Panoramic views of Lake Hamana! 15 hotels with stunning views that will make you feel like you're at a resort

When you think of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, you probably think of ``eel.'' While driving, you can eat sweets at ``Eel Pie Factory'', be soothed by the flowers at ``Hamanako Garden Park'', and get a little exercise while watching the animals at ``Hamamatsu City Zoo'', which has many hills. , there are many sightseeing spots to visit. And don't forget the majestic Lake Hamana! There is an abundance of delicious seafood, and there are many onsen ryokan and hotels in the area, making it perfect for a relaxing stay.

If you are traveling to Hamamatsu, why not stay at a hotel with a great view near Lake Hamana? If you stay in a wonderful place, you can make memories of your trip and feel more satisfied. When you look at the vast Lake Hamana, it seems that all your daily fatigue and worries will be purified. We will introduce hotels around Lake Hamana that have a good location, have Lake Hamana onsen, and serve delicious meals.

It is about 20 minutes by car from the Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu Nishi IC, or about 30 minutes by taxi from JR Hamamatsu Station. "Grand Mercure Hamanako Resort & Spa". It is an all-inclusive package that includes meal, onsen, activities, etc. in the accommodation fee. In addition to drinks, snacks, and sweets in the lounge, the hot onsen baths, meal in the restaurant, and use of the garden pool are also included. You can fully enjoy staying at the hotel.

The rooms are available in Superior Standard, Classic and Suite types, and boast spacious rooms of 36㎡ or more. You can choose from lake view or ocean view. The Standard Twin Connecting Room can accommodate up to nine people, making it perfect for a three-generation family or group trip. No matter which room you stay in, you can use the welcome lounge. Relax with some drinks or juice.

The bath comes from Yuto Onsen, a private hot onsen that gushes out from 500 meters underground. It also has a carbonated bath, open-air bath, and mist sauna. The photo shows an ethnic-style open-air bath. It's spacious and has a great sense of openness. You can feel like you're traveling to Asia while staying in Japan. If you take a relaxing soak while looking at the night sky, your daily fatigue and stress will be blown away.

For meal, try the buffet restaurant. You can enjoy dishes made with local Lake Hamana ingredients. For dinner, you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, such as roast beef, Rossini-style beef burgers and monaka sushi. Sweets and alcohol are also available. For breakfast, in addition to fruit and vegetable smoothies, there are Western dishes such as original petit hot dogs and classic pancakes, as well as seafood. Shizuoka's local cuisine is also worth checking out.

``Hotel Wellseason Hamanako'' is close to ``Hamanako Pal Pal'' and ``Hamamatsu City Zoo,'' making it a perfect base for sightseeing. The ``Japanese modern type'' guest rooms incorporate Japanese tastes and have a relaxing space with soft lighting. The lake view rooms in the Sky Court building offer a panoramic view of Lake Hamana. This hotel is ideal for people who don't have time to forget about everyday life and truly relax.

Guests can enjoy visiting hot springs at the day trip onsen facility ``Hanasaki no Yu'' and the open-air bath ``Hitotoki no Yu'' for guests only. There is also an open-air bath where you can feel the nature of the garden, a rock bath with natural stones, a silk bath, and a sauna, so one night or two is not enough, so we recommend staying for several nights. Whether you like onsen or baths, you'll surely forget the time and enjoy onsen. Additionally, shampoo bars are available at the women's bathhouse, so you can choose one depending on your mood that day.

After enjoying plenty of onsen, enjoy ♪ dinner meal the colorful "buffet" or the "Hamamatsu Power Food Kaiseki" kaiseki, a multi-course meal where you can enjoy local Hamamatsu ingredients. With a kaiseki, you can enjoy meal without leaving your seat. The buffet has a lineup of local gourmet foods such as Hamamatsu's famous Hamamatsu gyoza and eel, as well as luxurious ingredients such as steak and crab that change with the seasons. Eat well and release stress.

Hamanako Kanzanji onsen onsen Kinryu is a traditional onsen ryokan that boasts one of the oldest histories in Kanzanji Onsen, and was even visited by the poet Akiko Yosano. The 31 guest rooms include Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, twin rooms, and Japanese-style suites with private bathrooms made entirely of cypress wood. You can enjoy a relaxing time with a magnificent view of Lake Hamana from every room.

