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 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 Arena
Catch an event at Hamamatsu Arena during your trip to Hamamatsu. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.
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.
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Top hotels in Minami Ward
Hotel Associa Toyohashi
部屋も綺麗でした
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu
I have stayed here multiple times and it’s a Very good location and big rooms in premium categories. Good choices for breakfast also. Only complaint is the lack of a gym and health club facility. In today’s day and age this is a must. There is enough space and it will elevate the guest experience. ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Toyohashi Hot Spring
Nice size room and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
hospitality, congestion with elevators
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Centurion Hotel Hamamatsu
Not good
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hamamatsu
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 Municipal Art Museum.
Naka Ward
If you're spending some time in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Municipal Art Museum 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 Hamamatsu Flower Park 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.
