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Eel Pie Factory

Since its release in 1961, "Eel Pie" has been an ever-popular souvenir of Hamamatsu. The ingredients for the dough are quite simple: flour, butter, water, and secret eel powder. The dough is then baked, and finally coated with the secret sauce to complete the product. The crispy, mouthwatering dough is made up of approximately 9,000 layers and is delicate. Therefore, the dough stretching method and oven temperature are fine-tuned according to the daily temperature and humidity. The sauce applied at the end contains garlic, which is rarely used in pastries, but beyond that, it is a top secret even within the company. Only a few eel pie artisans have inherited the taste, which has been passed down from generation to generation and has never been seen outside the company.

Eel Pie 962 yen (12 pies)
Shelf life: 60 days

Special menu arranged eel pies are also available.

Eel pies are readily available at train stations and SAs, but if you visit Hamamatsu, the "Eel Pie Factory" is a must-see. You can freely observe the process of making eel pies and receive a souvenir of the factory tour, making it a great value for money. Also, at the Eel Pie Café, the menu features unique flavors of eel pie that can only be tasted here, such as the "Eel Pie V.S.O.P. Tea Parfait" and the "Eel Pie Jumbo Parfait" to share with the family.

Eel Pie Factory

• 748-51 Okubo-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Kamigaya or Yamazaki (approx. 30 min.), get off at Okubo and walk approx. 20 min.
• 10:00-17:30 (Eel Pie Cafe L.O. 17:00) *Varies depending on the season.
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 053-482-1765
• Free of charge

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Hamanako Yamabuki Hamamatsu Station Ekimachi Store

For more than 60 years since its establishment, this eel specialty store has sold kabayaki (broiled eel), shiroyaki (grilled eel), tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce), and more. Recommended as an easy souvenir is the tsukudani, a tsukudani of eel that is an excellent accompaniment to rice. Carefully selected live eels are used, and after going through the processes of shiroyaki, deep steaming, and kabayaki, they are quickly boiled. Therefore, it is characterized by its low salt content and the original flavor of the eel. The secret of its popularity is that the eel is so tender that you can easily cut through to the skin when you put your chopsticks in.
Deep steamed eel cooked with sansho (Japanese pepper) in a sweet sauce is a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic drinks. There are also a total of four other varieties, including "Unagi sansho tsukudani (eel stewed with sansho) with sweet and spicy grains of sansho.
Eel tsukudani (tsukudani boiled eel): Eel Ji Eel 1,512 yen and up (75g and up per bag)
Shelf life: Approximately 60 days in a refrigerated place

Hamanako Yamabuki Hamamatsu Station Ekimachi Store

• In front of the Hamamatsu Station ticket gate, 6-1 Sunayama-cho, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Short walk from the front gate of Hamamatsu Station
• 8:00-21:00
• No holidays
• 053-457-4373
• Charged

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Nagasaka Apiary

Mikkaichi, located on the northern shore of Lake Hamana, is a scenic area rich in nature, and its mild climate allows the cultivation of mandarin oranges to flourish. Nagasaka Apiary has been operating an apiary in this area for over 80 years, with three generations of parents and children. While there is a wide variety of honey available, ranging from honey collected on the family farm to the finest honey from around the world, the "second generation honey" has been a long seller. This is an original blend of honey created by Mitsuo Nagasaka, the second generation, based on his many years of experience. It is a blend of honey from acacia flowers and mandarin orange flowers in the optimum proportions. Fruity and elegantly sweet, it is a versatile type of honey that goes well with toast and yogurt, as well as coffee and tea.

Second generation honey 750 yen and up (200g and up)
Consumption period: 24 months

Honey-arranged products and goods are also available.

Drinks using honey, such as "honey apple cider vinegar" and "honey yuzu" are also delicious. In particular, the limited-sale "Hachimitsu Amazake" is blended with second-generation honey and rice malt, and has an addictive taste with the deep sweetness and richness of honey. There is a tasting corner in the store, so you can try various honeys including "Mikkaichi Mikan Honey" to find your favorite flavor. The shop also offers a wide variety of other honey products such as margarine, jam, honey pickles, and cosmetics that are popular for their beauty benefits, making it hard to decide which one to buy as a souvenir.

Nagasaka Apiary

• 97-1 Shimoona, Mikkaicho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 6 min. walk from Okuhamanako Station
• 9:00-18:00
• Wednesday
• 0120-40-1183
• Free of charge

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Jiichiro Oheidai Honten

Jiichiro's Baumkuchen was introduced in 2002 (Heisei 14) and is said to have changed the concept of baumkuchen. Today, it can be found in commercial establishments throughout Shizuoka Prefecture and other parts of Japan, but its birthplace is Hamamatsu. The baumkuchen is made with 24 layers of ultra-thin dough, and the craftsmen never take their eyes off the baumkuchen, giving it a "moistness" and "firmness" that is unmatched by any other bakery. The baumkuchen also has a texture that melts softly in the mouth.
The main store, located in the suburbs of Hamamatsu City, offers not only baumkuchen, but also puddings, roll cakes, rusks, and other items, including limited-edition items. In the adjoining café space, visitors can enjoy sweets arranged in different ways, such as "Jiichiro's Baumkuchen" and "Burnt Baum" with its crunchy and fluffy texture.

