iN HAMAMATSU.COM | Activity | Nakatajima Dune

Nakatajima are sand dunes, which extend 0.6 km from north to south, and 4 km from east to west. From the dunes you can see the sprawling coast of Enshu-nada with an unobstructed view. The wind on the dunes creates a pattern called "fumon"; it resembles a beautiful work of art. Loggerhead turtles, which are an endangered species, come on shore to lay eggs in summer. The eggs are protected and released by a local nonprofit organization. The west side of the dunes become a site for flying kites on May 3, 4, and 5 every year, so you can see many kites flying in the sky. This place is also often used as a filming location for movies or promotional videos.

Nakatajima sand dunes are also a famous place for watching the first sunrise of the year. It is said in Japan that seeing the first sunrise of the year is an auspicious event. How about viewing the golden shining sea from the dunes?

A huge park that spreads west for 15km and consists of three areas. The areas are called "windmill park," "Sekijin-no-hoshi park," and "kite-field park". You can enjoy various activities such as sports, recreations, and the observation of nature.

The Festival Hall introduces the history of Hamamatsu Matsuri, explains the creation process behind the big kites at the festival, and exhibits some of the big kites, happis, and floats. There are also souvenirs that are only available here!

Visitors can see the exhibition of documents about environmental protection activities, including those for loggerhead turtles. There is also a tearoom where you can try organically grown foods.

This cafe serves pizzas and breads that are baked in a stone oven out of a conspicuous retro camping car. From the stone oven to the café itself, and of course the pizzas as well, all are made by the owner - who is a surfer!

This is a bicycle shop which is recognized as a Bicycle Pit for the cycle tourists who travel to Hamamatsu. There are various goods related to bicycles.

Customers can enjoy a generously portioned burger in a comfortable room where they can relax and enjoy their time. Pets are allowed in the outdoor areas as well.

This is one of the few restaurants where you can have real Peruvian cuisine. Various kinds of alcohol are also available to try. Lunch sets are reasonable on weekdays!

Here food and drinks which contain "Unagi-imo," sweet potato grown with famous Hamamatsu eels as fertilizer, are sold. There are also goods featuring the Unagi- imo character. Unagi-imo pudding is especially popular!

A hot spring day spa. It is close to Enshuhama beach, and the large open air spa that is surrounded by nature is the pride of this hot spring. You can relax after taking a bath since there are restaurants and a massage salon.

ADDRESS　Nakatajima-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamtsu-shi, Shizuoka

TRANSPORT　From Hamamatsu station
[BUS]　Take the "No.4 Nakatajima" line bus (20 minutes ride) at bus stop #6 of bus the bus terminal to "Nakatajima Sakyu"
[TAXI]　15 minutes
[CAR]　Around 20 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu I.C.
※Free parcking available

2022.1.21 update
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