Timeline
09:00
Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center
Begin at the Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center. Arrive right when it opens at 09:00 to explore the hands-on exhibits and touch tanks without the crowds. The aquarium is open Tuesday through Sunday.
10:30
Walk 19 minutes south-southwest from the aquarium to Bentenjima Kaihin Park. This spot offers a peaceful beach and boardwalk with a view of a torii gate standing in the bay. It is a quiet place to stretch your legs and enjoy the lake air.
11:30
Continue to Hamanako Garden Park. This large green space features a 5-hectare lawn and a waterworks plaza. It is a great spot to relax, play, or simply enjoy the open space at the end of the peninsula.
Local tip
Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity of these parks, bring water and snacks with you from your accommodation or the town center before starting your walk.
Check before you go
- The Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:30. It is closed on Mondays.
- Check local transport routes if you need to get from JR Bentenjima station to the aquarium, as it is about a 15-minute walk north from there.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hamamatsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).