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Hamamatsu Zoo

A 10-minute drive from Tateyamaji hot spring bus stop, this zoo is adjacent to Hamamatsu Flower Park. In the park, which makes full use of the natural terrain along the shore of Lake Hamana, about 100 species of animals are bred and exhibited, including large animals such as elephants, tigers, lions, giraffes, and polar bears.

Some monkeys can only be seen here in Japan.

One of the highlights of this zoo is the large variety of monkeys. There is an ape house with gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans, a monkey apartment where 22 rare species of monkeys from around the world can be seen, and a monkey mountain for Japanese monkeys. Among them, the golden lion tamarins, which can only be seen here in Japan, are a must-see. These small monkeys live in the Brazilian rainforest and are characterized by their golden fur and mane-like hair around their faces like a lion.

In addition to a petting area with free-range goats and sheep, visitors can feed kangaroos and Japanese macaques and take pictures with ponies on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Hamamatsu Zoo

• 199 Tatezanji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei Bus bound for Tateyama-ji hot spring, and get off at the "Zoo" stop.
• 9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
• December 29 - December 31
• Adults 410 yen, Free for junior high school students and younger
• 053-487-1122
• Charged
• The information is current at the time of publication. The information is subject to change without notice.

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Hamanako Experience Learning Property Wot

Lake Hamana is a rare lake where freshwater and seawater mix, and it is home to a wide variety of creatures. The Lake Hamana Experience and Learning Property "Wot" is a hands-on facility where visitors can enjoy learning about the ecology of the creatures and fish that inhabit Lake Hamana.
The facility is divided into four zones: the "Lake Theater," which shows original movies depicting the natural environment of Lake Hamana on a large 150-inch screen; the "Aqua Zone," with 20 tanks displaying fish and shellfish living around Lake Hamana and in the Enshu Sea; the popular "Experience Zone," where visitors can directly touch tropical fish in the "Fureai Aquarium;" and the "Learning Zone," where games and experiments are available. The "Experience Zone" is popular for its "Touch Tank" where visitors can directly touch tropical fish, and the "Learning Zone" where visitors can play games and conduct experiments.

A full lineup of events for adults to enjoy together

Various Experience events are held mainly on weekends, and the most popular is the "Underwater TV Talking" held every Sunday and national holidays. Divers dive into the large 120-ton water tank and feed fish, conduct quizzes, and conduct underwater experiments. You can even talk with the divers who are equipped with a communication device and underwater camera, so you can observe what is going on underwater on the monitor and ask the divers whatever you are curious about.
After satisfying your intellectual curiosity, take a break. On a clear day, we recommend spending some time on the observation deck on the third floor, enjoying the view of Mt.

Hamanako Experience Learning Property Wot

• 5005-3 Bentenjima, Maisaka-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 15 minutes walk from Bentenjima Station
• 9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
• Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
• Adults 310 yen, Free for high school students and younger and seniors (70 and older)
• 053-592-2880
• Charged

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nicoe

Opened in 2014, this is a sweets theme park by Shunkado, famous for its eel pies. In addition to Shunkado's flagship store, the Japanese sweets store Goganeya, and other sweets stores, the Property features THE COURTYARD KITCHEN, an Italian buffet supervised by the chef of Aroma Fresca, an Italian restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo. Workshops such as "cacao lab." for making chocolate from cacao beans and "latte art" (reservations required) will also be held.
In addition, the space is proposed to be created for parents and children to enjoy together, and is full of ideas to make children smile, such as "Playground 082" where they can play with toys made from thinned wood of Tenryu cedar and "nicoe touch" where they can touch their avatar projected on a large monitor to play with it. In the garden filled with greenery, children can play to their heart's content on the dynamic playground equipment called "Kururi no Mori.

nicoe

• 6-7-11 Somejidai, Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Enshu Railway Hamakita Station, take the Hamamatsu Bus bound for Nishizaka Orthopedics and get off at "nicoe" and walk 1 minute.
• 9:30 - 21:30 (Friday and Saturday - 22:00) *Depends on the store.
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• Free of charge
• 053-586-4567
• Free of charge

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Hamanako Pal Pal

A resort-style amusement park for families located on the shore of Lake Hamana. There are about 35 different attractions for children of all ages, from rides that even toddlers can enjoy to full-blown scream machines. The "Pal Pal Family" of characters created by Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, are also very popular, and their stage events are always well received. If you happen to run into any of these characters while touring the park, be sure to take a commemorative photo. The ability to casually interact with these cute characters is one of the park's unique attractions.
In addition, there are facilities for moms and dads such as nursing rooms, a diaper changing area, rental strollers, a lost-and-found service, and a restaurant with a tatami room.

