Hamamatsu
Japan · ShizuokaJP
City in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan
Hamamatsu is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In September 2023, the city had an estimated population of 780,128 in 340,591 households, making it the prefecture's largest city, with a population density of 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) over the total urban area of 1,558.06 km2 (601.57 sq mi). The city ranked first in the happiness index of Japan's government-designated cities, published by the Japan Research Institute, in both 2018 and 2022.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 800,866
- Coordinates
- 34.700, 137.733
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu belongs to Shizuoka, Japan and has the feel of a sizeable city. Its resident count stands at approximately 800,866. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Hamamatsu
Water Sports in Hamamatsu
(2)Under water sports, Hamamatsu is tagged with Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hamamatsu.
Best time to visit Hamamatsu
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Hamamatsu is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Hamamatsu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hamamatsu known for?
- Hamamatsu, in Shizuoka, Japan, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 800,866 residents.
- What can you do in Hamamatsu?
- Recorded activities in Hamamatsu include Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hamamatsu?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Hamamatsu located?
- Hamamatsu is located in Shizuoka, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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