Feel the seabreeze as you stroll around the hot spring resort.
Kanzanji Onsen is located in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a famous scenic spot. The town has a calm atmosphere, and you can look out over Lake Hamana from anywhere in the city.
You can bike around the city with a rental bicycle or walk leisurely to refresh yourself.
You can bike around the city with a rental bicycle or walk leisurely to refresh yourself.
※The route map is at the bottom of the page.
① Kanzanji Onsen Tourist Association
You can rent a bicycle "Yu-rin" Hamamatsu cycling. ※You can drop off your bike at one of the six terminals around Kanzanji.
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamanako-cycling-road.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamanako-cycling-road.php
② Hamamatsu City Zoo
A zoo set in the rich natural area by Lake Hamana.It is recommended to purchase a dual admissions ticket with the neighboring Hamamatsu Flower Park so that you can enjoy both parks freely.
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamamatsu-city-zoo.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamamatsu-city-zoo.php
③ Lake Hamana Sightseeing Cruiser
It takes a round trip around Lake Hamana, a brackish lake where seawater and freshwater mix. It's about a 30 minute trip. You can board the boat from three locations; Kanzanji port, Flower park port and Seto port (*as of August, 2020).
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamanako-sightseeing-cruiser.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hamanako-sightseeing-cruiser.php
④ Shibuki bridge
It is one of the symbols of Kanzanji Onsen, Shibuki bridge is also known as the red bridge. Since it is located on the west coast of Lake Hamana, the silhouette of the bridge floating in the sunset over Lake Hamana is also beautiful. It is also recommended for a daytime as well as nighttime selfie spot.
⑤ Sun beach
It is exhilarating to bike along the Sun Beach! Sun Beach is characterized by its 460 meters long white sand seashore and quiet waves. When the weather is nice, you may see the cityscape of Mikkabi and Kosai.
Take a break!
＼@Kanzanji monzen street／
＼@Kanzanji monzen street／
⑥ HAMANAKO ENGINE
When you are tired of walking, you can regain some energy by having Kanzanji Onsen Dango "kikone" at HAMANAKO ENGINE!
What is the HAMANAKO ENGINE?
Two old souvenir shops on the Kanzanji temple gate front street have been renovated and rebuilt as a new tourist attraction in the area. It is a recreational facility with a bicycle rental shop and restaurants, etc. inside an open area that is easy for tourists to stop by.
https://www.engine-kanzanji.jp
Two old souvenir shops on the Kanzanji temple gate front street have been renovated and rebuilt as a new tourist attraction in the area. It is a recreational facility with a bicycle rental shop and restaurants, etc. inside an open area that is easy for tourists to stop by.
https://www.engine-kanzanji.jp
⑦ Kanzanji Temple
Sotoshu Kanzanji temple is located in the middle of a slightly elevated mountain at the north end of Kanzanji Onsen Street. You can also pay a visit to the matchmaking guardian and Shokannon (Goddess of Mercy). You can enjoy the walking trail through the mountain.
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/culture/kanzanji-temple.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/culture/kanzanji-temple.php
⑧ Ukimido
The arbor at the end of the 45m dock offers a great view point.
⑨ Hanasakino yu
Finally, how about taking a day trip to an onsen (hot spring) to recharge yourself? Hanasakinoyu , one of onsen resorts in the area, is a five-minute walk from Kanzanji Onsen Tourism Association, where you can rent a bicycle.
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hanasakinoyu.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/activity/hanasakinoyu.php
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[BUS] Take the “Kanzanji Onsen, Murakushi” line bus (40 minutes) at bus stop #1 of the bus terminal to "Kanzanji Onsen" then walk 10 minutes
[TAXI] 35 minutes
[BUS] Take the “Kanzanji Onsen, Murakushi” line bus (40 minutes) at bus stop #1 of the bus terminal to "Kanzanji Onsen" then walk 10 minutes
[TAXI] 35 minutes
2020.9.8 update
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