Mishima, Transport hub in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Mishima is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture at the northern tip of the Izu Peninsula, with Mount Fuji visible to the north. Streets lined with low-rise buildings run from the train station toward the city center, where residential areas sit alongside parks and older shrines.
The settlement grew around a shrine during the Nara period and later served as a rest stop along the Tokaido road linking Edo to Kyoto. After the Shinkansen line opened in the 1960s, the town became a transit point for travelers heading to the Izu Peninsula.
The city takes its name from the three large islands visible off the Izu coast from this location. Along the pedestrian shopping street, families gather on weekends to browse local shops and meet for lunch at small restaurants.
The Shinkansen station connects the town to Tokyo in roughly one hour, with trains running regularly throughout the day. Travelers heading to explore the peninsula can take regional trains south from here.
A river fed by spring water from Mount Fuji runs through the town, supporting small fish and aquatic plants visible in the clear flow. Locals use the riverside paths for walking and jogging, and children often play near the water during summer.
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