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Hamada浜田市
Spend a half‑day in Hamada to see the aquarium and castle park; add a night if you want seaside camping or local festivals.
Hamada is a small coastal city on the San'in Main Line with a compact historic centre, an aquarium, a castle park and easy access to beaches. One day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you stay at Iwami Seaside Park or attend a seasonal festival.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk, hot sea water)
- Airport
- HIW
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hamada110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hamada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyHamada is low‑risk; standard city precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHIW Iwami Airport (Masuda) (Flights from Tokyo Haneda; seasonal from Osaka Itami).
- Getting aroundJR San'in Line connects Hamada to Izumo (1 h 15 min, ¥3 (≈ under US$1) 190) and Matsue (1 h 40 min, ¥4 (≈ under US$1) 620).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥200–¥350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketAquas Aquarium entry¥1 (≈ under US$1) 540 adults, ¥510 (≈ US$4) children
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedSeaside bungalow, a night, per person¥7,500 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedSeaside bungalow, a night, per person¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HIW Iwami Airport (Masuda) (Flights from Tokyo Haneda; seasonal from Osaka Itami)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hamada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR San'in Line connects Hamada to Izumo (1 h 15 min, ¥3 190) and Matsue (1 h 40 min, ¥4 620). Share‑taxi from the station to the airport runs twice daily, 1 h 10 min, ¥2 000. Local buses serve the aquarium and beaches (≈¥200–¥350).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Izumoshi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Limited Express Super Matsukaze, 1 h 15 min, ¥3 (≈ under US$1) 190
Historic Izumo Taisha nearby; good for a half‑day.
Matsue
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Limited Express Super Matsukaze, 1 h 40 min, ¥4 (≈ under US$1) 620
Lake Shinji and castle; consider if you have extra time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Iwami Seaside Park bungalows
Beachside cabins; book in advance for summer
City centre guesthouses
Near Hamada Station; walk to aquarium and castle park
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–14,000 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| Share‑taxi to Iwami Airport (round‑trip)1 × ¥2,000 · check | ¥2,000 |
| Local bus to Aquas Aquarium1 × ¥350 · check | ¥350 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,640 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,990 per person per day, bed included | ¥17,990≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Aquas Aquarium entry | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) 540 adults, ¥510 (≈ US$4) children |
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥200–¥350 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Share‑taxi must be booked before 21:00 the day before.Share‑taxi must be booked before 9:00 PM the day before.
- Winter surf at Kokufu Beach is very cold; bring a wetsuit.
- Festival crowds can block limited‑express seats in July–August.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Share‑taxi Hamada ↔ Iwami Airport: about ¥2 (≈ under US$1) 000 per person, 1 h 10 min (book before 21:00)about ¥2 (≈ under US$1) 000 per person, 1 h 10 min (book before 9:00 PM)
- Limited Express Hamada → Izumoshi: ¥3 (≈ under US$1) 190, 1 h 15 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka?)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hamada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk, hot sea water) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- San'in-Okayama Pass (4 days, ¥4 500) for unlimited local/rapid trains.
- San'yō‑San'in Pass (7 days, ¥19 000) if traveling further west.
Sources
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