Hamamatsu’s gross agricultural output is approximately 54.4 billion yen, ranking top among existing designated cities and fourth in the nation. The shipment value of our manufactured goods totals around 2.6 trillion yen, which also ranks high among cities. Our yearly merchandise sales surpass that of Kawasaki and rival that of Kita-Kyushu.
Potential of the Hamamatsu Area
“A City with a Strong Industrial Position”
Hamamatsu Merchandise Sales Value
Hamamatsu City Industrial Structure 
Act City Hamamatsu
The 45-story Act Tower is Hamamatsu’s most recognizable landmark. It serves as a multi-purpose convention facility, complete with conference rooms, exhibition halls and a hotel.
Hamamatsu Castle
Known as the “Castle of Success”, this is where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent the early years of his life. The surrounding park is famous for its beautiful cherry-blossom trees; one can relax in the Japanese garden, enjoy an outdoors noh play or wander among the bamboo groves.
Lake Hamana
A lake that is also designated as a prefectural nature park. The surrounding area has been developed as a resort area, full of well-known tourist attractions. Enjoy fresh sea food, take a cruise in a yacht or participate in some popular marine sports.
Shipment Values of Manufactured Goods Among Designated Cities
Hamamatsu Merchandise Sales ValueHamamatsu City Industrial Structure
When Hamamatsu became a municipality in 1911 its residents numbered only 36,782. The population began to increase due to municipal mergers, births, and relocations, and reached 500,000 in 1982. Such growth is rare for cities that are not the seat of a prefectural government nor located near a metropolis. With the merger of 2005, Hamamatsu became the largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture, with a population of over 800,000.
The number of people employed in Hamamatsu’s primary industries is 5.4%, a higher figure than other designated cities. The percentage of workers in its secondary industries is also comparatively high. This is because industries are well balanced against the region’s rich natural environment, showing that Hamamatsu has the characteristics of a city following an independent and self-contained model.
Breakdown of Industrial Workers
Breakdown of Industrial WorkersHamamatsu has gained attention for its success in implementing cluster projects developed by the national government. The foundations of next-generation technology, with optical technology at its core, have been developed at a rapid pace and industry response has been swift. How were these remarkable results achieved? The answer lies in the technological infrastructure already in place in the region.
See “History of Hamamatsu’s Industries”
See “History of Hamamatsu’s Industries”
Substantial land acquisition subsidies are possible in Hamamatsu. The reduction of initial investing costs is connected to the decrease in risk when planning business strategy.
Average Land Price of Industrial Areas in Hamamatsu and Other Cities
Average Land Price of Industrial Areas in Hamamatsu and Other CitiesAct City HamamatsuThe 45-story Act Tower is Hamamatsu’s most recognizable landmark. It serves as a multi-purpose convention facility, complete with conference rooms, exhibition halls and a hotel.
Hamamatsu CastleKnown as the “Castle of Success”, this is where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent the early years of his life. The surrounding park is famous for its beautiful cherry-blossom trees; one can relax in the Japanese garden, enjoy an outdoors noh play or wander among the bamboo groves.
Lake HamanaA lake that is also designated as a prefectural nature park. The surrounding area has been developed as a resort area, full of well-known tourist attractions. Enjoy fresh sea food, take a cruise in a yacht or participate in some popular marine sports.