Nishi Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red torii gate in the water with a bridge in the background.
A small pond with lily pads surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to a house.
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A garden pathway with an archway of flowers leading to a group of people.
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A river with a paved walkway on both sides, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
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A cable car over a large body of water, surrounded by dense greenery and urban buildings.
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A red torii gate in the water with a bridge in the background.

Lake Hamana

8.4/10 (200 reviews)
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.
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Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals

Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4396-1 Yamazaki, Yuto-cho Hamamatsu
The price is AU$108 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$108
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Hamamatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Yuto Culture Center and Hamanako Garden Park are located ...
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Wan Wan Paradise Hamanako

Wan Wan Paradise Hamanako

3 out of 5
Kanzanji-cho 260-1 Hamamatsu
The price is AU$133 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$133
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this ryokan in Hamamatsu. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hamamatsu City Zoo and Hamamatsu Flower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
"Nothing bad about hotel staff were lovely - but rude guests letting dogs bark early morning and at breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Wan Wan Paradise Hamanako
Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu

Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu

4 out of 5
399-1 Kanzanji, Nishi-ku Hamamatsu Shizuoka
The price is AU$717 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$717
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this ryokan in Hamamatsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Hamanako Music Box Museum ...
Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu
Hotel Kikusuitei

Hotel Kikusuitei

2 out of 5
398 Kanzanji-cho, , Hamamatsu Shizuoka (prefecture)
Stay at this hotel in Hamamatsu. Enjoy a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Hamanako Music Box Museum are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
"Hotel is very dated and run down. Looks like the hotel has not been invested in for 40years. Staff are amazing, so obliging and willing to help. Onsen is lovely."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2019

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Hotel Kikusuitei
Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen Arashi no Yakata

Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen Arashi no Yakata

2 out of 5
279 Kanzanjicho, Chuo-ku Hamamatsu Shizuoka Prefecture
The price is AU$68 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$68
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Hamamatsu. Popular attractions Lake Hamana and Hamamatsu City Zoo are located nearby.
Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen Arashi no Yakata
Hotel Route Inn Hamamatsunishi Inter

Hotel Route Inn Hamamatsunishi Inter

3 out of 5
6015-1, Chuo-ku, Koto-Cho Hamamatsu Shizuoka-ken
The price is AU$112 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$112
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Hamamatsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nukumori-no-Mori Village and Hamamatsu JASDF Air Park ...
Hotel Route Inn Hamamatsunishi Inter
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Our guide on where to stay in Nishi Ward

Find the best Nishi Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese castle with a black roof, white walls, and a stone base.
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Naka Ward

If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Municipal Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a bridge connecting to a larger city across a river.
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Kita Ward

While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Lake Hamana.

A traditional Japanese shrine with a tiled roof, stone lanterns, and a red railing.

Kanzanjicho

While visiting Kanzanjicho, you might make a stop by sights like Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Kanzanji Temple.

A modern building with a large glass facade and the Suzuki logo.

Minami Ward

If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Enshunada Coastal Park and Nakatajima Sand Dunes are top sights worth seeing.

A red train on tracks with overhead power lines, a white fence, and a tree on the right.

Higashi

While visiting Higashi, you might make a stop by sights like Hamamatsu Arena and Meizen Kinpara House.

Nishi Ward Travel Guide

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