INFORMATION
（お知らせ）

Deadline for Bank Transfer Application for the 2026 Light Vehicle (Kei Car) Tax
〈 令和8年度軽自動車税の口座振替申込期限 〉

Deadline:
Financial institution service counter: April 20 (Mon)　Web: May 15 (Fri)
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/zei-soumu/zei/noze/kouza.html
Tax General Affairs Division (Zeimu Soumu-ka) Tel. 053-457-2261

Temporary service desk for submitting change of address notifications will be available on Sundays
〈 住所異動届け出のための臨時届出窓口を日曜日に開設します 〉

Days open:
March 29 (Sun) and April 5 (Sun)
Time:
9:00 - 11:30
Venue:
Chuo Ward Office, Ward Municipal Services Division (1F, City Hall Main Building)
Services:
Change of Address Notifications, Moving-Out Notifications, and Moving-In Notifications by the person who is relocating
Note:
Notifications for moving in and moving to a new address are to be made after you have moved in and started living at your new residence. Only the notification for moving out can be made before moving.

Note that the following forms cannot be submitted via the temporary service desk.

  • Procedures for changes involving family register notifications (including notifications submitted after the office closed two day prior).
  • Procedures requiring inquiries to other municipalities, pension offices, etc.

Required items for each notification

Notification Items to bring (Common for all notifications) Items to bring (If you have any of the following)
Change of Address
(when you move within Hamamatsu City)
  • Identification documents
    (Driver's license, passport, etc. Or two documents such as a Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate or Pension Handbook)
  • My Number Card
    (For those who have one)
  • Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
    (For foreign nationals)
  • National Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate
  • Advanced Elderly Medical Care Eligibility Certificate
  • Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholder Certificate or Eligibility Certificate
  • Enrollment Certificate
    (for elementary and junior high school transfer procedures)
Moving-Out
(when you move out of Hamamatsu City)
  • Identification documents
    (Driver's license, passport, etc. Or two documents such as a Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate or Pension Handbook)
  • My Number Card
    (For those who have one)
  • Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
    (For foreign nationals)
  • National Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate
  • Advanced Elderly Medical Care Eligibility Certificate
  • Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholder Certificate or Eligibility Certificate
  • Citizen Card
Moving-In
(when you move into Hamamatsu City)
  • Identification documents
    (Driver's license, passport, etc. Or two documents such as a Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate or Pension Handbook)
  • My Number Card
    (For those who have one)
  • Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
    (For foreign nationals)
  • Moving-Out Certificate
    (only if issued by the municipality of your previous residence)
  • Co-Payment Category Certificate
    (only for those covered by the Advanced Elderly Medical Insurance)
  • Certificate of Enrollment
    (for elementary and junior high school students only; graduates must provide a Graduation Certificate)
※The above information applies when the temporary service desk is open.
Chuo Ward Office, Ward Municipal Services Division Tel. 053-457-2125

Change of Address Notification Due to Moving can also be submitted at Administrative Centers, Branch Offices, and Community Collaboration Centers
〈 引っ越しによる住所異動の届け出は、行政センターや支所、協働センターなどでもできます 〉

From March 9 (Monday), to April 13 (Monday), the Ward Municipal Services Division counter at ward offices will be extremely busy.
Please note that you can complete the procedures for the Change of Address Notification Due to Moving not just at ward offices, but also at nearby administrative centers, branch offices, or community collaboration centers, so please use them.

List of facilities handling Change of Address Notifications
(other than ward offices)

Ward Division Facility Name
Chuo Ward Administrative Centers Higashi, Nishi, and Minami
Chuo Ward Branch Office Maisaka
Chuo Ward Community Collaboration Centers Tobu, Tomitsuka, Takadai, Sanarudai, Agatai, Hikuma, Kaba, Tenryu, Nagakami, Kasai, Sekishi, Kakuro, Irino, Isami, Waji, Shonai, Shinohara, Goto, Shirawaki, Shinzu, and Mikatahara
Chuo Ward Citizen Service Centers Ekimae, Hokubu, Takaoka-aoi, Kami(※), and Iida
Hamana Ward Administrative Centers Kita
Hamana Ward Branch Office Inasa and Mikkabi
Hamana Ward Community Collaboration Centers Miyakoda, Nakaze, and Aratama
Hamana Ward Citizen Service Centers Shinmiyakoda
Tenryu Ward Branch Office Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, and Tatsuyama
Tenryu Ward Fureai Community Centers Tatsukawa, Kuma, Kamiatago, Shimoatago, Urakawa, Yamaka, and Shironishi
Tenryu Ward Citizen Service Centers Kajima
Starting on April 1st (Wednesday)

Some facilities may not be able to handle some types of notifications, so please enquire in advance.

