Update-date: Dec 04 2024
Lake Hamana, which can be visited on a day trip from Nagoya, is a popular tourist spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to the beautiful lake, there are various attractions in the surrounding area, such as Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Flower Park. This time, we have picked five recommended restaurants to visit for a meal if you go on a day trip to Lake Hamana. We will introduce a variety of restaurants, from Japanese to French and Italian!
1. KAKA
Located in the heart of historical and cultural city Hamamatsu, KAKA is a beloved local Japanese restaurant. Since its 2009 opening and relocation to landmark Zaza City Hamamatsu, it's been attracting tourists with seasonal delicacies using ingredients from Lake Hamana and premium Japanese black beef. The menu offers authentic seasonal Japanese dishes and creative fusion cuisine. Recommended are the "Kuroge Wagyu Hot Pot Course" and the "Japanese and Western Kiwami Course". Paired with a variety of local Shizuoka sake, KAKA is an ideal spot to experience Hamamatsu's gourmet scene.
KAKA
Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm), [Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station, 6-minute walk from Shin-Hamamamatsu Station on the Enshu Railway. It's on the 1F shopping complex, Zaza City Hamamatsu West Building.
Address: 15-13, Kaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station, 6-minute walk from Shin-Hamamamatsu Station on the Enshu Railway. It's on the 1F shopping complex, Zaza City Hamamatsu West Building.
Address: 15-13, Kaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Map
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2. Sakana Ryouri Senmonten Totoichi
A restaurant that offers carefully crafted fish dishes without using any meat
8 minutes on foot from Hamamatsu Station. The restaurant, which prides itself on a menu full of fish dishes, is [Sakana Ryouri Senmonten Totoichi]. In addition to local fish from Enshunada and Lake Hamana, the seafood, which is airlifted directly from all over the country, is incredibly fresh. One must-try dish is the restaurant's specialty, 'Unagi (eel) Sashimi'. Other dishes include 'Unagi (eel) Shirayaki' and 'Unagi (eel) Chazuke', allowing you to fully enjoy the taste of Lake Hamana unagi (eel).
The interior of the restaurant, lavishly using cedar, pine, and cypress, features a counter with a nostalgic atmosphere and horigotatsu-style private rooms that can accommodate from 2 to 16 people. Additionally, there are tatami seating areas available for up to 20 people. Don't miss out on the extensive selection of local sake that pairs perfectly with the abundant seafood menu, centered around local fish! Be sure to savor it as a memory of your trip.
Sakana Ryouri Senmonten Totoichi
Open: 17:00-23:00 (last order 22:00) / Lunch (4 people and up) Reservation required for course meal : 11:30-14:00 Courses from 8,400JPY; open throughout New Years. Same day reservations are not accepted.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 8 minute walk from Hamamatsu station's north exit. Also, it is within the basic fare for a taxi. Just ask for "Totoichi on Sakanacho Dori."
Address: 3F Pesce Building, 318-2 Sakana-machi8, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 8 minute walk from Hamamatsu station's north exit. Also, it is within the basic fare for a taxi. Just ask for "Totoichi on Sakanacho Dori."
Address: 3F Pesce Building, 318-2 Sakana-machi8, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
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3. Italian Bar ri otto
Enjoy the pairing of chef's special Italian dishes and wine
Located just a 1-minute walk from Shin-Hamamatsu Station, [Italian Bar ri otto] offers excellent access. The dishes, created with a variety of ingredients and the chef's meticulous work, are not only flavorful but also visually stunning. The 'Mikkabi Beef Roast' is notable for its generous portion, and it can be served on two plates for two people.
The interior of the store is a space with a casual yet relaxing atmosphere, where you can feel the warmth of the wood. Above the popular counter seats for solo customers, there is a blackboard displaying recommended menus. In addition to a wide variety of à la carte options, there are also courses available for those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal. Why not spend a pleasant time with carefully selected wines, mainly from Italy?
Italian Bar ri otto
Open: [Sunday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm[Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday/3rd Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
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Closed: Monday/3rd Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
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4. Japanese Cuisine Shiki
A hotel restaurant where you can taste seasonal ingredients unique to Hamamatsu
Located on the 2nd floor of the 'Hotel Crown Palace Hamamatsu,' which is a 3-minute walk from Hamamatsu Station, [Japanese Cuisine Shiki] offers dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Hamamatsu, as suggested by its name. Depending on your budget and the occasion, you can choose from a variety of kaiseki and set meals. You can fully enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine.
In the store, in addition to the spaciously arranged table seats, there are private rooms with table seats for 4 to 10 people and private rooms with tatami mat seating for 6 to 18 people. The tatami mat seating is in a horigotatsu style, making it comfortable for a wide range of ages. With a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients from Hamamatsu, it caters to everything from dinner parties to business entertainment.
Japanese Cuisine Shiki
Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 8:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 1:30 pm)
Closed: ・Excluding holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Closed: ・Excluding holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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5. La Famille
Enjoy French cuisine in a cozy atmosphere welcomed by a smiling chef
Located a 17-minute walk from Miyaguchi Station, [La Famille] offers European cuisine with a focus on French dishes in a cozy, homey atmosphere. Some dishes incorporate Japanese ingredients like miso. In addition to a wide selection of wines to pair with the menu, they also offer sake and other beverages, allowing you to choose according to your mood.
The interior of the store, where French pop music plays, is a casual yet calm space. On the floor, the chef's mother welcomes you, adding to the pleasant, homey atmosphere. You can enjoy dishes made with carefully selected ingredients that the chef personally picks out at the market, from lunch to dinner.
La Famille
Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 8:30 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: Closed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays ※ The restaurant will open if Monday is a holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,700 JPY
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Closed: Closed on the 2nd and 4th Sundays ※ The restaurant will open if Monday is a holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,700 JPY
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