Spots in Mishima / Numazu / Naka-Izu Area

  • Mishima-taisha Shrine
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    4.0
    505 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Mishimashi Omiyachou 2-1-5
    A Shinto shrine located in the Omiya Town, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture famous as the place where the great shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed for victory before raising his army. Dedicated to good fortune and happiness, the shrine is seen as being of particular benefit to persons involved in commerce, industry, and fishing, and the shrine grounds bustle constantly with worshipers praying for prosperity in business or an abundant harvest. The shrine’s grounds contain numerous points of note, including the “Koshikake-ishi,” a pair of chair-like stones connected to the history of Minamoto no Yoritomo and his wife Hojo Masako, a stone monument engraved with a haiku by master poet Matsuo Basho, and a 1,200 year old fragrant olive tree which is a nationally designated Natural Monument. Historical artifacts are displayed in the shrine’s treasure hall, such as a gold and silver lacquered box, a designated National Treasure, presented to the shrine by Hojo Masako. In addition to being a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, the shrine also welcomes great throngs of sightseers during the Mishima Summer Festival held from August 15 to 17.

    My wife and I visited as part of a tour of Honshu. We went in the evening and it is absolutely beautiful when lit . We went back in the daytime and had mixed views. Outside it is very attractive and...

  • Izunokuni Panorama Park
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    4.0
    245 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Izunokuni-shi Nagaoka 260-1
    "Located about 1 minute by car from the Izu Nagaoka IC on the Izu Chuo Highway and about 7 minutes by ropeway from Izu-no-kuni Panorama Park, this ""Japanese space"" themed terrace at the top of Katsuragi Mountain has an observation deck, sofa area and stone floor area where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. There is also a modern Japanese-style cafe, Katsuragi Saryo, and a coffee shop, Katsuragi Coffee."

    We spent more than an hour up in the Park, covering some of the trails which offered good view of Mt. Fuji and cities down hill. A pleasant and easy walk with some good photo spots.

  • Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace
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    3.5
    369 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Izunokunishi Naka Narutake entrance 268
    A National Historic Site located in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. In the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate government, Japan was exposed to the threat of ships from Europe and America. This reverberatory furnace was created in order to build cannons to repel that threat. Completed in 1857, the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace still stands today. The only reverberatory furnace in Japan today, it is also a registered World Heritage site. Built of fire-resistant fire brick, the furnace, including the body and chimney together, is 15.7 meters tall. Visitors can view the furnace with the payment of a small entrance fee. The furnace’s 20 minute free guided tours are also popular (advance reservation recommended).

    This metal smelting and casting factory, which was established in the middle of the 19th century for the purpose of making war cannons, is one of the centers that was built during the Meiji era and...

  • Izu-Mito Sea Paradise
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    4.0
    174 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Uchiuranagahama 3-1
    Located in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu-Mito Sea Paradise is one of the oldest operating aquariums in Japan. The facility is famous as the first in Japan to keep bottlenose dolphins, sea otters, and walruses. The aquarium is full of attractions, including a giant tank filled with deep sea creatures from the bottom of Suruga Bay, an entrancing illuminated jellyfish tank, a touch pool where visitors can come in contact with deep sea creatures, and marine animal shows. Shows sure to delight adults and children alike are held throughout the day—a dynamic dolphin show, comical sea lion performances, walrus feeding time, and an Asian small-clawed otter handshaking event.

    i was surprise when i saw the big sea lion! as part of the show,the sea lion went up stairs and there jumped so high! aside from the penguins in the show,i also like those tiny penguins! they are so...

  • Shuzenji Niji no Sato
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    4.0
    235 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 4279-3
    A theme park which makes the most of the beautiful scenery in the Shuzenji area of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The park’s spacious grounds are a whopping 500 thousand square meters. The park is divided into numerous distinct areas, such as the British Village, modeled after a medieval English townscape; the Canadian Village, modeled after the city of Nelson, Canada; the Western-style Fairy Garden; Japanese Garden; and the Takumi Village, where visitors can try Japanese traditional crafts. Visitors can travel between the areas using a bus or the British-made Romney Railway train. The park is also famous for its autumn foliage, and in fall, the leaves on the park’s approximately 2,000 trees, including 1,000 maples, change into beautiful reds and golds.

    I visited this place with my 2 year old daughter and another family friends they all enjoyed this trip. Very big place and a lot of places to play/view for children as well as for adults. Very nice...

