The population of Hamamatsu is 804.968 inhabitants, including approximately 24.336 foreigners, 1.725 Peruvians and 9.321 Brazilians, 320 Bolivians, 29 Argentines, 153 Mexicans, 3,829 Filipinos, 2.683 Chinese, 2.619 Vietnamese, 1.270 Koreans, 899 Indonesians, 314 India, 2 60 Nepal, 230 Thais, 89 years old, Sri Lanka (data provided by city hall), considered the city with the highest concentration of Brazilians in Japan.

Hamamatsu City │ 浜松市

Hamamatsu (浜松市) is a Japanese city located in Shizuoka Prefecture and received city status in July 1911.

 

The population of Nikkei foreigners grew after the change in Japanese immigration law that allowed them to work in Japan. Since 1990, the number of foreigners has grown a lot, but after 2008 the population of foreigners dropped dramatically due to the global crisis, with the government of Hamamatsu having to offer help for some foreigners to return to their countries of origin.

 

Hamamatsu had almost 20 thousand Brazilians, where several Brazilian supermarkets and schools began to appear.

 

Hamamatsu has a humid subtropical climate with cool to mild winters and almost no snow, however it is windy in winter due to the dry monsoon called Enshū no Karakaze, something unique in the region. September is the rainiest month. Temperatures are highest in August, reaching around 39.5°C, and the lowest in January, reaching -6°C.

 

The city is an important industrial center, home to several companies such as Honda, Yamaha and Kawai Pianos, as well as several factories such as Sony and Panasonic. Hamamatsu is well known for the automotive parts and musical instruments, among other things, that are produced here.

 

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Hamamatsu Attractions

  • Washizawa Cave

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    Washizawa Cave (鷲沢風穴) in Hamamatsu City is a very amazing cave to walk around. It has a good structure for all ages with a taste of adventure, and is the …

  • One of the largest and most famous observatory in the city of Hamamatsu (滝沢展望台), with a wide view and a very popular spot for night views. With a height of …

  • Hokoji Temple

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    Hoko-ji (方広寺), is a historic Zen temple that opened in 1371 as the main temple of the Rinzai sect. Located in the western mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, north of Hamamatsu …

  • The Tenryū River (Tenryū-gawa) is a river that flows from Lake Suwa in Okaya of Nagano and passes through the city of Hamamatsu. It is one of foreigners’ favorite places …

  • The Minenosawa Suspension Bridge is a wooden suspension bridge built in 1952 along National Route 152 in Tenryu District, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a long suspension bridge measuring …

  • A beautiful view of the sunrise, at the Mikkabi Takayama observatory in the city of Hamamatsu Observatory – Viewpoint Sunset Trail Parking Night View Shizuoka-ken Hamamatsu-shi Kita-ku Mikkabi-cho 4.4/5 – …

  • There is an amazing way to appreciate the natural beauty of Hamanako (kanzanji), lake Hamana and the Kosai mountains, going up to the Okusayama observatory where you will have a …

  • In 1961, the famous eel pie (うなぎパイ- Unagi Pie) was born in Hamamatsu, born out of the passion of making sweets. And the eel pie is still handmade like it …

  • Japan Air Defense Force (JASDF) Museum Hamamatsu Air Base (Air Park) is a Japan Air Self-Defense Force base located in the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu Air Base …

  • Hamanako Garden Park is a place that everyone can enjoy throughout the four seasons. A paradise of change, where you can relax and enjoy the seasonal scenery. There are more …

  • Shijimizuka Park (蜆塚遺跡 / Shijimizuka Iseki) is an archaeological site that contains settlement remains from the Jomon period, about 4.000 to 3.000 years ago, located in the city of Hamamatsu, …

  • Shirakura Gorge (白倉峡) is a popular gorge to go for a walk in summer, where we can walk for about 30 minutes on foot (about 1km) over bridges, streams and …

  • Sengan Waterfall

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    Sengen Waterfall is located at Camp Takizawa in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. A beautiful and quiet river for children, you can also camp and barbecue, place with parking. A good trail …

  • Nakatajima Dunes – It is one of the three largest dunes in Japan, along with Tottori Dunes in Tottori Prefecture and Kujyūkurihama in Chiba Prefecture. The Dunes extend 0.6 km from …

  • Hamamatsu Zoo is a zoo located near Lake Hamana, boasting a beautiful natural environment and was the first zoo to open in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1950. With over 400 animals …

  • Nisangatsu Touge Observatory is located on Hosoe Mountain north of Lake Hamana with an altitude of 433 meters in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. A small trail that leads to a beautiful …

  • Kanayama Waterfall (金山の滝) is a tributary waterfall of the Tenryu River, a 15-meter-high waterfall located in Shirakura Gorge in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. From the center of Tenryu neighborhood, head north …

