's largest city, with a population density of 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) over the total urban area of 1...
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Top Attractions in Hamamatsu
💡 Free entry is often on the first Sunday of the month. The hands-on section lets you try a grand piano and an organ—worth queuing for.
💡 Go early in the morning to see locals practising tai chi or flying kites by the moat. The cherry blossoms in late March are spectacular and cost nothing.
💡 Come at sunset – the light on the lake is exceptional. The tower’s escalator is free, but you can also use the elevator to the 45th floor for a quicker trip.
💡 Check their schedule for free English audio guides – they sometimes have them but you have to ask. The museum is quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Weekday mornings are quietest—you'll often have the lemur enclosure to yourself. The zoo closes early in winter (16:00), so plan accordingly.
💡 The winter illumination event (December) is free after dusk and draws fewer crowds than the spring tulips. Bring a picnic—benches are plentiful.
💡 The paid greenhouse (¥300) is worth it only if you like tropical plants; otherwise stick to the free outdoor rose and tulip gardens. Best in April or October.
💡 Sunset is the best time—the dunes turn golden and you can see Mount Fuji on clear days. Avoid midday summer heat; bring water and wear sandals.