Minami Ward Travel Guide
Hamamatsu
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Suzuki Plaza
Bring your family to Suzuki Plaza and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Hamamatsu. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Lake Hamana
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hamana during your travels in Nishi Ward. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika
Bring your family to Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
You can study the exhibits at Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals.
Hamamatsu Castle
Learn about the local history of Hamamatsu when you spend time at Hamamatsu Castle. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.
Hamamatsu Arena
Catch an event at Hamamatsu Arena during your trip to Hamamatsu. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Minami Ward
Hotel Associa Toyohashi
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, the view was great, and the location is incredibly convenient.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hamamatsu
The property was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly. The only complaint is that check-in is on the second floor without an elevator till you check-in. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Centurion Hotel Hamamatsu
Good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
Fastest elevator I've come across! My room was on the 39th floor..but it felt like i was on the 5th. Great view! The beds are firm. Just nice. I'll return.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Absolutely love the local options for breakfast. Such a large variety.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Toyohashi Hot Spring
Room was great, beds were amazing, amenities excellent. Staff was good and hot springs was nice. Many freebies was totally worth staying here.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Motoshiro-cho
Though Motoshiro-cho may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments.
Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu JASDF Air Park and Museum and Hamamatsu Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Higashi
While visiting Higashi, you might make a stop by sights like Hamamatsu Arena and Meizen Kinpara House.
Nishi Ward
If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Hamanako Garden Park and Maisaka Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kanzanjicho
While visiting Kanzanjicho, you might make a stop by sights like Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Kanzanji Temple.
Hamakita Ward
If you're spending some time in Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park are top sights worth seeing.
