5 Ways to Enjoy Lake Hamana

Most of the attractions and activities around the lake understandably are linked to the water.

Fishing, kayaking, wind surfing and wake boarding are all popular activities on the lake.

Off the water cycling, hiking and paragliding are popular attractions for the more active types whilst flower gardens, onsen resorts and temples are big attractions for those looking for a more relaxed holiday.

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Fly high above Lake Hamana - Explore Shizuoka Activities

Overview Slowly get up to 40 -100 m high from the back of a parasailing boat, and enjoy a “Walk in the sky” at Lake Hamana for 7-8 minutes. We have harnesses for small children so families with children aged 3 and older can enjoy a flight all together. Even a 90 years old lady

If you are looking for a truly unique experience while you are in Japan, don’t miss the Takiya-Ryo Night Spearfishing experience on Lake Hamana.

Setting out from the local boat dock at dusk, the experience starts with a short cruise out to the lake enjoying the sunset from the water.

For about 1.5 hours, the boat cruises around the shallows of the lake and using 8-foot long traditional trident-like spears to spike a wide variety of sea creatures – fish, crab and shrimp if they are in season.

Your catch is then cooked by the fisherman, while you relax on a floating dining raft close to shore.

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Night spearfishing Experience on Lake Hamana - Explore Shizuoka

Experience traditional fishing “Takiya-Ryo” which has a history of over 100 years at beautiful Lake Hamana. The fishing commences at sunset in a small boat and experience catching fish using just a spear and net. Your catch is grilled for dinner while you relax on a floating dining raft close to shore. Enjoy the charm of Lake Hamana.

Kanzanji Temple is a Zen temple located on the hillside of Mt. Tate, facing Uchiura Bay.

The temple shares its origins with Shuzenji Temple on the Izu Peninsula as it is said to have been established by the famous Zen Buddhist Monk Kobo Daishi.

The hot springs were drilled in the 1950s and the area quickly established itself as a onsen destination with many large resort hotels and ryokan being built.

The Kanzanji Onsen area is compact and offers many interesting attractions, restaurants and hot springs.

Take Kanzanji Ropeway to Mt. Okusa to take in spectacular views of the lake.

Lake Hamana is also famous for its food – eel and oysters are particularly popular in the area.

The rivers flowing into the lake bring nutrients that mix with the water from the nearby ocean to provide an abundance of seafood.

The warm climate is perfect for growing fruit such as mandarins and strawberries as well.

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Oyster Farm Experience - Lake Hamana - Explore Shizuoka Activities

Enjoy tasting rare, large-sized, mineral-rich Lake Hamana branded oysters, which you can only eat in the Lake Hamana area. The plan includes one night accommodation at the Waterfront Inn Oyado “Inoue”. You will take a boat from the Inn’s private dock and tour the oyster farm with a guide, taste the hot steamed oysters in the lakeside hut and then enjoy the traditional cuisine which makes you feel at home at “Inoue” on the lake shore.

Thanks to long hours of sunlight and a warmer climate, the area around Lake Hamana is home to many kinds of flowers throughout the year.

The “Amazing Garden Lake Hamana” project consists of seven gardens that showcase the seasonal beauty of Hamamatsu in many colors.