Popular places to visit
Hamamatsu Castle
Learn about the local history of Hamamatsu when you take a trip to Hamamatsu Castle. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.
Act Tower
After visiting Act Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hamamatsu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Lake Hamana
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hamana during your travels in Nishi Ward. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Hamamatsu Flower Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hamamatsu Flower Park, a lovely green space in Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika
Bring your family to Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
You can study the exhibits at Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals.
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Top hotels in Naka Ward
Richmond Hotel Hamamatsu
Rightly recommended!
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
Fastest elevator I've come across! My room was on the 39th floor..but it felt like i was on the 5th. Great view! The beds are firm. Just nice. I'll return.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Centurion Hotel Hamamatsu
Affordable with friendly staff. Our single rooms were on the smaller side, but priced so that we could each have our own instead of sharing a double. Staff were super niceand helpful. They have a really good and affordable coin-op laundry which was better than other hotels we stayed in.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hamamatsu
The property was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly. The only complaint is that check-in is on the second floor without an elevator till you check-in. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on May 9, 2025
APA Hotel Hamamatsueki Minami
This was just a quick stop on a long trip. It has a lot of potential if the staff, AC or central/fan system worked, and better amenities. the room was large and dirty, set up like a party room. So much more can be done to the interior decor to one account for the cost and the location, even if it ...
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025
Comfort Hotel Hamamatsu
Excellent location just a block behind the train/bus station. Free buffet breakfast that was actually good and varied each day. Free drinks throughout the rest of the day, including filtered water and hot drink machine. Downstairs common area is relaxing and well maintained. Room was large for Japan. ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
Motoshiro-cho
While there might not be top attractions in Motoshiro-cho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Observation Deck.
Minami Ward
While visiting Minami Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Enshunada Coastal Park and Nakatajima Sand Dunes.
Higashi
While visiting Higashi, you might make a stop by sights like Hamamatsu Arena and Meizen Kinpara House.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Hamanako Garden Park and Hamamatsu Flower Park.
Kanzanjicho
If you're spending some time in Kanzanjicho, Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Kanzanji Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Hamakita Ward
If you're spending some time in Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park are top sights worth seeing.
