Higashi Travel Guide
Hamamatsu
Popular places to visit
Hamamatsu Arena
Catch an event at Hamamatsu Arena during your trip to Hamamatsu. Take in the festivals and mountain views 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 Flower Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hamamatsu Flower Park, a lovely green space in Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's 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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Higashi
Hotel Route Inn Hamamatsu Dealer Dori
大浴場あっていい。 予約特典でジュース無料でもらえたりしていい。 周辺にレストランが多くていい。
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
The room was spacious and clean. Furnishings are dated. There is no elevator security, so anyone can travel the elevators. Breakfast buffet was decent. We stayed 3 nights. We came for the musical instrument museum .
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hamamatsu
Staff was welcoming and the on site Family Mart was convenient!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
hospitality, congestion with elevators
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Centurion Hotel Hamamatsu
Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu
The hotel is in a great location. Across from the station. My room had a very distant view of Mt. Fuji. Bed was old and could use an upgrade. Breakfast had a good variety and the staff were helpful
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi
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.
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Enshunada Coastal Park and Nakatajima Sand Dunes are top sights worth seeing.
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.
