Pay respects at an ancient temple on the hilltop overlooking Lake Hamanako
About this spot
An ancient temple built atop Tatsusan, a promontory jutting into Lake Hamanako, cherished by the local community for centuries. Said to be associated with Kobo Daishi, the elevated temple grounds offer panoramic views of Lake Hamanako's broad waters and the mountain ranges across the shore. The recommended route involves climbing the stone steps to pay respects at the main hall, then enjoying the lake views from the elevated observation platform. You can also see the Bentenjima area where tonight's fireworks will be held, building anticipation. The compact temple grounds allow for leisurely worship while enjoying Lake Hamanako's scenery.
Fireworks details
Name: 弁天島花火大会
Date & time: 7/4 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 浜松市中央区・弁天島
Shells: approx. 1,000
2026年7月4日(土)開催の弁天島花火大会は、遠州灘と浜名湖が交わる弁天島の上空から約1,000発が打ち上がります。潮の香りと波の音に包まれた開放的な海浜で見上げる花火は、都市型の花火大会とはひと味違う開放感があります。弁天島のシンボルである朱色の大鳥居のシルエットと夜空に開く花火が重なる光景は、この場所ならではの特別なシーンです。コンパクトながらも海辺の澄んだ空気の中で楽しむ約1,000発は、1日の締めくくりにふさわしいクライマックスです。
Tips
開催時間は未定のため、大会公式情報や浜松市の発表で最新情報を確認してください。荒天時の開催可否も公式発表に従ってください。終了後はJR弁天島駅への帰宅客で混雑するため、花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動する時間差帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗くなるのでスマホのライトを活用して安全に。
Tips
Approximately 5 minutes walk from Tatsusan-ji Hot Spring Town. Free admission. Be careful of your footing on the stone steps. The Tatsusan-ji area also has a lakeside promenade, making a leisurely walk along the shore after your visit also recommended.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour required. Afternoon light makes the lake surface shimmer and the observation platform views particularly beautiful
Access & map
Zip 431-1209, Tatsusan-ji-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 2231
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2026 Bentenjima Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
Shizuoka
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