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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Mishima
三島
Use Mishima as a day‑trip gateway to Izu Peninsula; 4–6 h total, or stay 1 night for Mt Fuji views and shrine.
Mishima sits at the base of the Izu Peninsula, on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen and Sunzu Line. It offers quick access to Mt Fuji, Izu beaches and historic sites, making it a convenient stopover rather than a long‑stay base.
- Country
- Japan
- Local name
- 三島
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥7,000–10,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥10,000–15,000 excl. bed · High ¥15,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ¥300–500 |
| Sakura ebi (cherry shrimp) dish | ¥1,200–2,000 |
| Unagi bowl | ¥1,500–2,500 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ¥2,200–2,700 |
| Shinkansen ticket Mishima‑Tokyo | ¥3,890–¥4,200 |
| Rakuju‑en entry | ¥300 adult, ¥50 child |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FSZ · Shizuoka Airport
- Shuttle bus ~30 min to Mishima Station
Typical fares
- Mishima‑Tokyo Shinkansen
- ¥3,890 unreserved, ¥4,200 reserved, ~45 min
- Sunzu Line to Izu
- ≈¥800 one‑day pass
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Shinkansen stops at Mishima (≈45 min from Tokyo, ¥3,890 unreserved, ¥4,200 reserved). Sunzu Line runs into Izu; local buses serve nearby attractions.
See and do
Known for
- Mishima Shrine
- Rakuju‑en garden
- Genpei River
- Gateway to Izu Peninsula
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rakuju‑en garden | Walk from Mishima Station (≈5 min) | 10 min total |
| Mishima Shrine | Walk 10 min from station | 15 min total |
| Izu Peninsula (Shuzenji) | Sunzu Line 30 min to Shuzenji | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Shōmeikan
- 2 min walk from Mishima Station; single ¥5,355, twin ¥8,400
- Dormy Inn Mishima
- On‑site onsen, ¥8,000; 2 min walk
- Hotel Massimo Mishima
- Reasonable rates, 1‑min walk
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| Where is the toilet? | トイレはどこですか？toire wa doko desu ka |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Can I pay by card? | カードで払えますか？kādo de haraemasu ka |
| I would like a seat for two | 二人用の席をお願いしますfutari-yō no seki o onegaishimasu |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Last Shinkansen Kodama departs around 22:00; plan return earlier.
- Rakuju‑en garden closes 16:30 Nov–Mar; check seasonal hours.
Mishima is low‑risk; stay on marked paths near the river and keep valuables secure on trains.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mishima yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mishima Shrine
- Rakuju‑en garden
- Genpei River
- Gateway to Izu Peninsula
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Mishima city official site: www.city.mishima.shizuoka.jp/
- Mishima tourism guide (English): mishima-tourism.jp/?hl=en
- Wikivoyage: Mishima, revision 5243917 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5243917
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mishima). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.