  • Kurumeki Otaki Fall is a waterfall with two steps of 5 + 5 meters in height totaling 10 meters, with a wide and very pleasant basin that has not yet …

  • Hosoe Observatory is located in the northern part of the city of Hamamatsu built in 1963, it offers a beautiful view of Lake Okuhana, Lake Hamana, Tsutodagawa, Miyakodagawa, Iiyagawa and …

  • ACT Tower

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    Act Tower (アクトシティ浜松) is a skyscraper located in Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, next to the beautiful Hamamatsu Station, with 212.77 meters high and 45 floors, which makes it the tallest …

  • Ulotto (ウォット) aquarium displays live species of fish from Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu City. In the aquarium section, children can learn about the fish species in Lake Hamana. Each aquarium …

  • Hamakita Forest Park, located in the city of Hamamatsu, covers about 215 hectares and is designated as a special area of Tenryu OkuMikawa Quasi National Park. You can see the …

  • Sanaru Lake Park

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    Sanaru Park sits on the elegant lakefront in Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka. It’s a great place for running, hiking, picnicking, walking in the woods, cycling, doing physical activities and taking …

  • Sejiri Fudo Waterfall (瀬尻不動の滝), is a powerful waterfall with a total height of 120 meters with a series of steps, the main drop being 32 meters, located in the Tenryu …

  • Hataoribuchi waterfall has two levels, but only the lower one can be fully seen and is about 20 meters high and the second waterfall is said to be about 10 …

  • Nakatajima Public Park, Enshu Seaside of Hamamatsu City, a beautiful park, very good for children, with gardens, children’s playground, children’s bicycle path and others. 4.4/5 – (8 votes)

  • Hamamatsu Castle

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    Hamamatsu Castle is located in the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a Castle of great historical importance for Japan, where the famous Samurai Tokugawa Ieyasu lived for …

  • The touching, true love story of two lovers that gave rise to a large rose garden in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. A fairy tale that enchants visitors who come …

  • Hamamatsu Flower Park Hamamatsu Flower Park (はままつフラワーパーク) it is close to Lake Hamana in the city of Hamamatsu, with a mild climate all year round. The total area of the …

  • An Awesome Cruise on Lake Hamana from Hamanako in Hamamatsu City (浜名湖遊覧船 フラワーパーク港). Lake Hamana has the largest circumference of all salt lakes in Japan and is a very picturesque …

  • Hakobuchi Waterfall (箱淵) is a tributary waterfall of the Tenryu River, a 15-meter-high waterfall located in Shirakura Gorge in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. From the center of Tenryu neighborhood, head north …

  • The Iwane waterfall is surrounded by rocks with a 4-meter-high drop, despite being small it has a striking presence and is a tourist spot located in the city of Hamamatsu, …

  • Hataoribuchi Waterfall (機織淵) is a tributary waterfall of the Tenryu River, a waterfall with an impressive 7-meter waterfall, blue-green in color, located in the Shirakura Gorge in the city of …

  • Miyakoda River

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    The crystal clear water of the Miyakoda River is an excellent option for families and children to cool off from the heat and barbecue. The Miyakoda River in the city …

  • Takejubuchi Waterfall (竹十淵) is a tributary waterfall of the Tenryu River, the waterfall itself is not much as it is only 2 meters high, but the pool in front of …

  • The Aoya Fudou waterfall in Hamamatsu city has a drop of 10 meters, very beautiful and refreshing. Shizuoka Hamamatsu Tenryu ward Aoya 1194 4.5/5 – (4 votes)

  • Ryuo Gongen Waterfall is surrounded by steep cliffs over 100 meters high. It is a refreshing waterfall located in the Tenryu district of Hamamatsu City, the water from the waterfall …

  • Isshin Waterfall (一心滝) is located in Sakuma-cho District, Tenryu-ku in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. The waterfall is about 15 meters high, and in front of the waterfall there is an open …

  • The Golden Waterfall (Ogon no Taki), located inside Ryugashido Cave, is the largest underground waterfall in Japan at 30 meters high. If you have never seen an underground waterfall, be …

  • Kamoe Kannon Temple (鴨江観音) is an ancient temple that has a tradition of Kannon-do construction, dating back over 1,000 years, located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. The temple is …

  • Ryugashido Cave (竜ヶ岩洞) is the largest tourist stalactite cave in the Tokai region which lies in the mountains northwest of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka. First discovered in the 1980s inside Ryugashi …

  • Bentenjima Beach is very popular in the summer because it is a quiet place and children can play a lot since it is a safe place. It offers free cold …

  • The Small Cave (Aoya Shyonyudo) is among the attractions on the Tenryu River in the city of Hamamatsu, access to the cave is by car and it is home to …

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