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The red torii gate of Bentenjima

The symbol of Bentenjima, located on Lake Minami Hamana

On Lake Hamana, located in the western part of Hamamatsu City, a bright red Otorii (Grand Gate), about 18 meters high, was built in 1973 on the natural tidal flat "Ikarise" of Bentenjima on Minami Hamana Lake, the lake closest to the sea, and has become a symbol of the lake.
The red torii, which changes its appearance depending on the season, weather, and tide, is an excellent spot for photography. The beauty of the evening view is especially impressive. The mysterious beauty of the red torii gate, which contrasts with the blue water in the daytime, changes from moment to moment to a black silhouette reflected in the setting sun. The view of the setting sun from "Bentenjima Seaside Park" is especially recommended in winter.

A must-see spectacular view that can only be seen in winter

Around one month before and after the winter solstice (mid-November to mid-January), you can see the setting sun over the red torii gate.
In winter, a strong northwesterly monsoon called "Enshu's kara-kaze" blows, so be sure to take warm clothing. There is a hot spring resort nearby, so warming your cold body in a hot spring is also recommended.

Bentenjima Seaside Park

• 3775-2 Bentenjima, Maisaka-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 3 min. walk from JR Bentenjima Stn.
• Open daily (office open Dec. 29-Jan. 4)
• 053-592-0757（Maisaka-cho Tourist Association)
• Charged

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Hamamatsu Flower Park

Fantastic illuminations that light up the winter nights

This is a flower theme park where approximately 3,000 varieties of plants are cultivated on a vast site that makes the most of the terrain along the shores of Lake Hamana.
From late November to early January every year, the park is open at night for a limited time to hold "Flower Illumination. The park is decorated with approximately 1 million illuminated bulbs, including light objets d'art, a lighted suspension bridge, and a large fountain show.

▼ Flower Illumination 2025
Period: November 22, 2025 (Sat) - January 4, 2026 (Mon)
Lighting hours: 17:00 - 20:30 (closing time varies depending on the day of the week, etc.) *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Fee: Adults 500 yen (with 200 yen shopping voucher), junior high school students and younger free *Free with daytime ticket
Note: For more information, please visit https://e-flowerpark.com/news/event/27424/ Confirmation required in

A relaxing spot where you can enjoy a variety of flowers and greenery all year round

On the 300,000 m2 site, visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and greenery in the Rose Garden, Ume Garden, Hanashobu Garden, etc. In December, bulbous begonias bloom, in January, Japanese allspice and rape blossoms bloom, and in February, plum trees and early-blooming kanzanji cherry and hina-zakura cherry trees begin to bloom in the Ume Garden.
In addition, visitors can enjoy seasonal decorations of potted and cut flowers, such as Christmas and Valentine's Day, in the "Grand Greenhouse Crystal Palace," where flowers unique to greenhouses bloom.

Hamamatsu Flower Park

• 195 Tateyamaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Hamamatsu Station
• Approx. 40 min. by bus from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsu Station to the "Kanzanji Hot Spring" bus stop, and alight at the "Flower Park" bus stop.
• March-September: 9:00-17:00
  October-November: 9:00-16:30
  December-February: 10:00-16:30
  Admission until 30 minutes before closing
  The park may be open at night for some events.
• No holidays
  Closed on December 29-31 for Property inspection.
• February-June: Adults (high school students and older) 600-1,000 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300-500 yen
  July and August: Free for both adults and elementary/junior high school students
  September-January: Adults 500 yen, free for elementary and junior high school students
• 053-487-0511
• 200 yen per visit

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Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosu

Enjoy strawberry picking in the Fruit Kingdom

This agricultural park has 4,300 fruit trees of about 160 varieties growing on a vast site the size of nine Tokyo domes. Visitors can enjoy picking about 15 kinds of fruit throughout the year, and in winter, strawberry picking is available. Four varieties of strawberries are grown in warm vinyl greenhouses, and visitors can pick strawberries until late May for a 30-minute all-you-can-eat pick-up. Prices vary depending on the season, so be sure to check the website before you go.
The park also has a food court restaurant, a barbecue garden for indoor and outdoor use, a winery, and an area where visitors can enjoy various activities. This is a theme park where you can spend the whole day observing the fruit trees.

