Hamana Ward

Hamana Ward combines the settled foothills of northern Hamamatsu with Lake Hamana’s open brackish waters, reflecting its position between Shizuoka Prefecture’s uplands and the Pacific coastal plain. Connected to the Pacific Ocean, the lake has long supported aquaculture and is closely associated with unagi, or Japanese eel, a staple of the Hamamatsu area. Inland, Ryūgashidō Cave reveals another side of the ward: a limestone cavern shaped by groundwater over long periods. Ryōtan-ji temple in Inasa adds a cultural stop, known for its formal Japanese garden. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Hamana Ward and Lake Hamana.

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