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Travel basics
- Tokyo to Mishima: 44 to 55 minutes on Kodama and some Hikari.
- Sit on the right hand side (D seat) for Fuji views.
- Trains run roughly twice an hour.
Day trips
Tokyo to Mishima for Mt Fuji views with a JR Pass
Mishima is just 44 minutes from Tokyo on Kodama Shinkansen and offers one of the best Mt Fuji photo stops on the Tokaido line. The JR Pass covers it.
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What to do in Mishima
Walk the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge with Mt Fuji framed in the middle. Visit Mishima Taisha shrine and the Genbei river walk.
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Pairs well with
- Hakone (bus from Mishima station).
- Numazu for fresh sushi.
- Atami onsen, two stops north.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Does the JR Pass cover Mishima?
Yes. All Kodama and Hikari Tokaido Shinkansen are covered. Avoid Nozomi unless you pay the surcharge.
Best seat for Mt Fuji?
Right side going from Tokyo, left side returning. D or E window seats.
Can I see Fuji guaranteed?
Clearest mornings in winter. Cloud cover in summer often hides the peak.
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