In the public bath, you will be welcomed by a spacious bathtub made entirely of cypress. After relaxing for a while surrounded by the scent and warmth of wood, you can also enjoy the open-air open-air bath overlooking the Uchiura of Lake Hamana and Mt. Okusa right before your eyes. You can enjoy hot onsen with different temperatures, such as a Shigaraki ware bath and a rock bath, so it's fun to compare them.

As this ryokan originally started as a Japanese restaurant, the dinner menu includes seasonal dishes that are both delicious and visually appealing. Local ingredients such as ``sakura sea bream from Mikawa Bay'', ``clams from Lake Hamana'', and ``wild conger conger from the Enshu Sea'' are prepared by the chef, who specializes in Japanese cuisine, and show off the colors of each season. Another great feature is that you can enjoy meal to your heart's content in your room or at a private restaurant.

Kanzanji Sago Royal Hotel is located in Kanzanji onsen, Lake Hamana, and has the atmosphere of a resort hotel. You can also see the foot of Mt. Tate, where the famous Soto sect Kanzanji Temple is located. During the day, you can enjoy the open view of the blue sky and the lake, and in the evening, you can see the sunset over Lake Hamana from the lobby on the first floor, creating a romantic moment.In the summer, the resort-like pool is also popular.

There are Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms where you can enjoy the comfort of a onsen atmosphere like this one, so you can choose according to your preference, but almost all rooms have a view of Lake Hamana. It would be nice to sit on a chair by the window and enjoy a drink with your lover or close friends while looking out at the view of Lake Hamana. I feel like I can have deep conversations that I wouldn't normally be able to have ♡

From the observatory large bath and open-air bath on the 10th floor, the top floor of the hotel, you can enjoy the best view of Lake Hamana. The feeling of melting into the blue sky and the lake will make you want to enter again and again. The spring quality is also a chloride spring with a high salt concentration, which is said to improve pain, so you can get rid of the pain in your legs and lower back after a busy day and relax your body. Cold tea and cold water (free) are available at the after-bath salon. It's a place with a great view, so it's perfect for meeting up.

For dinner, enjoy a smokeless roaster Japanese-style grill and individually plated kaiseki cuisine at Hamanako Dining Kukai. There is a gorgeous grilled seafood with Japanese black beef, clams, shrimp, and more, as well as colorful kaiseki dishes. In addition, at the special corner, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat eel kabayaki and beef skewers, as well as all-you-can-drink soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. I'm looking forward to having the fun of grilling it myself, enjoying the local specialty eel, and having all-you-can-drink alcohol♪

`` Hotel Green Plaza Hamanako'' is attractive because all rooms have lake views. This hotel has good access to the main sightseeing spots around Lake Hamana, making it a convenient base for sightseeing around Lake Hamana. All guest rooms are Japanese-Western style. Please be healed by the beautiful Lake Hamana that stretches out beyond the large windows.

Dinner is buffet style with about 50 types of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. The menu includes the famous Hamamatsu gyoza and beef sukiyaki, all of which are so appealing that you'll want to try them all. Furthermore, in the live kitchen, you can enjoy piping hot kabayaki eel, tempura, and charcoal-grilled yakiniku! Also, don't miss the fresh sashimi and sushi. For breakfast, you can enjoy local dishes such as kettle-fried whitebait caught at a local fishing port, ``Plump Boiled Clams'' recommended by the head chef, and ``Lake Hamana Seaweed Tsukudani.''

The indoor bath of the large public bath ``Douyu no Yu'' is a wakashiyu, but the open-air bath is onsen where you can enjoy a spectacular view. If you try your best to get up early, you can even see the sun rise. Bask in the morning sun while soaking in a soothing hot onsen. It seems to have a great refreshing effect. In addition, shampoo bars are provided in the women's bath. Choose your favorite from the 5 types.