Example 1:
Change of Address Notification for Foreign Nationals (only at ward offices and administrative centers)
Example 2:
Change of Address Notifications involving updates to your My Number Card, such as a new address (accepted only at ward offices, administrative centers, and selected community collaboration centers and citizen service centers)
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kurashi-tetsuzuki/koseki/hikkoshi/index.html

Inquiries

Ward Office TEL
City Hall (Inside City Hall) Tel. 053-457-2125
Hamana Ward Office Tel. 053-585-1111
Tenryū Ward Office Tel. 053-922-0019
Administrative Center (former ward office) TEL
Higashi Administrative Center Tel. 053-424-0154
Nishi Administrative Tel. 053-597-1115
Minami Administrative Tel. 053-425-1348
Kita Administrative Center Tel. 053-523-1116

Online Moving-Out Notification via smartphone or computer

When moving out of the city, you can complete the procedure online using your My Number Card.
smartphone
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/siminkj/sinsei/jyumin/tensyutsu_online.html

Obtain certificates at convenience stores

If you have a My Number Card, you can obtain certificates using the multi-function copiers installed in convenience stores and other locations.
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/siminkj/shomei/conveni.html
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/zei-soumu/documents/20161011.html

Have you Completed the Procedures for the Child Rearing Support Allowance?
〈 子育て応援手当の手続きはお済みですか？ 〉

Starting late January, we have begun providing a children’s allowance of 20,000 yen per child to cope with rising living costs.
Public servants who receive children’s allowance from their place of employment:
Application is required. Please check the website for the application procedures. Deadline: March 31st (Tuesday)
Recipients of the Children’s Allowance from Hamamatsu City:
No application required. Payments are being made gradually. Please check the notice that will arrive before payment is made.
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kosodate/kosodateouenteate/ouenteate2025.html
Child Rearing Support Division (Kosodate Shien-ka) Tel. 053-457-2792

Consultations for Foreign Residents (Free)
〈 外国人のための相談会（無料） 〉

Details Date Time
Mediatory Consultations between Foreign and Japanese People with an Administrative Scrivener (Alternative Dispute Resolution) April 4 (Sat) 13:00 - 16:00
Consultations with a Lawyer April 11 (Thu), 30 (Thu) 13:00 - 16:00
Consultations with a Labor and Social Insurance Consultant April 23 (Thu) 13:00 - 16:00
Consultations about Residence Status May 7 (Thu) 13:00 - 16:00
Venue:
CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-cho, Chuo-ku)
Application:
In person or by telephone (on a first come, first served basis)
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hi-hice.jp/ja/event-calendar/?event-month=202604
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel. 053-458-2170

Issuance of Outing Support Assistance Vouchers (Bus/Taxi Tickets, etc.)
〈 外出支援助成券（バス・タクシー券など）の交付 〉

Issuance of Outing Support Assistance Vouchers Program

Details:
Issuance of outing support assisstance vouchers (worth 7,000 yen)
※One of six types of cards or coupons, such as the Nice Pass (a card for both the Entetsu Bus and Train, or taxi coupons, will be issued upon request)
Issuance Period:
April 1 (Wed), 2026 - March 31 (Wed), 2027, 8:30 - 17:15
※Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (Monday, December 29 - January 3, 2027)
Eligibility:
Individuals residing in the city from April 1 until the date of application and who did not receive a vehicle or light vehicle tax reduction or exemption in the previous fiscal year (2025), and who have one of the following handbooks.
※If you are scrapping a car, please complete the procedure to cancel the tax reduction/exemption stamp in your handbook.
  • Intellectual Disability Handbook, A1 -B1
  • Physical Disability Handbook, Level 1-4
  • Mental Disability Handbook, Level 1 or 2
  • War Injury and Sickness Handbook, Atomic Bomb Survivor's Health Handbook
Venue:
Check the notice or the city website.
City Website (About the Issuance of Outing Support Assistance Vouchers Program) https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/syoghuku/welfare/obstacle/contents/09basutaxi.html

Outing Support Assistance Vouchers Program for the Visually Impaired

Details:
Issuance of outing support taxi vouchers (worth 20,000 yen)
Issuance Period:
April 1 (Wed), 2026 - March 31 (Wed), 2027, 8:30 - 17:15
※Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (Monday, December 29 - January 3, 2027)
Eligibility:
Individuals residing in the city from April 1 until the date of application and who did not receive a vehicle or light vehicle tax reduction or exemption in the previous fiscal year (2025), and who have one of the following handbooks.
※If you are scrapping a car, please complete the procedure to cancel the tax reduction/exemption stamp in your handbook.
People who fall under the following disability categories of the Physical Disability Handbook
  • Visual impairment, 1st or 2nd class
  • Lack of freedom of movement, Level 1 (upper limb,lower limb, trunk, motor upper limb/movement)
Venue:
Check the notice or the city website.
City Website (About Outing Support Assistance Vouchers for the Visually Impaired) https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/syoghuku/welfare/obstacle/contents/gaisyutsuouen.html
Health & Welfare for the Disabled Division (Shōgai Hoken Fukushi-ka) Tel. 053-457-2872