Hamanako Pal Pal

• 1891 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 45 min. ride from Hamamatsu Stn. on the Entei bus bound for Tateyamaji hot spring, and get off at Hamanako Pal Pal.
• 9:30-17:00 *Vary according to season and day of the week
• Open daily, but not regular holidays *Vary according to season and day of the week
• Adults (high school students and older): 1,100 yen, Junior high school students: 900 yen, Elementary school students and younger, Seniors (65 and older): 700 yen
• 053-487-2121
• Charged

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Nakamura Dining & Cooking

This Japanese restaurant is tucked away in a residential area about 10 minutes by car from JR Hamamatsu Station. It is well known for its at-home service and has been loved by the locals for over 20 years since its establishment. The menu is centered on tempura and tendon, and in the evening, there is a wide selection of a la carte dishes that can be enjoyed with drinks.
The best lunch dish is the tempura bowl. Tempura of seafood and vegetables, including prawns, is served in a bowl overflowing with tempura. The tempura, expertly fried, is light and crispy, and goes perfectly with the brown sugar sauce, which has a mild flavor. The tempura is well-received by both children and adults, who can enjoy it until the very end without getting bored.
In addition to the counter, the restaurant is equipped with three private rooms, each with a tatami floor, so you can enjoy your meal with small children without worrying about your surroundings.

Nakamura Gastronomy & Cuisine

• 41-26 Kaminishi-cho, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei bus bound for Kasaiage-cho, 5 min. walk from "Saara" stop.
• 11:30-13:30, 17:30-22:00
• Closed on Mondays *unscheduled holidays
• Tempura set meal: 1,500 yen, Sashimi set meal: 1,580 yen
• 053-463-4345
• Free of charge

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Gomi Hachin May One

Gomi Hachijin is a Chinese Family Restaurant with over 40 locations in Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to cutlery and cushions for children, coloring books are available in the restaurant for coloring while waiting for the food to be served, and this service is very popular among families with small children. A message titled "To Mothers" posted at the entrance reads, "Don't worry about the mess around your table or seat, just relax and enjoy your meal.
The menu offers a wide variety of Chinese dishes, including ramen with soy sauce, miso, and pork bone broth options, rice bowls, and a la carte dishes, but the specialty Hamamatsu gyoza is a must-try. The dumplings are made with a filling made from high-quality domestic pork and fresh cabbage from contract farmers in Japan, wrapped in a thin homemade dough, and baked to a crispy perfection.

Gomi Hachin May One

• Hamamatsu Station Building May One 7F, 6-1 Sunayama-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Short walk from the front gate of Hamamatsu Station
• 11:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:40)
• No holidays
• 053-522-7070
• No parking (paid parking is available near the station)

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Charcoal Grill Restaurant Sawayawayaka Hamamatsu Kamoe

Hamamatsu Gyoza is a steak and hamburger restaurant chain headquartered in Hamamatsu City and operating in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. The signature dish, "Genkotsu hamburger steak" is said to be the soul food of Shizuoka Prefecture residents, and since many celebrities from Shizuoka profess to be Sawayaka fans, the name has become well known throughout the country, and the restaurant is now a gourmet spot visited by many tourists.

100% beef hamburger patties that you will want to eat again and again

The best feature of Genkotsu Hamburger steak is that the Staff/staff member finishes the hamburger steak right in front of you. The 100% beef hamburger steak is placed on a hot griddle, and the Staff/staff member cuts the hamburger steak in half and grills it while pressing the cross section against the griddle. The surface is browned over charcoal in advance, so it takes only a short time from the time it is brought to you until it is done. The recommended level of doneness is to leave the inside a little red, but they will cook it to your preference, so let them know ahead of time if you have any requests.
We also offer baby food and low-allergen children's menus, so families with small children can feel at ease. Children up to 4th grade elementary school also receive one free toy.

Charcoal Restaurant Sawayaka Hamamatsu Kamoe

• 3-10-1 Kamoe, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Hamamatsu Station, take the Entei Bus bound for Medical Center, and get off at "Hoken Sho" (Public Health Center). 3 min. walk.
• 11:00-23:00 (Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:00-15:00) *Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10:45
• No holidays
• 053-456-8533
• Free of charge