Jokoya Lantern

Stay at Hamamatsu Wafu Machiya Inn, a heritage-style guesthouse just a 3-minute walk from Toki no Hako Lantern Shop. The rooms feature traditional Japanese woodwork and shoji screens, and guests can join an exclusive handcrafted lantern-making workshop. Explore the cherry-lined Sakuragawa River path during the day and enjoy the shop’s warm evening glow after dark, immersing in Shizuoka’s artisanal heritage

Yes, Hamamatsu Riverfront Retreat offers premium river-view rooms overlooking the Sakuragawa River and the illuminated lanterns of Toki no Hako. Every evening at 6 PM, the shop lights up its handcrafted lanterns, casting a golden reflection on the water—perfect for quiet contemplation. Opt for a higher-floor room to fully capture this serene, artisanal spectacle

Guests at Hamamatsu Artisan Courtyard can participate in a one-day lantern-making workshop led by master artisans, learning traditional bamboo frame and washi paper techniques. Take home your handmade creation as a souvenir. The inn also hosts daily morning tea ceremonies with locally sourced Shizuoka green tea and handcrafted wagashi, offering a peaceful immersion into Hamamatsu’s cultural rhythm