[Shizuoka] For a weekend outing! Recommended spots in Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka is a place rich in nature where you can enjoy a variety of seasonal blessings and scenery, with views of the sea, mountains, rivers, lakes, and Mt. Fuji in the distance. It takes about 30 minutes from Nagoya by bullet train, so it is highly recommended as a sightseeing spot that you can enjoy even on a day trip.

When you think of Hamamatsu, you might think of gyoza dumplings, eels, and Hamanako, but there are many other attractive spots. This time, we will introduce spots in Hamamatsu that will make you want to go to Hamamatsu right now. Please use this as a reference for your weekend outings!

Handmade soba shop like a cafe
"Homemade flour handmade soba naru"

The first place I would like to introduce is “Homemade Flour Handmade Soba naru” located in the downtown area, a 1-minute walk from Enshu Railway “Daiichi-dori Station”. I heard that there is a stylish and delicious soba restaurant in Hamamatsu and went there.

At first glance, I wondered if there was a stylish soba noodle shop in such a place. I wondered, and then I saw a signboard!

exterior.

The shop is located on the second floor of a multi-tenant building.

When I went up the stairs, I saw a signboard with a picture of soba noodles. I have a feeling it's already fashionable.

As I climbed the stairs, I found a wall full of buckwheat noodle art. In the gallery attached to the restaurant, they hold exhibitions and live performances by artists. It is exciting even before you eat.

Even though we were there when it has just opened, there was already a line of people waiting in line. While we were waiting, we had hot tea and books selected by the owner, so our turn came quickly.

This time, I had the "Weekday limited soba lunch set (1,100 yen)". For the menu, you can choose either egg rolls, side dishes of the day, Seiro soba or kake soba.

Soba noodles are hand-cut thin 28 soba noodles that are whitish in color. Carefully selected buckwheat hulls are removed from the round dough and then carefully ground into homemade flour to create a rich aroma.

It went down well and was very delicious. Dashi rolled eggs and small bowls were also elegantly seasoned. Each vessel is wonderful, so it pleases both the eyes and the tongue.

Enjoying soba noodles in a sophisticated space that you wouldn't expect from a soba restaurant is the best experience. At dinner time, there are plenty of side dishes that go well with alcohol, so please try it.

[Homemade flour handmade soba naru]
Address: 〒430-0928 102/12 Itaya-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Hand-made soba naru 2F
Hours: Lunch (11:30-14:00), Dinner (18:00-21:30)
https://www.narusoba.com/news/

Hamamatsu's cultural transmission spot
"KAGIYA Building"

The KAGIYA Building was built in 1961 and is over 50 years old. Originally, the building was a deserted building with few stores, but Maruhachi Real Estate redeveloped it to "enhance the cultural value of the area," and in October 2012, it was reborn as a new "store and working space" for young creators.

The location is a 10-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka.

Near the entrance on the west side of the 1st floor, there is a signboard of the residents.

The building houses a nostalgic pure coffee shop, as well as unique stores from the first basement floor to the fourth floor, including a BAR, a live music club, a gallery, and vessels. All tenants are now fully occupied, and the building is attracting attention from outside the prefecture as one of Hamamatsu's most fashionable spots.

This is a "Good Luck" sign by San Francisco artist Jeff Canham. He painted this sign in sympathy with the KAGIYA Building's desire to "create a creative community of young people in the city center of Hamamatsu.

The interior of the building is decorated with logos and signs that match the retro feel of the good old building.

In the building, there is also a shop "BOOKS AND PRITNS" designed by Shingo Wakaki, who is active as a photographer and movie director.

Unfortunately, most of them were closed on this day, so I could only see inside the building.

The KAGIYA building is a mixture of various cultures. Just strolling around the building was very interesting, and I will definitely return next time. If you are going on a trip to Hamamatsu, please check the regular closing days and stop by.

[KAGIYA Building]
https://kagiyabldg.hamazo.tv/

You can buy exquisite handmade sauces
"Tori Sauce direct sales place"

When you visit Hamamatsu, you should definitely go to Torii Sauce Direct Sales. Torii Shokuhin's sauces are loved by the citizens of Hamamatsu, and the company continues to produce handmade sauces by adhering to traditional methods.

The direct sales store is about a 20-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station.

At the direct sales store, there are always more than 20 kinds of sauces, including products that can only be purchased here. Not only can you purchase all Torii Sauce products, but you can also find limited-edition products that are not available online.

You can also taste all products. You can also taste the vinegar you drink if you ask the staff. It is a nice point that you can taste and purchase the product.

I tasted the sansho sauce, and was impressed by the fragrance of the sansho pepper that spread in my mouth more than I had imagined.

*Capacity is 90ml

We also sell products that make great gifts. This is the "Try and Choose Sauce Set". When giving as a gift, it is hard to know which one to choose, isn't it? But with this gift set, not only can you try out the eight sauces in the set, but you can also order three additional bottles of your favorite sauce or two bottles of vinegar for free by sending the enclosed coupon postcard.

What a great set!

They also sell original goods that can only be purchased here, so how about buying them as souvenirs?

The ability to customize sauces to your liking is also available only at direct sales stores. Making your own original sauce will be a memorable part of your trip.

They also offer factory tours, so please check their website! One bite of Torii Sauce, made with a lot of time and effort, will give you a strong vegetable flavor in your mouth, and will change your image of sauce 180 degrees. It is an excellent product that you should definitely get on your trip to Hamamatsu.

Torii Shokuhin Co.
Address : 20-8 Aioi-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number : 053-461-1575
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday)
http://www.torii-sauce.jp/