Naka Ward Travel Guide
Hamamatsu
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Popular places to visit
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.
Act Tower
After visiting Act Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hamamatsu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
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 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 Naka Ward
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
Richmond Hotel Hamamatsu
The staff's response was good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
EN HOTEL Hamamatsu
Good
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Comfort Hotel Hamamatsu
Great
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Naka 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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Enshunada Coastal Park and Nakatajima Sand Dunes 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.
