Hamamatsu

Rollercoasters, Japan's longest raft ride, and a cable car ride over Lake Hamana are among the attractions at this park in Kanzanji.

This method of spear fishing at night is unique to the Lake Hamana area. You can rent a boat for up to 4 people, including an experienced fisherman, for ï¿¥27,000 yen. For a little extra you can have your catch cooked and served.

This ferry runs between Kanzanji Hot Spring and Mikkabi-cho, giving some nice views of Lake Hamana. The round trip takes about an hour.

Miyakoda Hiking Course

This "19 km hiking trail" is actually a route on the roads through the area. While quite confusing to the non-Japanese speaker, it does take one past Washizawa Cave, winds up in the mountains a temple, bridges,a waterfall, and finally to Takisawa Observation Platform. A new highway being built across this area seems to have altered some roads and creates for a challenge in route-finding. Be prepared to trek 25-30 km as the 19 km length assumes one does not get lost.

Tenryu River Boat Tour

50-minute guided boat ride through a picturesque section of the river with cliffs and trees lining both banks. Also a good place to put in your own raft or canoe.Due to a boating accident in the summer of 2011 resulting in multiple fatalities, this company has closed operations.

Yu Fukei Shiori

A nice bathhouse not so far from the city center

movie

Watch a movie in Toho Cinemas (http://hlo.tohotheater.jp...), in the Zaza City Complex or at Sun Street Shopping Center in Hamakita.

Thai massage

Get a Thai massage at Celeb (http://www.hamamatsu-town...), located near Lake Hamana. Phone number is 053-449-0478 but use 053-448-7178 for your navigation system, which is the number of the bakery shop cafe "marutaya" at the first floor of same building. The manager of the place obtained her license in Thailand, and speaks little English. Warm atmosphere, and professional service.

National auto and motorcycle racing events.