Mikkabi onsen Hamanako Lakeside Plaza exudes a tropical atmosphere. The free shuttle service (reservation required in advance) is convenient as it picks up not only the station but also Mikabi Seto Port, where the Lake Hamana sightseeing boat is located, and the express bus stop. Not only are there plenty of activities, but you can also stay overnight with your dog. You can choose from a variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, and they are characterized by their spaciousness, so you can spend a relaxing time. It's nice to be dazed while looking at the view of Lake Hamana from the window ♪

The hotel has a bathhouse where you can enjoy projection mapping. In addition, we are proud of onsen spring bath, which overlooks Lake Hamana. You can relax in a hot onsen while looking at the calm lake and the changing sky, or you can soak in a relaxing bath or a migratory bath where you can expect a massage effect, and your fatigue will be blown away! We also hold event baths, so you'll never get bored no matter how many times you bathe. The summer pool is also popular for families, couples, and girls traveling.

The dinner buffet at Restaurant Shikisai is attractive for its colorful Japanese and Western menu. It also has dishes using eel, a specialty of Lake Hamana. In particular, the live kitchen is popular for its tempura, sushi, steaks, and other dishes prepared by chefs right in front of you. The freshly made food is exceptionally delicious. Why not enjoy as much of your favorite food as you like to your heart's content?

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"Kai Enshu" is a onsen ryokan where you can enjoy Lake Hamana, eel, and the charm of Shizuoka tea ceremony. A luxurious inn filled with the charm of Shizuoka. Why not stay a little more luxuriously on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries? All guest rooms are ``Enshu Tsumugi no Ma'', a local room. Items made from Hamamatsu's traditional fabric ``Enshu Cotton Pongee'' decorate the rooms. Enjoy a relaxing moment while looking out over Lake Hamana.

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After you arrive, you can enjoy local entertainment at the travel library, ``Bicharaku Hospitality''. Seasonal hospitality such as the ``Shizuoka Pilgrimage Tea Tasting Experience'' and the ``Flower Scented Tea Tasting Experience'' are irresistible to Japanese tea lovers. The ``Micharaku Lounge'' in the Travel Library has a small elevated space overlooking the spectacular view. The aromatic tea and the unique view will soothe your body and mind.

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Dinner is served in a relaxed atmosphere at meal. Seasonal kaiseki dishes that incorporate an abundance of seasonal ingredients, including eels from Lake Hamana, are carefully prepared from appetizers to sweet dishes, and the deliciousness of the dishes will make you smile. The dishes and presentation are also carefully selected and colorful. Since fugu (blowfish) is available all year round, you may also choose the "fugu una kaiseki" (blowfish eel dinner). A sumptuous dinner of torafugu, the king of fugu, and eels, a specialty of Lake Hamana, will surely be a memorable part of your trip.

Kanzanji ryokan onsen onsen can relax and enjoy the changing scenery of Lake Hamana from the window. There are 60 guest rooms in total, including pure Japanese-style rooms as shown in the photo, Japanese-Western rooms with a modern atmosphere that were completely renovated in 2023, and special rooms with private open-air baths. Why not forget about your busy daily life for a while and spend some peaceful time gazing at the lakeside?

``Tokiwasure Kaikatei'' has 7 types of baths where you can enjoy the Kanzanji onsen. In addition to the rustic open-air rock bath, the large ``Rainbow Bath'' where LED lights create a rainbow of seven colors in the bathtub, there are also Jacuzzi baths, sleeping baths, and cascading baths. As the name of ryokan suggests, you'll want to forget about time and enjoy a leisurely tour of the hot springs.

For dinner, either ``Hanaumi,'' a meal where you can enjoy local produce while overlooking Lake Hamana, or ``Hanakoji,'' where you can enjoy meal in the comfort of your own private room. Kaiseki cuisine where you can compare the tastes of Shizuoka's proud branded beef "Mineno Beef" and "Enshu Yumesaki Beef", as well as eel where you can fully enjoy famous eel such as "Eel Kabayaki", "Eel Shirayaki", "Eel Kamameshi", etc. You'll also be happy to be able to choose your favorite kaiseki menu.

Hotel Harvest Hamanako has an open, resort feel. On its vast 510,000 square meter grounds, you can enjoy aqua cycles, tennis, futsal, putt-putt golf, and even marine sports, so it's a recommended hotel for those who want to have an active stay. This room is a 41 square meter Western-style room with Lake Hamana stretching out in front of you. There are also a wide variety of other types of rooms, all of which are spacious, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed resort life.