Jiichiro's Baumkuchen 1,944 yen (whole)
Shelf life: about 14 days

Jiichiro Oheidai Honten

• 3-1-1 Ohiradai, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei Bus bound for Ohiadai 1-chome, about 30 minutes. 3 minutes walk from Ohiadai 1-chome Bus Stop.
• 9:00-18:30
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 053-485-4750
• Free of charge

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Irikawaya Japanese/Western confectionery shop, Mikkaichi Honten

Mikkaichi is famous for its mandarin oranges. The "Mikan-michinaka" from Irikawaya, a long-established bakery established in 1885, is an excellent product that lavishly uses Mikan-mikan, a local delicacy. Inside the light and fragrant monaka is a rich bean paste made of Habutae rice cake flour, Hokkaido white beans, and Otebomame beans, kneaded with fresh and fragrant Mikan (mandarin orange). The use of no coloring to create the mandarin color is another example of the skill of this long-established shop.
Irikawaya, now run by the fifth generation, sells a variety of Japanese and Western-style confections using carefully selected ingredients, including azuki beans from Nakayabu Farm in Obihiro, Hokkaido, as well as flour, sugar, and eggs, all of which are carefully selected by the baker. The "Mikka-mikan soft serve ice cream" is a must-try when you visit the store. It has a rich flavor with the juice of Mikan mandarins concentrated to five times its original volume.

Mikan monaka: 799 yen (4 pieces)
Shelf life: about 14 days

Irikawaya Japanese and Western Confectionery Shop Mikkaichi Main Store

• 83-1 Shimoona, Mikkaicho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 4 min. walk from Okuhamanako Station
• 8:30-18:30
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays (occasional closing)
• 053-525-0902
• Free of charge

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Mikkaichi Confectionery

Mikkaichi mikan has a deep flavor with a hint of sourness amidst its high sugar content. Mikkaichi Confectionery's "Marugoto Mikan Daifuku", which sells 20,000 units a year, is the best way to enjoy this Hamamatsu specialty in its entirety. It is extremely difficult to wrap a mikan full of juice in a rice cake. The product is made by peeling Mikagaichi mandarin oranges, soaking them in syrup, wrapping them in homemade white bean paste, and wrapping them in soft hujie rice cakes.
The product is sold frozen, and can be enjoyed when the mochi is half defrosted and soft. When half defrosted, the crispy texture is irresistible, and when fully defrosted, the flavor of juicy mandarin oranges dipped in honey will fill your mouth.
Mikka Seika also sells "Mikan-no-sato," a famous confectionery made with Mikan (mandarin orange), a wide variety of manju (buns), dorayaki (pancakes), and more.

Marugoto Mikan Daifuku: 300 yen
Shelf life: Frozen for about 14 days

Mikkaichi Confectionery

• 745 Mikkaicho, Mikkaicho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 3 min. walk from Mikkaichi Station
• 8:00-19:00
• Monday
• 053-524-0018
• Free of charge

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Hamamatsu Bunmeido Nejorimatsu store

Bunmeido is known for its honey sponge cake. Opened in 1967, the company operates stores in Hamamatsu City and other areas in midwestern Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu Bunmeido's original product, "Chatera," is popular as an easy-to-gift souvenir. It consists of two layers of sponge cake, one layer being Honey Castella, one of Bunmeido's signature products, and the other layer being tea sponge cake, which is a specialty of Shizuoka, and wrapped in the skin of "Mikasa-yama" dorayaki. The natural flavor of high-quality tea rises from the dough, and a bite of the dough will fill your mouth with the refreshing aroma of tea. The gentle sweetness of the honey sponge cake is accented by the fresh aroma and astringency of the tea, making it a perfect match.
It is sold only in Shizuoka Prefecture, so be sure to pick one up as a souvenir.

Chattera 1,188 yen (10 pieces)
Shelf life: about 20 days at room temperature

Hamamatsu Bunmeido Nejorimatsu Store

• 2-55-24 Kamoe, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 2 min. walk from "Neagarimatsu" bus stop on the bus from Hamamatsu Stn. to Entei Bus for "Iryo Center" or "Oheidai".
• Open 9:00-19:00
• No holidays
• 053-458-0002
• Free of charge

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu

Heal your body and mind with tea and a spectacular view of Lake Hamana

Approximately 40 minutes by car from Hamamatsu Station. Hot spring ryokan overlooking Lake Hamana. You can fully enjoy the charms of Hamamatsu with two hot springs with different atmospheres, KAI Local Flavors cuisine using a variety of seasonal ingredients, including eel, a specialty of Lake Hamana, and tea-themed hospitality such as "Seasonal Sencha Experience" and "Tea Balls Bath".

The hotel also offers a wide variety of tea-related amenities, including an Outdoor hot spring with floating tea balls, an event where you can learn how to brew and drink delicious sencha green tea, and the Bicharaku Lounge, where you can enjoy your favorite tea from the tea cellar or tea stand while gazing at Lake Hamana and the Tsumugi tea plantation.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu

• 399-1 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Hamamatsu Station
• 050-3134-8092（Kai Reservation Center)
• Available
• Note: For reservations, click here.
  Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu Reservation site