Overview
Mishima is a practical transit hub where the Tokaido Shinkansen meets the Izu-Hakone Sunzu Line, making it the natural gateway to the Izu Peninsula and Mt. Fuji region.
Architecture · Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi available at hotels like Hotel Shōmeikan. Japan uses Type A/B power plugs (100V).
Culture
Mishima is called the "City of Water" for its Mt. Fuji springwater heritage. Mishima Shrine dates from the Nara Period (710-794).
Food
Local specialties include Suruga Bay cherry shrimp, broiled eel over rice, and wasabi-zuke. Budget meals around ¥800-1,500.
Money
Japan uses yen (JPY). ATMs at convenience stores accept foreign cards. Business hotels typically charge ¥5,000-8,000 per night.
Transport
Mishima Station is on both the Tokaido Shinkansen and Tōkaidō Main Line. Hikari trains to Tokyo take 45 minutes (¥4,200 reserved), Kodama takes 60 minutes.