The hotel has a large onsen bath that can be used from 3:00 PM to 24:00. On sunny days, you can fully enjoy the view of Lake Okuhamana, and in the evening there is also an open-air bath where you can watch the sunset. You may find yourself taking a long bath because of the sense of openness that you can't experience in the city.

For dinner, we recommend the buffet where you can enjoy lots of local gourmet food (limited to days before holidays and during certain periods). Hamamatsu gyoza and eel, a specialty of Lake Hamana, are also available. This ``Unagi Chazuke'' is a luxurious ochazuke made with delicious eel rice. It's nice to be able to enjoy local meal. Please enjoy the happiness of eating as much delicious food as you like.

The Ocean Hamanako Benten Resort is located right in front of JR Bentenjima Station. It's so close that you can see it from the station platform. You can leave your big luggage behind and go sightseeing right away. The hotel has a colorful exterior with palm trees and a resort feel, overlooking a spectacular view of Lake Hamana and the red torii gate that is the symbol of Bentenjima. At night, both the large torii gate and the exterior are lit up, making it look magical. We also recommend taking a walk at night.

Outside the window, there is a completely unobstructed view. You can see the beautiful view of Lake Hamana from both the Oceanside and Lakeside rooms. The open-feeling rooms will give you a relaxing time. The "Modern Japanese Twin" has a low bed placed on the tatami mat. You can relax in the convenience of a Western-style room and the relaxing atmosphere of a Japanese-style room.

At the large natural onsen bath, you can enjoy Bentenjima onsen while looking out at the blue sea, large lake, and clear sky. Lose yourself of time and take a relaxing bath in the large onsen bath with an ocean view and the claw-foot open-air bath (boiling water) on the terrace. Once your body warms up, you can also have a massage that comes to your room. It's nice to reward yourself once in a while ♡

meal are served buffet style, allowing you to eat as much as you like of whatever you like. Fresh seafood from Lake Hamana and the Enshu Nada Sea, just landed at the fishing port, and local vegetables are lined up. Asari clams grown in the natural tidal flats of Lake Hamana, the local specialty eel, green laver, whitebait caught in the Enshu Nada Sea, and more. All of the dishes are delicious, made with an abundance of local ingredients that are unique to this place.

Hamanako Kanzanji onsen Hotel Kikusuitei is a hotel with a lake view overlooking Lake Hamana from all rooms. In addition to the reasonably priced Japanese-style rooms in the East Building, there are also high-grade rooms in the West Building, such as the Japanese-Western Special Room and the ``Reiwa Modern Room 325 Special Room.'' Five types of rooms are available. Choose a room according to your budget and purpose, and enjoy the view of Lake Hamana freely.

``Hoshi no Seseragi'' is a onsen open-air bath that looks like a stage built on the lake, and ``Ao no Yawaragi'' is built in the style of a palace and offers a view of Lake Hamana. The two open-air baths are open to men and women on a monthly basis. Surrender yourself to the endless sky and the majestic scenery of Lake Hamana, and your daily worries will be blown away.

For dinner, you can enjoy a highly flexible course meal where you can choose sashimi and grilled dishes based on the blessings of Enshu. Hamamatsu is associated with eel, so many people come here after eating it, so the basic course menu does not include eel. The grilled dishes you can choose from include ``specially selected Mineno beef'', ``live abalone'', and ``eel from Lake Hamana'', so choose the ingredients according to your tastes and mood and fill your heart and stomach with your own Wagamama Kaiseki♪

Hotel Listel Hamanako has lake views from all guest rooms and a sky pool on the rooftop. It also has natural onsen, making it the perfect hotel for those who want to fully refresh themselves. The recommended room is the Japanese modern room. The bed is placed on a tatami floor, so you can relax with your shoes off. You'll want to spend some time relaxing while looking out at Lake Hamana.

We are proud onsen our natural hot springs, which are alkaline and said to be beautiful hot springs. You may feel that your skin becomes smoother every time you enter it. The open-air bath has a roof, so you can enjoy it even in bad weather. Regain your true self by looking at the seasonal scenery and majestic Lake Hamana.