▼2025-2026 Strawberry picking (all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes)
Period: December 20, 2025 (Sat) - May 31, 2026 (Mon)
Opening hours: 9:30 - 15:00 *Early closing when there are no more strawberries left to pick.
Price: 1,100-2,500 yen for junior high school students and older, 800-2,000 yen for elementary school students, 600-1,800 yen for infants, free for children under 3 *Varies depending on the season and day of the week. *Admission fee to Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosu will be charged separately.
Note: All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes, free refill of condensed milk (you can bring your own)
For other details, please visit https://hamamatsu-fp.co.jp/eventinfo/detail/167 Confirmation required in

Enjoy fruit illumination at night

From mid-November to late January each year, a colorful fruit-themed illumination event is held. The park is decorated with approximately 3 million lights, including a 130-meter-long light tunnel and a fountain show featuring water, light, and sound. There will be an abundance of photogenic spots, such as the illumination of Ieyasu-kun, Hamamatsu City's famous character, in the Encounter Plaza.

▼2025-2026 Winter Illumination "Night Adventure Park Illumination
Period: October 25, 2025 (Sat) - February 1, 2026 (Mon)
Lighting hours: 17:00 approx. to 21:00 (last admission at 20:30) *Lighting until 20:00 after January 13
Fee: Entrance fee + fountain show 1,800 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for elementary school students, 500 yen for children from 3 to preschool age, free for children under 2 *Free in some areas if you have a daytime ticket
Note: For lighting hours and other details, please visit https://hamamatsu-fp.co.jp/eventinfo/detail/166 Confirmation required in

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

• 4263-1 Miyakoda-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 8 min. walk from Fruits Park Station on the Tenryu-Hamanako Line
• 9:00-17:00 *Varies according to the season.
• No holidays
• 730 yen for adults and high school students, 360 yen for junior high and elementary school students, free for preschool children
• 053-428-5211
• Free of charge

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Tangerine Picking Tokura-en

Experience seasonal mandarin oranges picking at a farm overlooking Lake Hamana

Shizuoka Prefecture is known as one of the leading oranges producing areas in Japan, and the oranges from Hamamatsu City are particularly well known for their freshness and good balance of sugar and acidity. The average temperature in Hamamatsu is about 16 degrees Celsius with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, which makes the oranges sweet, and the well-drained soil is also suitable for growing oranges.
All of Tokuraen's mikan fields, located near Lake Hamana, face south and can absorb plenty of Nikko all year round. Moreover, the deep soil allows the roots to spread to the fullest extent, resulting in the growth of thick-trunked mikan trees. The season of harvest is usually from mid-October to mid-December. During this season, mikan picking is available without reservations.

▼Mikan picking
Date: October 11 (Sat) - November 30 (Mon), 2025 8:30 - 16:00 (last entry)
Fee: All-you-can-eat and 1Kg souvenir included Adults 1,200 yen, 3 years old to elementary school students 900 yen, 2 years old and younger free

A wide variety of Shizuoka mandarins

Shizuoka mandarins come in many varieties. There are several production areas scattered around Lake Hamana, each with its own characteristics. Mikkaicho mandarins, located north of Lake Hamana, one of the most productive areas in Japan, are so nutritious that in 2015 they were the first fresh food to be accepted for notification as a food with functional claims.
Mikatagahara plateau, which stretches from Tenryu River to Hamana Lake, mandarins are grown in greenhouses under thorough quality control, and are so soft and rich in juice that the inner bag breaks. In a large area including Hamamatsu City and Kosai City, combined cultivation with other crops is carried out, taking advantage of the mild climate and the topography and soil of each area. State-of-the-art machinery has been introduced to produce high-quality oranges.
In this way, mikan farmers continue to use their ingenuity to cultivate their own delicious oranges.