Ready for an education in local botany? Shibukawa Azalea Park should make your list of places to visit, located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from central Hamamatsu. If you like Shibukawa Azalea Park, you'll love Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park, both just a short drive away.
Horaijisan Natural Science Museum is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from central Shinshiro, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Shinshiro has to offer, head to Horaiji Temple, Yuya Hot Spring, and Toshogu.