Hamamatsu City |
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Blessed with a mild climate and the
natural beauty of mountains, rivers, and oceans,
Hamamatsu offers a variety of tourist attractions.
Kanzanji, whose Hot Springs Resort is the most scenic
spot along Lake Hamana, is also home to the Flower
Park, the Hamamatsu Zoo, an amusement park, and other
entertainment facilities. The Miyakoda Area with
trees and clear streams is an ideal spot for picnics
and camping. The Nakatajima Sand Dunes are most well
known for the aesthetic patterns created on the sand
by the wind. Hamamatsu hosts the Hamamatsu Festival
where giant kites are flown in the clear skies of May
and beautifully carved floats are drawn around the
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Hamamatsu Castle |
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Hamamatsu Castle was built by
IeyasuTokugawa when he was staying in theold castle
(Hikuma Castle) as a minor noble. He changed the name
from Hikuma to Hamamatsu when he moved to Hamamatsu
Castle in 1570. The name Hamamatsu, meaning
"coastal pines," was considered to be a
luckier name than Hikuma, meaning "pulling the
reins (in retreat)." He lived in Hamamatsu for
17 years during his youth, later became a Shogun, and
built the foundation of the Edo Era government, which
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Nakatajima Coast & Hamamatsu Festival Pavilion |
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The vast seashore covered with white
sand and a shelterbelt of green pines enchants
visitors with its elegance and rare natural beauty. f you missed the famous Hamamatsu Kite Festival held annually in May, you can still experience the excitement of the kite-flying battles and float processions captured in a spectacular audio/video display at the Hamamatsu Festival Pavilion. |
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Lake Hamanako & Kanzanji Hot Springl |
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The stunning view of the sun setting between the Kosai mountains and its reflection on Lake Hamana is best absorbed from Mt. Okusa, at the Kanzanji Resort. kanzanji, where high-rise hotels line the water front, is home to one of Japan's premier hot springs. The town is thronged by day with young people enjoying water sports and is later filled with adults appreciating the elegance and tranquility of the night. In the area, entertainment facilities include the Hamamatsu Zoo, Flower Park, and Hamana Lake Cableway, all of which can be enjoyed by families, groups, and individuals. If you are feeling fatigued after having so much fun, relax in the hot spa while enjoying a soothing view of Lake Hamana. Contact: |
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Mt.FUJI (The Symbol Of JAPAN) |
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The symbol not only of Shizuoka prefecture but also of Japanese scenery as a whole, Mt Fuji rises majestically on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures. The highest peak in the Fuji volcanic zone, it stands 3,776 m.(12,388 ft.) above sea level. As its nickname "lofty peerless peak" suggests, in name and reality it is the tallest mountain in Japan. With its elegant counical shape, this breath-taking mountain does indeed represent the peak of perfection. One theory has it that the name of the mountain comes from the Ainu word futchi meaning "fire."
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