The dinner buffet features a variety of ``Hamamatsu Power Foods'' made with ingredients grown in the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area. With fresh fish from the waters around Shizuoka, organic vegetables sent directly from local farmers, Mikkabi beef croquettes, and Lake Hamana's famous eel, you'll be spoiled for choice. A popular feature is the live kitchen where the chef prepares the food right in front of you. The deliciousness of freshly cooked, piping hot food is the climax of your trip. Just for today, forget about dieting and eat to your heart's content to heal yourself.

`` Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen Hotel Yamaki'' is about a 1-minute walk from ``Kanzan-ji Temple,'' and you can also access famous spots on foot. Another good point is that you can use it at a reasonable price.You can also use the public bath and pool (in summer only) for free at the Sago Royal Hotel, which is just a short walk away. You can also enjoy the beautiful sunset from the rooms overlooking Lake Hamana. It's a small hotel with 9 rooms, so you'll be happy to receive attentive hospitality.

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For breakfast, we will use the "Sago Royal Hotel" which is right next door. During the summer, you can enjoy a rich variety of buffets, and during other seasons, you can enjoy a set menu. Even with the set, drinks and bread are all you can eat and drink. Let's have a lot and recharge our energy!

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The baths, which are 100% natural onsen, are made of marble in the men's bath and granite in the women's bath. You can also use onsen at "Sago Royal Hotel" for free, so it feels like you're getting a good deal! Let's enjoy onsen with a different atmosphere. (Photo is of Sago Royal Hotel.)

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THE SCENE Hamanako is located on a hilltop with a 180-degree view of Lake Hamana. It is a resort hotel where you can stay with your dog. The rooms are divided into standard, deluxe, superior and suites, and even the standard rooms are spacious, at over 33 square meters, so you can have a comfortable stay even with your beloved dog. This is a hotel that dog lovers will want to visit at least once, not only for those traveling with their beloved dog, but also for those who want to be soothed by the sight of the dogs they meet inside the hotel.

The hotel is equipped with an oxygen capsule that is sure to have a relaxing and fatigue-relieving effect. There is also a relaxation salon called "grasp spa" where you can receive treatments such as aroma oil treatments and hand massages, as well as a large public bath, so you can pamper yourself every once in a while and completely release yourself from the fatigue of everyday life. There are also two dog runs, one indoor and one outdoor, for dogs (images are for illustrative purposes only).

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The concept of dinner is "New food culture in Lake Hamana and Mikkabi". Enjoying meal slowly while gazing at the magnificent Lake Hamana spread out before you is sure to bring you the most luxurious moment. Charge up with plenty of nutrition and energy. Dog meal are also available outside of the hours of 1am to 5am.

Hamanako Wanwan Paradise Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Hamana, is a resort hotel where you can spend time with your dog. There are three dog runs: outdoor, courtyard, and indoor, complete with dog carts and a photo studio. There are no restrictions on the breed or number of dogs that can stay overnight, so you can travel with your dog.

On the third floor of the hotel, there are large public baths ``Daidara-no-Yu'' and ``Bocchi-no-Yu'' that overlook Lake Hamana from large windows. There is also an open-air bath. How about spending the ultimate relaxing time gazing blankly at the lakeside while immersing yourself in Kanzanji onsen, which has a high salt concentration and can be expected to have a fatigue-relieving effect?

For dinner, you can eat in the hotel's hall, the Japanese restaurant ``Himawari,'' or, as an option, the private meal room ``Hanakoji.'' In addition to the "Special Kaiseki" where you can enjoy kabayaki domestic eel and A5 rank Shizuoka Japanese black beef, there is also the "Hayagi Kaiseki" which features four types of seafood carefully selected by the head chef. You can bring your dog with you to the restaurant, so you can relax and enjoy delicious food with peace of mind.

If you feel a little tired, let's extend your legs to Lake Hamana. The majestic nature that is not found in the city and Lake Hamana, which boasts one of the largest lakes in Japan, will make you forget your daily life. Also, stay at a hotel with a panoramic view of Lake Hamana, eat plenty of delicious foods such as eel, a local specialty, and pamper yourself to your heart's content.