Minami Ward Travel Guide
Hamamatsu
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Suzuki Plaza
Bring your family to Suzuki Plaza and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Hamamatsu. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Lake Hamana
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.
Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika
Bring your family to Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Hamamatsu Flower Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hamamatsu Flower Park, a lovely green space in Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments
You can study the exhibits at Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hamamatsu. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals.
Hamamatsu Castle
Learn about the local history of Hamamatsu when you spend time at Hamamatsu Castle. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Le Grand Mishima
Hotel Associa Toyohashi
Great location, at the train station, close to shops and tram. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
Friendly and well-staffed hotel. Lovely music theme carries through decor from elevator doors to carpeting. Well appointed rooms with nespresso and many other amenities. Excellent and varied breakfast buffet featuring many different cuisines as well as local fare. Highly recomment
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Toyohashi Hot Spring
Yes clean rooms and and secured parking
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu
The hotel is in a great location. Across from the station. My room had a very distant view of Mt. Fuji. Bed was old and could use an upgrade. Breakfast had a good variety and the staff were helpful
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Great breakfast, really nice onsen.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Motoshiro-cho
Though Motoshiro-cho may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments.
Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu JASDF Air Park and Museum and Hamamatsu Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Higashi
While visiting Higashi, you might make a stop by sights like Hamamatsu Arena and Meizen Kinpara House.
Nishi Ward
If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Hamanako Garden Park and Maisaka Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kanzanjicho
While visiting Kanzanjicho, you might make a stop by sights like Hamanako Palpal Theme Park and Kanzanji Temple.
Hamakita Ward
If you're spending some time in Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park are top sights worth seeing.
