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Hamamatsu (浜松市, Hamamatsu-shi) 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, [1] making it the prefecture's largest city, with a population density of 500/km 2 (1,300/sq mi) over the total urban area of 1,558.06 km 2 (601.57 sq mi).
Jan 19, 2023 · *This article was sponsored by Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu: A Post Town That Evolved Into a Major Transportation Hub. During the Edo Period (1603 – 1867), Hamamatsu was one of several post towns along the Tokaido road connecting the eastern and western regions of Japan, where it flourished as an important transportation hub.
- The Rise of Japan’s First Shogun & Hamamatsu’s History of Innovation
- Electronic Instruments, Grand Pianos, & Other Instruments in The “City of Music”
- How The Spirit of Innovation Thrives in Hamamatsu
- How to Get to Hamamatsu
Tokugawa Ieyasu spent much of his early adult life at Hamamatsu Castle, built in 1570 to defend against the mighty army of legendary warlord Takeda Shingen. It was from this castle where Tokugawa’s skills as a warlord were honed and tested by the strength of Takeda’s forces, perhaps paving the way for him to become Shogun years later. Tokugawa comm...
Yet it wasn’t until the Edo Period ended that Hamamatsu realized its full potential as a center of industry and innovation. In 1887, Yamaha Torakusu built the first domestically produced reed organ and, ten years later, established the company that would later become known as Yamaha Corporation. Soon, Yamaha began producing a variety of musical ins...
The Yaramaika spirit of Hamamatsu isn’t only limited to its largest businesses. You’ll find that same “can do” confidence in the people of Hamamatsu, from historical figures to modern-day entrepreneurs.
Hamamatsu is so close to Tokyo and Kyoto by bullet train, it makes a great addition to your itinerary if you happen to be staying in either of those cities. To Hamamatsu Station, it takes approximately 1.5 hours from Tokyo and one hour from Kyoto. If you happen to be using the Japan Rail Pass, a stop in Hamamatsu between Tokyo and Kyoto literally c...
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With even all of that aside, Hamamatsu is the home of several musical instrument factories and is the main base and founding city of global powerhouse Yamaha. Indeed, the company began nearly 150 years ago in Hamamatsu City making organs and flourished into the success it’s become today. The main factory even has a showroom that can be both ...
Located in the “Enshu” region of Japan, Hamamatsu is a city of more than 560,000 inhabitants, which makes the second biggest city in the Tokai area, in the middle part of Japan. The Act tower (see picture below) – the tallest building in the Tokai (212m) – is the center of the Act city, the new symbol of Hamamatsu.
May 19, 2024 · Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with a temperate climate all year round. It is one of the sunniest cities in Japan, boasting the most number of days with sunshine. The area is ...
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Mar 12, 2024 · No visit to Hamamatsu would be complete without a visit to Hamamatsu Castle, and Spring is arguably the best season to go, with Hamamatsu Castle Park’s 400+ cherry trees in full bloom. The park is a favorite place for locals to enjoy hanami, so you can also enjoy the energy and festive atmosphere of the park when you visit the castle in the springtime.