  • Mishima Sky Walk
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    4.5
    24 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Mishima Sasaharashinden 313
    This suspension bridge located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture is 400 meters long and is the longest pedestrian bridge in Japan. From a thrilling 70.6 meters in the air, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. The bridge is quite wide, making it easy to traverse with a stroller or wheelchair. Pets can also be taken on the bridge with the use of a paid rental cart. In the adjoining Sky Garden commercial facility, visitors will find shops selling local vegetables, pickles, jams, and teas, as well as restaurants where they can enjoy a beverage and a light meal.

    やや曇りの日に行きました。 富士山は少ししか見えませんでしたが、駿河湾まで見下ろせて 気分爽快!素晴らしい眺望!!天気が良かったら最高だろうな。 ジップスライド体験したかったのですが、開始時間から修了まで1時間計算だったのでスケジュールの都合諦めたら、雨がパラついてきたので 小動物と触れ合える ふろっく に入場料1100円払って入店。 大小かわいい ふくろう ベンガルキャット ハリネズミ...

  • Kakita River Park
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    4.0
    273 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Sunto-gun Shimizucho Fushimi 71-7
    The shortest Class 1 river in Japan, at only 1200 meters in length this river, as part of the spring waters of the Kakita River, was selected as one of Japan's Top Scenic Rivers in 1985, and along with the Nagara River and the Shimanto River is one of the Three Great Limpid Rivers of Japan. Known as one of the few gushing rivers in Japan, its source is the melted snow from Mt. Fuji producing approximately one million tons of water per day. Furthermore, it has also been designated as a National Natural Monument for its mineral rich soil. Many flora and fauna make the Kakita River in Shizuoka Prefecture their habitat including the aohada dragonfly.

    This park is where snow-melt from Mt. Fuji that has soaked into the ground, accumulated and run downhill finally oozes back out of the ground as the source of the Kakita River. There are several...

  • Toi Gold Mine
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    4.0
    227 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Toi 2726
    A gold mine which once boasted the second highest output in the nation from the Edo to the Showa periods located in the Toi area of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The mine was turned into a tourism facility in 1972 after its closure, and today it is open to the general public. The mine contains a 350 meter stretch of tunnel which recreates a mining scene from the Edo period. Visitors can also view a giant, 250 kilogram chunk of gold which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, try panning for gold, enjoy a meal at the mine’s restaurant, or go shopping in the souvenir shop. The most popular souvenir sold in the shop is the Kinpaku Castella, castella sponge cake sprinkled with gold leaf.

    1月末に行きました。土肥温泉郷ではちょうど桜祭りをやっており、土肥温泉に泊まった領収書を見せると、@860の入園料が半額になるとのことでしたので行きました。HP上にも割引券が付いています。金山の中はどうやって金を採掘していたか人形再現しており、又金山の廻りにどんな町があり、どんな人がいて、どんな金が取れたのかなど、歴史的な勉強にも見ごたえがあります。お土産屋さんも充実しており、予想外に良かったです...

  • Ashinoko Skyline
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    4.0
    98 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone 638
    With superb views of both Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashinoko, this popular parkway runs atop the border between Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures. Famously, a portion of the road surface is grated, called a 'melodyvape,' so you can hear it play a famous melody as you drive upon it. This curvy parkway with many ups and downs is a favorite with cyclist and drivers wanting to enjoy the feel of the road.

    Beautiful view of Mt Fuji. Saw a row of Ferrari cars owner also up there enjoying the scenery. No tour buses up there so air still fresh and not many people.

  • Rakujuen
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    4.0
    181 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Mishimashi Ichibanchou 19-3
    This is a park around a three-minute walk from JR Mishima Station, on a site run by Mishima City and originally used as a villa for Prince Komatsu Akihito that was built in 1890. Surrounded by rich forest the park is home to 160 varieties of trees and plants and, depending on the season, 30 species of birds as well. The garden surrounding Ohama Pond is designated as a Natural Monument of Japan and a Place of Scenic Beauty. It is a popular park for families, with its Norimono Hiroba area featuring a merry-go-round and miniature train, and the Dobutsu Hiroba (“Animal Area”) where one can enjoy petting small creatures. Admission is required for the park.

    The highlight is the old historical building with a large pond in front. The view is quite nice. You can only go into the building by guided tour (every hour). As this place turned into a place where...

