Overview
Mishima Station brings together the Tokaido Shinkansen, the Tokaido Main Line, and the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line. It combines fast links to Tokyo and central Japan with regional routes through central Mishima and onward to northern Izu and Shuzenji.
The city center begins on the south side. Head this way for Rakujuen, spring-water walks, hotels, buses, and the Sunzu Line.
Station background
JR Central operates the Shinkansen and Tokaido Main Line sections, while Izuhakone Railway runs the adjoining Sunzu Line. Mishima developed from a main-line stop into a regional junction after the Tokaido Shinkansen opened in 1964.
Not every bullet train stops here. Kodama services call consistently, selected Hikari services offer faster links, and Nozomi trains pass through. Check your departure before planning a tight connection.
Lines and connections
The Tokaido Shinkansen runs east toward Tokyo and west toward Shizuoka, Nagoya, and Kansai. The fastest journey depends on which Hikari services stop at Mishima, while Kodama provides the more dependable stopping pattern.
Tokaido Main Line trains connect Mishima with Atami to the east and Numazu and Shizuoka to the west. For shorter regional journeys, these conventional trains may be more sensible than the Shinkansen.
The Sunzu Line begins at Mishima and runs through Mishima-Hirokoji, Izu-Nagaoka, and other local stops before reaching Shuzenji. It's the direct rail route into this part of the Izu Peninsula, although many onsen and sightseeing areas still require an onward bus.
Airport access
Mishima has no direct airport train. One public transport route from Narita Airport uses the Narita Express to Tokyo Station, followed by a Hikari service to Mishima. Allow enough time to change platforms, and confirm that your chosen Hikari stops here. Transfers take time.
From Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport, take an airport bus to Shizuoka Station and continue by Tokaido Shinkansen. Both airport journeys require transfers rather than providing a one-seat connection.
Station area
The Mishima Station Area extends south toward Rakujuen and the city's spring-water walking routes. The South Exit is also the more convenient side for the Sunzu Line and most central sightseeing.
Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel is one minute from the South Exit. The short outdoor walk helps with an early Shinkansen departure or a late arrival followed by a night in Mishima.
What's nearby
Rakujuen is about three minutes from the South Exit. From the garden, a longer walk continues toward Genbe River, Shirataki Park, the old central shopping streets, and Mishima Taisha. Allow more time than the station map might suggest, since several stops invite detours.
Mishima Skywalk and Hakone aren't within walking distance. Continue by bus, taxi, or car, and check the return service before setting out if you have another train to catch.
Good to know
Mishima and Shin-Fuji are separate Shinkansen stations with different local connections. The distinction matters. Use Mishima and the Sunzu Line for Shuzenji, and leave from the south side for central Mishima. Don't assume the next eastbound or westbound Shinkansen will stop here.
