New Tourism Experience Launches from "City of Musical Instruments, Hamamatsu": "HAMANAKO JAZZ TRAIN" Featuring Onboard Jazz Performances and Turntable Tours to Launch on July 18

Hamanako Destination Co., Ltd. (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture) will collaborate with the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad to host a special event, "HAMANAKO JAZZ TRAIN," on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

This unique tourism experience combines a scenic journey along the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad line with live jazz performances onboard, followed by a special tour at Tenryu Futamata Station to view the station's turntable and roundhouse—both registered as Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan.

【Overview of HAMANAKO JAZZ TRAIN】

Event Date: July 18, 2026 (Sat)

Routes:

PREMIUM Plan: Kakegawa Station → Tenryu Futamata Station → Shinsakuwabara Station

DAY Plan: Kakegawa Station → Tenryu Futamata Station

NIGHT Plan: Tenryu Futamata Station → Shinsakuwabara Station

Contents (varies by plan):

Onboard jazz live performance Turntable tour Light meal and drinks Commemorative photo data Musical explanation card (DAY Plan only)

<Details (Pricing) and Registration Information Here>

https://www.tenhama.co.jp/events/35026/

Organizer: Tenryu Hamanako Railroad (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Production and Operations: Hamanako Destination (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

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A New Tourism Initiative Connecting Regional Assets

HAMANAKO JAZZ TRAIN is more than just a tourist train.

In the Hamamatsu-Hamanako region—home to major instrument manufacturers such as YAMAHA, KAWAI, and Roland—this experience weaves nature, rural landscapes, historic railway facilities, and jazz culture into a single narrative, creating a journey where the act of traveling itself becomes the destination.

Targeting International Visitors

Hamanako Destination Co., Ltd. has a track record of developing regional experiences tailored to affluent overseas travelers and repeat visitors to Japan.

The HAMANAKO JAZZ TRAIN will target not only domestic travelers but also international tourists. Information will be provided in multiple languages, aiming to establish the event as a premier tourism product offering immersive experiences of local culture.

Railways and jazz are universal cultures. By combining them with the unique scenery and history of Hamamatsu—the "City of Musical Instruments" and "City of Music"—this initiative offers an experience available nowhere else.