Mishima and Numazu used to be important post towns on the old Tokaido Highway. In addition to the Mishima-taisha Shrine, from which the area takes its name, visitors can enjoy gourmet delights such as famous eel restaurants in front of the gate.
The Mishima area is located at the northern tip of the Izu Peninsula, at the foot of Mt. This area is rich in volcanic ash soil, and as a result, the production of root crops is thriving.
Potatoes, radishes, carrots, and sweet potatoes are grown here, and potatoes in particular have been recognized as a "Shizuoka Food Selection" as "Mishima Potatoes. Mishima potatoes are produced through traditional hand-digging and rigorous quality inspections that take about one month to complete. Because of their high quality, Mishima potatoes are sometimes called "Japan's best make-in" and are highly regarded as a top potato brand.
Furthermore, the Mishima area is dotted with pure spring water from the source of Mt. Fuji, and was recognized as one of the "100 Best Water Townships" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. As a result, the city's tap water is groundwater, and the city is extremely rich in water resources.
One of the main tourist attractions in the Mishima area is Rakujyuen. Rakujyuen is a park designated as a "natural monument and scenic beauty spot" by the national government in 1954, and is operated by Mishima City.
The park's Obama Pond is particularly famous, and is known as the site where a variant of the Mishima Baikamo, a perennial plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, was discovered in 1930. Since the Mishima Baikamo is found only in clear streams, it is considered an important indicator of water quality and is protected in local rivers.
In addition, the Rakujyuen Garden holds an annual "Chrysanthemum Festival" from October 30 to November 30, featuring more than 6,000 pots of chrysanthemums, which attracts many enthusiasts and tourists. This event is also famous in the region.
The Numazu area is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and extends to the base of the Izu Peninsula. This area faces Suruga Bay, and part of the undersea topography known as the Suruga Trough extends into the waters near Numazu.
As a result, deep-sea fish and hawksbill crabs, rare creatures that live in the deep sea, are found and known in this area. Fishing is also thriving, and Numazu has large fishing ports such as Numazu Port and Toda Port.
Major tourist attractions in the Numazu area include the Numazu Minato Deep Sea Aquarium and Senbon Matsuhama Park.
Numazu-Minato Deep Sea Aquarium exhibits frozen specimens of coelacanths, which are rare in the world. The permanent exhibit includes five frozen coelacanths. The coelacanth is a rare fish that is endangered and internationally protected. For this reason, the aquarium has attracted attention from both domestic and international visitors and is very popular among tourists.
Senbon Matsuhama Park is a park with Senbon Matsubara, the most scenic spot on the Tokaido Highway. Senbon Matsubara is a beautiful pine forest stretching from the mouth of the Kano River in Numazu City to the Tago fishing port in Fuji City. Fuji from this location is spectacular, especially in winter when the air is clearer. This makes it a favorite spot for many tourists.
With a total length of 400 meters, it is the longest suspension bridge for pedestrians in Japan. The official name of the suspension bridge is "Hakone Nishinroku-Mishima Suspension Bridge. The bridge is 70 meters high and the pedestrian walkway is 1.6 meters wide. From the suspension bridge, visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the mountains of Izu. Fuji, Suruga Bay...»
Located in the upper reaches of the Kakita River, the park has an observatory where visitors can observe the "Wakima," where the water that is the source of the Kakita River gushes forth, and a walking trail where visitors can take a walk while viewing the Kakita River. The park has two observatories, the first and second, from which visitors can enjoy a view of the "wakima," where more than one ...»
Minato 83-banchi, whose name comes from the address itself, is a gourmet treasure trove overlooking Suruga Bay. You can fully enjoy freshly caught delicacies such as sashimi, sushi, Hamayaki BBQ, and kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl) using fresh seafood landed at Numazu Port. In addition, the complex features a variety of restaurants and souvenir stores, including Italian restaurants, bakeries, bur...»
Located in Numazu Port along Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, this is the only aquarium in Japan with a deep-sea theme. The deep sea is the area of the ocean that is more than 200 meters deep. Deep-sea creatures are difficult to capture and transport, and their ecology is still shrouded in mystery. Suruga Bay is the deepest in Japan, at 2,500 meters at its deepest point. Because Suruga Bay...»
Mishima Korokke are only sold in shops certified by ‘Mishima Korokke no kai’. There are currently 63 certified shops in Mishima City. Mishima Korokke are distinguished by using Mishima potatoes grown at the base of the western Hakone mountains. Other ingredients are added at the liberty of each shop, with shapes varying from spiral to heart. Whichever shop you buy from, Mishima Korokke are crunchy...»
The port town and Numazu where a lot of marine produces is landed every morning. The one which did a contest to make the bowl which imagined Numazu, and became an excellent prize, this "Numazu-don". Are raw white sandbar, raw small shrimp and horse mackerel mince with this, too on the boiling rice with which the disentangling body by which Japanese best "is string of Numazu" was mixed! The complet...»