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View the Historic Rotating Turntable and Retro Station Building

About this spot

A station of the Tenryu-Hamanako Railway that retains strong Showa-era charm, famous for its rare rotating turntable still in operation today. The fan-shaped locomotive depot and wooden station building retain their original appearance from opening day; even non-railroad enthusiasts can enjoy the atmosphere. The guided tour offers a close-up view of the turntable actually rotating, making it a popular spot with children. Begin your trip by experiencing the retro railway scenery characteristic of Tenryu Ward.

Fireworks details

Name: 鹿島の花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 19:00–21:00

Venue: 浜松市天竜区・天竜川河川敷

Shells: approx. 4,000

2026年8月1日(土)19時から21時まで、天竜川の河川敷で開催される鹿島の花火大会です。約4,000発の花火が山あいを流れる天竜川の夜空に次々と打ち上がり、音が周囲の山々に反響する迫力満点の光景を2時間にわたって楽しめます。鉄道めぐりや歴史散策で天竜区の魅力にたっぷりふれた1日の締めくくりとして、家族で川辺から夜空を見上げる特別な時間になるはずです。

Tips

荒天時は中止・延期となる場合があるため、当日の実施状況は浜松市や大会の公式発表で確認しましょう。河原は足元が不安定な場所もあるので、歩きやすい靴での来場がおすすめです。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、時間差での帰宅が安心です。

Food stalls

Scale: 約100店の露店

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

About 40 minutes by car from central Hamamatsu. The turntable viewing usually has set times, so it's recommended to confirm the tour schedule in advance. Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the station.