  • Izu Fruit Park
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    3.5
    115 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Mishimashi Tsukaharashinden 181-1
    A tourism facility located in Tsukahara Shinden, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture where visitors can enjoy fruit picking nearly year round—strawberries from January to May, muskmelons from August to early fall, and mandarin oranges from October to December (advance reservation required). Visitors can enjoy as much delicious, fresh fruit as they like during a picking session, such as extra sweet Benihoppe and Kaorino strawberries or meaty and fragrant muskmelons (60 minute limit for melons only). There’s also an on-site restaurant which offers a superb “kama-mabushi gozen” meal packed with tasty seafood delights from Suruga Bay. Other on-site facilities include a sweets workshop, souvenir corner, and shrimp senbei cracker factory which visitors can tour.

    料理はともかく雰囲気が最悪 事務所?の従業員は挨拶もなく淡々と真顔で会計するだけ雰囲気最悪! お局みたいなババア達ばっか!名札みたら宮崎?とか言うババアが一番最悪だった!もう行かないねー お金が勿体無い

  • Ema Strawberry Picking Center
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    4.0
    87 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Izunokunishi Kitaema 563-7
    Located in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ema is perhaps the largest strawberry picking facility in the prefecture. The center is only open during strawberry season, from December to around the Golden Week holidays (early May). Visitors can enjoy eating two strawberry varieties here: Akihime, a large sized strawberry cultivar originally developed in Shizuoka; and Benihoppe, a variety based on Akihime. During a picking session, visitors can eat as many ripe, sweet, and juicy strawberries as they like for 30 minutes, and condensed milk to top them with is provided for free. Ema’s shop sells strawberries for taking home, strawberry jam, and strawberry sweets.

    A typical but nevertheless amazing (as others) Japanese strawberry farm:you pay a set price and eat as many strawberries as you want/can. I don’t remember the exact price, something around $20 or...

  • Dairy Kingdom Oratche
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    3.5
    105 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Tagatagunkannamichou Tanna 349-1
    A tourism-oriented farm located in Kannami Town, Tagata County, Shizuoka Prefecture which raises cows, goats, sheep, and rabbits. A petting zoo on the farm lets visitors play with and feed cute animals. There are also activities like milking cows, creating butter and ice cream, and harvesting vegetables. The farm’s shop sells dairy products made with care and attention on-site, juices, jams, and local beers.

    伊豆高原で宿泊した帰りに立ち寄りました。 入場料は無料ですが、小動物との触れ合いや牛の乳搾りなどはチケットを購入する必要があります。 伊豆半島に宿泊すると、たびたびおめにかかる旦那牛乳はここで製造されています。 ソフトクリームは濃厚で絶品でした^_^ 箱根にも近く、伊豆方面から小田原厚木道路に出る場合は、便利な場所にあると思います。

  • Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park
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    4.0
    112 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Shimokanuki Shimogo 2802-1
    Once an imperial villa erected as a vacation spot for Emperor Taisho when he was crown prince in 1893, the site was opened to the general public as a memorial park after the villa was decommissioned during Japan’s Showa period. The park is located in a thick pine forest famous for its picturesque scenery and stands on scenic land facing Suruga Bay. Park facilities include the west villa, where the furniture and furnishings have been restored to the villa’s heyday to give visitors a glimpse of Imperial life during that time; the east villa, which is used as a cultural exchange center; a history and folk custom museum built on the site of the primary villa; and a café housed inside the former horse stable. Take the Izu Hakone Bus from Numazu Station and get off at the “Goyotei-mae” stop.

    I have been going to GOYOTEI for the last 22 years, first strolling through its park with my baby in his pram and then later on going with my little boys for a walk or feed the Koi fishes in the...

  • Senbonhama Park
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    4.0
    90 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Hon Senbon 1910-1
    A nature park situated in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture and location of the Senbon Matsubara (“One Thousand Pine Tree Grove”), a grove of beautiful black pines standing along the coast of Suruga Bay considered to be one of the most scenic areas along the Tokaido. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a picturesque view from the beach of the pine grove, Mt. Fuji, and Suruga Bay. In summer, the beach is open for swimming and bustles with beach goers. The cycling and jogging course along the breakwater is particularly popular. The pine grove has a promenade which allows visitors to easily stroll amongst the sunlight filtering through the black pines’ branches. In addition, the park is dotted with monuments inscribed with poems and famous literary passages. There is also a playground with play equipment for children, and the park is a favorite spot for locals to relax.

