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Tateyamaji

Tateyama-dera Temple is located on top of a small mountain about 5 minutes walk from the Tateyama-dera Hot Spring bus stop, and is an old temple founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in 810. The main hall overlooks Lake Hamana. From the main hall, you can see the gondolas of the ropeway and sightseeing boats coming and going. After visiting the temple, be sure to stop by the large temple bell, located 30 meters above the lake, which is open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors are free to strike the bell by paying 100 yen per strike into the money-offering box. The huge bell, said to be one of the largest in Shizuoka Prefecture, makes a deep and long sound.

The more you walk along the promenade of temples and shrines, the more your heart will be refreshed.

Next, we went to the Jizo Son, a Buddhist image of marriage, located next to the main hall. The shrine is filled with ema (votive picture tablet), which is a sign of the temple's high level of blessings. The Tateyama Walkway is maintained within the grounds of Tateyama-dera Temple, and you can follow the trail to the top of the mountain. There is also an observatory on the way to the top of the mountain, where you can enjoy an open view of Lake Hamana below. In addition, there is a statue of Sacred Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Anadaishi, a rock pit where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced asceticism when he founded the temple, which is said to have the merit of healing eye diseases, and Tosaka Iwa, where you can view a beautiful sunset.

Tateyama Temple

• 2231 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• About a 15-minute walk from Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Enshu Railway bus bound for Tateyama-ji hot spring (about 45 minutes). 5 minute walk from the last stop.
• 7:00 - 18:00 (Amulet awarding office)
• 053-487-0107
• Free of charge (A fee is charged after 30 minutes. (Free for 2 hours if you spend more than 1,000 yen at the amulet awarding place.)

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Seasonal Aji Matsu no Ie

Eels are one of Hamamatsu's most famous specialties. One of the best restaurants representing the Kanzanji hot spring area is Matsunoya, a long-established restaurant founded in 1969 (Showa 44). The store is located about 3 minutes from the Tateyamaji Onsen bus stop toward Monzen Street, right next to the welcome gate at the southern end of the hot spring resort area. The restaurant serves Kansai-style kabayaki (broiled eel) that does not require steaming. The kabayaki is so large that the meat protrudes from the bowl, and the crispy texture is exquisite at first bite. The fragrance of the secret sauce stands out, and as you eat more and more, the rich flavor of the eel fills your mouth.

Seasonal Aji Matsu no Ie

• 2306-4 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• About 10 minutes on foot from Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Tateyama-ji hot spring (approx. 50 min.). 1 min. walk from the last stop.
• 10:30-15:00
• Tuesdays
• 053-487-0108
• Free of charge

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Tateyamaji Sun Beach

A five-minute walk from the Tateyamaji Onsen bus stop, the beach stretches from north to south on the western shore of Lake Hamana, west of the Tateyamaji hot spring resort area. The waves are calm, making it a relaxing spot to enjoy a stroll along the shoreline or sit on the steps by the beach and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Hamana. Especially at sunset, when the sun sets far across the shore of Lake Hamana, the sky and the surface of the lake are tinged with a reddish-blue color, making you forget about time for a moment.
During the swimming season, showers are open. The shallow beach is a great place for swimming, sea kayaking, and windsurfing.

Tateyamaji Sun Beach

• Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• About 13 minutes on foot from Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Tateyama-ji hot spring (approx. 50 min.). 5 min. walk from the last stop.
• 053-487-0152（Tateyamaji Hot Spring Tourist Association)
• Charged

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Kanzanji Ropeway

The Kanzanji Ropeway is located at the Hamanako Pal Pal amusement park. It is the only ropeway in Japan that crosses over the lake, departing from "Kanzanji Station" and heading for "Okusa-yama Station" at the top of Mt. The ropeway is 723 meters long and takes about 4 minutes to walk in the air. The 360-degree view of open Lake Hamana from the gondola is well worth seeing. The view from the gondola is spectacular, and the fact that you are on the lake below gives you a unique floating sensation. The "Okusayama Observatory" at the top of the mountain is a great location from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of not only the Lake Hamana area, but also the Pacific Ocean in the distance.
At the "Hamanako Music Box Museum" adjacent to the observatory, visitors can enjoy an exhibition of rare music boxes from the mid-19th century and demonstrations of automatic organs.

Kanzanji Ropeway

• 1891 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Tateyamaji Onsen (hot spring). 45 minutes from the Hamanako Pal Pal stop.
• 9:30 - 17:30 (Buses run every 10 minutes. (Runs every 10 minutes, varies depending on the time of the year)
• (Operation may be suspended due to inclement weather, inspections, or maintenance.)
• Round trip】Junior high school students and older: 1,300 yen, 3 years old to elementary school students: 650 yen
  One-way】Junior high school students and older: 700 yen, 3 years old to elementary school students: 350 yen
• 053-487-2121
• Charged
• Please check the website for operating days and hours.

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oneFRIT

oneFRIT, which opens across from the Flower Park Port of Hamana Lake Cruise Ship, about a 15-minute walk from the Tateyamaji Hot Spring bus stop, specializes in French fries. With a commitment to local production for local consumption, they use organically grown Hamamatsu and Enshu potatoes and sweet potatoes, and fry them in an original blend of natural vegetable oil. Three types of potato cuts are available: 8mm long and thin "crisp," 12mm long and straight, and half-moon shaped wedge with skin. The stand is truly a specialty stand for french fries, with a choice of seven different salts or seven different dips for seasoning. There is also a stylish eat-in space next to the stand, so you can enjoy freshly fried fries on the spot. We also recommend taking out and enjoying them with a view of Lake Hamana.

oneFRIT

• 277-4 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• About 8 minutes on foot from "Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Tateyama-ji hot spring (approx. 40 min.). 3 min. walk from Zoo stop.
• 11:00-17:00, Friday 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-21:00
• Monday - Thursday
• 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