Hamamatsu "EXPASA Hamanako, a service area where you can enjoy gourmet food overlooking Lake Hamana with a superb view"

As a service area of the Tomei Expressway between Tokyo and Nagoya, it is located in Mikakamachi, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City.EXPASA Hamanako"The、It will be an centralized type that shares facilities on the upper and lower lines.、It is located on a hill overlooking Lake Hamana.、We boast a spectacular location!

Here is、2019Renewal work started in May of this year.、After that、Phased renewal、Since its grand opening as "EXPASA Hamanako" on December 5 of the same year、It is also a popular service area as a tourist spot。

Rest facilities on site are、"West Building" on the up line side、"East Building" on the down line side、Divided into "Restaurant Pavilion"、The "East Building" is open 24 hours a day, which is convenient.。

Outside, there are many food stalls where you can take out.、Lake Hamana's specialties such as eels and dumplings、Skewers, grilled zoba, etc.、Snacks are available。

Hamamatsu gyoza, which is a representative of B-class gourmet as a Hamamatsu gourmet, also seems to be popular and forms a long line。Perfect for a quick snack!

At the entrance of the shopping hall、Local vegetables are also sold.、"New onions" at this time of year、"Garlic"、"Lemon"、"Apple"、"Sweet potato" and other items are on sale.。I also got a large amount of large lemons。

Within Shopping、Souvenirs limited to Lake Hamana and sweets using the famous eel、It is full of popular products in the souvenir ranking。You are not allowed to bring your dog in the hall, so let's take turns having fun!

On this day during GW, we were blessed with good weather.、A driving day with your dog Chocolat。If you're with a dog like us、As a condition of the service area、It is essential to check whether there is a dog run or a lawn area。The existence of the service area is also a very important place for your dog to take a refreshing break!

As you go along the promenade, you will see a "food hall with a view of the lake" on your right.、The spacious food court with about 440 seats and the terrace with a view are also popular。On the left is a vast lawn with a slope.、You can overlook the majestic Lake Hamana。

The sightseeing boat around Lake Hamana is also one of the popular attractions here。There are about two flights per hour.、Sightseeing time is about 20 minutes。The price is 1,000 yen per person for adults、Children (4 years old ~ elementary school students) can board for 500 yen / person。

A staircase is prepared in the center of the lawn square.、It is possible to disembark at the sightseeing boat dock。

Lake Hamana Service Area Sightseeing Boat Dock

Sightseeing boat "Sea Lake Boat Tour" departing and arriving from a special pier。This is the only sightseeing boat in Japan that departs and arrives from the service area。An active fisherman will be the boatman!

【Sightseeing boat day】
2023Saturdays, April 22 ~ Sunday, May 28、Sunday、Holidays
2023Saturday, July 15 ~ Sunday, November 26、Sunday、Holidays

The extension distance of the shore of Lake Hamana is Lake Biwa、It is the third place after Kasumigaura.、The complex terrain creates a unique landscape、The blessed brackish lake, which is home to about 800 kinds of seafood, has become a symbol of tourism in the region with the catchphrase of "lake of the sea"。One of the Eight Views of the Far River、Set sail from the scenic spot of "Sitting Falling Goose"、Enter the scenic spot of "Akizuki in Tateyama" Hamanako Uchiura Bay、The view of Tateyamaji Onsen from the boat is popular!

There are many families with dogs in the service area.、It is also customary to greet each other。

My chocolat is my only daughter and I'm not used to dogs.、I'm not good at greeting dogs.、I was able to get close to my nose with this toy poodle, which is unusual!

Are you afraid of slopes?、When you step into the lawn square, you will be stopped.、Chocolat that makes the lead go。I'm a stubborn girl who can't get along (laughs).

Once you get off、It seemed that a comfortable lawn was waiting for me、He is in a good mood。

A small dog Chihuahua、I'm not good at long-distance wampos,、They are ♪ enjoying a different atmosphere from the shore of Lake Sanari, which is the usual Wampo course

Basking in the glare and warm sunshine of early summer、He has a big smile on his face (it's just a squeaky moment)：Lol)

A pleasant breeze is flowing as a resting place facing the lake.、You can see why it's so popular。

At the back of the lawn square, an object "Bell of Happiness" commemorating the "Lover's Sanctuary" is installed.、It is also a popular spot for commemorative photos!

In the Lover's Sanctuary、You can pledge your love to each other with the heart-shaped padlock "Heart Rock"。If you get a "heart lock"、Write a message on the padlock、It seems that they lock the fence with their love。Love is tied all over the fence!

When you ring the "bell of happiness"、The sound of bells is carried by the wind、It makes a soothing sound。This service area is a place where you meet in one place on the upper and lower lines.、It seems that it is considered a "sacred place for lovers" because it is auspicious for lovers。

If you go to the right hand side of the "Lover's Sanctuary" that protrudes like a cape, there is a wooden deck.、This is also a photo spot!

Hotels on the Tomei Expressway and on the other side of the river、Enjoy the scenery of the dazzling fresh green mountains and the view of Lake Hamana on the other side!

You can enjoy a break of about 1 hour from the size of the site。

After you've had enough fun with Wampo、Sitting on a bench in the lawn、Stay hydrated and take a break。

As a place to go out with your dog Chocolat、

It is a service area that is the best location as a place where you can enjoy the superb view of Lake Hamana!

Lake Hamana Service Area / EXPASA Lake Hamana
Address：Shizuoka, Hamamatsu-shi, Kita-ku, Mikakamachi, Sakume 47-1
TEL：053-526-7220
Parking lot：Bottom: 54 large vehicles, 374 small cars、Above: 40 large vehicles, 287 small cars
Open every day