Hamamatsu is certainly one of Japan’s most important cities, as it is home to Yamaha, Sony and Suzuki corporations and is where Honda Motor Company was founded. There’s plenty to do and see in Hamamatsu, with its plethora of museums, galleries, and parks. Families will enjoy excursions to the Hamamatsu Municipal Zoo and the Hamamatsu Castle, an important historical point of interest. The town has a surprisingly robust variety of dining establishments and bars/nightclubs that keep the evenings lively. Accommodation is on offer to fit every taste and pocketbook.