Start or Discontinuation of Water and Sewage Services Notifications are Also Accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays During the Moving Season
〈 上下水道の使用開始・中止の届出引っ越しシーズンは土・日曜日、祝日も受け付けます 〉

Application:
One week to two days prior to relocation.
※Please contact the Water Services Reception Center
Application Method Reception Hours
TEL Tel. 0120-09-1132 (Toll-Free)
Tel. 053-476-8100
Weekdays 8:00 – 19:00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the moving season (March 10 to April 10) 8:30 – 17:00
FAX 053-476-8101 (available 24 hours a day)
※Pay fees conveniently by direct debit. For inquiries, please contact General Information (Tel. 053-474-2511)
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kurashi-tetsuzuki/suido/cus_uketsuke.html
Customer Service Division (Okyakusama Sābisu-ka) Tel. 053-474-7813

Declaration of Light Vehicle (Kei Car) Tax (By Model)
〈 軽自動車税（種別割）に関する申告 〉

The Light Vehicle (Kei Car) Tax (by model) is levied on owners of light vehicles (kei cars) or motorcycles as of April 1 annually. Please note that there is no prorated or refund system for those who register or retire light vehicles mid-year. Ensure to complete the declaration process by March 31 (Tue) 2026.
Applicable to:
People who have disposed of their vehicle, people who have given or received a vehicle, people who have moved in to or out of the city with their vehicle, people who need to amend the contents of their declaration
Model Declare to
1. Motorized Bicycle (Engine displacement: 125 cc or less)
2. Specified small motorized bicycle (displacement 0.6 kw or less)
3. Small Special Vehicles (agricultural vehicles, fork-lifts, tc.) 		Municipal Tax Division (Genmoku Branch), Tax General Affairs Division (City Hall Main Building, 3F), each ward office (except Chuo Ward), persons handling the Light Motor Vehicle Tax at Administrative Centers or Inasa, Mikkabi, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, and Tatsuyama Branch Offices
※The procedure for scrapping a vehicle if it has license plates can also be done at Citizen Service Centers, Community Collaboration Centers, etc. (excluding some centers)
4. Light Motor Vehicles
(three-wheeled, four-wheeled, towing vehicles)		 Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization Hamamatsu Branch (Kihei-cho, Chūō-ku)
Tel. 050-3816-1777
5. Light Motorcycles
(Engine displacement: 126 cc - 250 cc)
6. Two-wheeled Small Vehicles
(Engine displacement: Over 250 cc)		 Hamamatsu Automobile Inspection Registration Office
(Ryutsu Motomachi, Chūō-ku)
Tel. 050-5540-2052

Light Vehicle (Kei Car) Tax Exemption (By Model)

Reduction or exemption of fees may apply to people with disabilities or for wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Conditions may vary depending on the nature and/or grade of the disability.
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/shiminze/zei/siminze/car.html
Municipal Tax Division (Shiminzei-ka) Tel. 053-457-2077

Hamamatsu Flower Park
〈 フラワーパーク 〉

Details Date
1. The Hula Festival Sakura Event 2026 March 29 (Sun) 11:00 – 13:30
2. Flower Walk April 11 (Sat) 10:00 – 12:00
3. Primrose Exhibition April 11 (Sat) - April 15 (Wed) 9:00 – 17:00
4. Enjoy the Double-Flowered Cherry Blossoms April 19 (Sun) 10:00 – 11:30
5. Sakura Night Illumination Illuminated for about 2 weeks starting in late March, depending on the blooming status

Lake Hamana Flower Festival 2026

Period:
March 20 (Fri) - June 7 (Sun)
Website (Will open another window) https://e-flowerpark.com/
Hamamatsu Flower Park (Kanzanji-chō, Chuo-ku) Tel. 053-487-0511

Rabies Vaccine
〈 狂犬病予防注射 〉

The law mandates that all pet dogs must be registered and vaccinated from rabies. Dogs only need to be registered one time, but must receive a rabies shot annually, such as at a veterinary hospital. Municipal mass vaccinations are only offered by the Tenryu Ward.
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hama-aikyou.jp/
Animal Protection & Education Center (Dōbutsu Aigo Kyoiku Sentā) Tel. 053-487-1616