    沼津港に向かう途中にたまたま寄ってみました。大正解‼️ なにこの感動的な風景‼️ 穏やかな波、水平線、たくさんの松、しかも富士山‼️ 子ども連れのファミリーや散歩を楽しむ人たち。どこまでも静かな広い公園。 一日中ここで過ごしたい〜〜笑 どうかこの穏やかな自然が続きますようにと感謝の気持ちになりました。 おすすめいたします。

  • Clematis no Oka
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    4.0
    95 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Suntougunnagaizumichou Higashino Clematis Hills 347-1
    A resort facility dotted with art museums, gardens, restaurants, and more located on a hill in Nagaizumi Town, Sunto County, Shizuoka Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy a broad array of artistic and cultural fields at the facility’s four museums—the Bernard Buffet Museum, the Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum, the Yasushi Inoue Literary Museum, and the Izu Photo Museum. Be soothed by the beautiful flowers and nature in the Clematis Garden and the resort’s nature park, or enjoy an elegant meal at restaurants and cafes which use an abundance of local ingredients to create delicious dishes. The resort shop sells books and souvenirs focusing on the themes of art, flowers, and food.

    毎年この時期に立ち寄りますので、クレマチスが主な開花時期になっています。その為この売店の中にもクレマチスや紫陽花の花が販売されています。紫陽花の花も変わった種類のものがあれば購入しますが、今年はクレマチスの入りはピンク系で花の縁が濃い色になっています。咲くのが楽しみになりました。

  • Roadside Station Kurura Heda
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    3.5
    45 Reviews
    Transportation
    Shizuoka Pref. Numadushi Heda 1294-3
    This roadside station features exhibits on sightseeing in Heda, as well as the region's deep-sea fish, history, and culture. It also features a day spa and a food processing and cooking classroom. Make sure not to miss its market, which offers a vast array of products. These include vegetables harvested that morning in the nearby Nishi-Izu region and processed foods made with ingredients such as deep-sea fish and other marine products from Heda Port and scarce tachibana oranges. Some of its most popular items include Heda salt, tachibana jam, and the special sweets made by the Numazu River Side Hotel.

    沼津から西海岸を南下して、戸田峠に行く途中、いつも立ち寄ります。休憩と買物には便利です。足湯もありましたが、下田まで行くので今回はパスする。次回、利用したい。

  • Izu Chuo Expressway Ichigo Plaza
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    4.0
    64 Reviews
    Transportation
    Shizuoka Pref. Izunokunishi Minamiema 1788-2
    The specialty of this tourist rest stop is their strawberry daifuku, which feature rice cake stuffed with fresh strawberries picked that morning. It is popular for offering a wide variety of rare and exclusive souvenirs including dried fish from Numazu and wasabi from Izu Amagi. Its scenic self-service restaurant serves up views of Izu's scenery along with homemade udon noodles, kamameshi (a type of Japanese pilaf), and other items carefully crafted with local Izu ingredients.

    伊豆縦貫道の途中にあるお土産屋さん。2階に食事処、1階にはお土産屋さんが多数あります。ここのお土産屋さんにしかないものがあるので、こちらに来たら必ず寄ります。行きも帰りもここで一休憩。

  • Chikurin no Komichi (Bamboo Forest Pass)
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 3463-1
    This is a pedestrian walkway that was built over the course of three years starting in 1994 which follows the Katsuragawa River flowing through the center of the hot spring resort near Shuzenji Temple in Izu City. The stone path has a teahouse and a fire watchtower, and in the middle of the bamboo forest offering indelible scenes of Japan is a large bench made of bamboo where visitors can sit down to enjoy the murmuring of the river and the touch of the breeze upon their face. Depending on the season sections are lit up at night, making for an even more magical atmosphere, and this is one of the popular sightseeing spots of Shuzenji.
  • Hakone Jukkokutoge Cable Car
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    4.0
    43 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Tagatagunkannamichou Kuwahara 1400-20
    This cable-car line in Kannami-cho, Tagata County, Shizuoka Prefecture is operated by the Izuhakone Railway and connects Jukkoku Noboriguchi Station and Jukkoku Touge Station. The cable cars run every 15-minutes and the trip takes three-minutes. There's a free dog park at the top of the mountain so you can ride the cable-car with your favorite pet pooch.

    You can easily do a round trip of the national park with this a pleasant part of the trip. Benefits are weather dependant and that is a big if! However even in teaming rain we were able to see the...

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With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.

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