🏯☀️ Summer Weekend in Hamamatsu: Castle, Music & Eel Delights

#summervacay *Perfect for history buffs • foodies • festival lovers* --- ### **🌞 DAY 1: Castle Quest & Cool Beats** **🚄 9AM:** Shinkansen from Tokyo (1.5hrs) → Hamamatsu Station **🏨 11AM:** Check into **Hotel Associa** (connected to station) **🏯 12PM:** - **Hamamatsu Castle Park** (climb the donjon for city views) - **Secret spot:** Ninja doors in stone walls - **Summer treat:** Matcha shaved ice at castle café **🎷 2PM:** - **Musical Instruments Museum** (play global instruments) - **Act Plaza** cool break (see if concerts are scheduled) **🍢 7PM:** - **Eel feast** at Unagi Hirokawa (Michelin Bib Gourmand) - **Nakatajima Sand Dunes** sunset walk --- ### **🎆 DAY 2: Summer Festivals & Lake Breezes** **🎏 8AM:** - **Hamamatsu Kite Museum** (July = giant kite battles!) - Breakfast at **Piano Café** (musical pancakes) **🚴 11AM:** - Bike along **Lake Hamana** (rental near Entetsu Dept Store) - **Hamamatsu Fish Market** lunch (try sakura ebi rice bowls) **🎇 4PM:** - **Summer festival prep** (check dates for Enshu fireworks) - **Yamaha Innovation Road** factory tour **🍺 8PM:** - **Yatai hopping** at Entetsu Alley - Craft beer at **Hamamatsu Brewery** --- ### **🎁 DAY 3: Souvenir Hunt** **☕ 9AM:** - Coffee at **Tsuki no Usagi** (moon rabbit theme) - Last castle photos in morning light **🛍️ 11AM:** - Must-buy souvenirs: - **Unagi pies** (eel-shaped cookies) - **Gorgeous kites** - **Yamaha tuning forks** **🚆 2PM:** Return with summer memories --- ### **📸 Summer Magic Shots:** 1. **Castle + sunflower field** (July bloom) 2. **Kite festival** action shots 3. **Lake Hamana** sunset 4. **Festival yukata** selfies **💡 Summer Tips:** ✔️ **Hydrate!** Vending machines sell salt candies ✔️ **July 3-5:** Nakatajima Fireworks ✔️ **Rent e-bikes** to beat the heat **#hamamatsusummer #samuraicastle #eelparadise #japanfestivals** 🎐 **Tag your festival buddy!**