Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hamamatsu Public Relations Office Air Park
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This facility offers exhibits of fighter jets, helicopters, and more. Try on flight suits and helmets! Fun for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
Overview
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hamamatsu Public Relations Office (opened April 1999) aims to provide the public with a better understanding of the JASDF. The facility showcases a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and transport planes. Some aircraft even allow visitors to sit in the cockpit for memorable photos! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the interactive exhibits, including trying on flight suits and helmets, and experiencing a motion flight simulator. The full-dome theater provides an immersive experience showcasing the JASDF's activities and the mechanics of aircraft. The Hamamatsu Air Park is highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts and families.
Basic Information
- Address
- Nishiyama-cho, unnumbered address, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shizuoka
- Access
- Bus: Take the Entetsu Bus from the Hamamatsu Station North Exit. Board the '51 Izumi-Takaoka' bound bus from platform 14 at the "Hamamatsu Station Bus Terminal" and get off at 'Izumi Yonchome'. Walk about 15 minutes along the base's outer fence. Alternatively, take the Hamamatsu Public Relations Office route bus from platform 16 at the "Hamamatsu Station Bus Terminal": '48 Wagō・Nishiyama・Kōhōkan' bound. Hamamatsu Station 10:06 AM - Nishiyama 10:31 AM - Kōhōkan 10:35 AM (Weekdays) Hamamatsu Station 10:06 AM - Nishiyama 10:32 AM - Kōhōkan 10:36 AM (Weekends and Holidays) Kōhōkan 12:13 PM - Nishiyama 12:20 PM - Hamamatsu Station 12:47 PM (Weekdays) Kōhōkan 12:11 PM - Nishiyama 12:18 PM - Hamamatsu Station 12:48 PM (Weekends and Holidays) Car: Approximately 10-15 minutes from the Hamamatsu Nishi IC of the Tomei Expressway. Approximately 40 minutes from the Hamamatsu SA Smart IC of the Shin-Tomei Expressway. Note that during events, left-turn entry only may be implemented to alleviate congestion. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Every Monday (if a Monday is a national holiday, the following day is closed). The last Tuesday of every month (if the day before the last Tuesday is a national holiday, the closure will be shifted to Tuesday and Wednesday). Tuesday - Thursday of the second week of March. Year-end and New Year's holidays. Other temporary closures may occur.
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking is available for approximately 146 standard vehicles and 17 buses (free of charge).
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