Things to Do in Numazu (沼津市), Shizuoka: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Numazu (沼津市) in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Reizan Ji (0.7 km), Hie Jinja (0.8 km), Senbonhama Kōen (1.5 km) and served by Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) via the regional hub at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen). Set at 8 m elevation (35.0956°N, 138.8634°E), Numazu offers travelers a base for sampling regional Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha), Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel), Fujinomiya yakisoba cuisine and exploring neighboring Shimizu (清水町) (3.2 km), Mishima (三島市) (5.6 km), Nagaizumi (長泉町) (7.9 km), Izunokuni (伊豆の国市) (9.4 km).

Numazu is at the northwestern end of the Izu Peninsula, which is a leisure destination known for its numerous hot springs. Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, may also be seen from Numazu on clear days. Numazu is an ancient settlement, mentioned in Nara period records as the original provincial capital of Suruga Province before the separation of Izu Province from Suruga in 680 AD, and subsequent transfer of the provincial capital to the banks of the Abe River in what is now Shizuoka city. During the early part of the Tokugawa shogunate, Numazu was ruled as part of Odawara Domain, but with the construction of Numazu Castle in 1777, it became the separate Numazu Domain. Within Shizuoka Prefecture, Numazu (沼津市) serves as a special city in Shizuoka Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1923-07-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Southern views of Mount Fuji (Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya), Izu Peninsula hot springs and coastline (Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji), and Hamamatsu.

What to See & Do in Numazu (沼津市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Numazu (沼津市) from Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) at 8 m elevation (35.0956°N, 138.8634°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Numazu):

• Reizan Ji (0.7 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Numazu (沼津市).
• Hie Jinja (0.8 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Numazu (沼津市).
• Senbonhama Kōen (1.5 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Numazu (沼津市).
• Daichū Ji (3.1 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Numazu (沼津市).
• Mount Fuji — local sightseeing landmark near Numazu (沼津市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Numazu: Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) (connecting to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Numazu

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Numazu (沼津市) and Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu:

• Shimizu (清水町) — 3.2 km from Numazu (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Mishima (三島市) — 5.6 km from Numazu (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Nagaizumi (長泉町) — 7.9 km from Numazu (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Izunokuni (伊豆の国市) — 9.4 km from Numazu (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Susono (裾野市) — 9.6 km from Numazu (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Getting to Numazu & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Numazu (沼津市) via Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km): 45m–1h 25m from Tokyo Station (or 1h–1h 30m from Kyoto/Osaka) directly on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari or Kodama. From Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) to reach central Numazu (35.0956°N, 138.8634°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Shizuoka with Numazu (沼津市) and neighboring Shimizu, Mishima, Nagaizumi. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Numazu, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Numazu and continuing toward Shimizu can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Numazu: While Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) anchors public transit for Numazu, picking up a rental car at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Reizan Ji (0.7 km) and Hie Jinja (0.8 km) with nearby Shimizu (清水町) (3.2 km), Mishima (三島市) (5.6 km), Nagaizumi (長泉町) (7.9 km), Izunokuni (伊豆の国市) (9.4 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Numazu (沼津市) & Shizuoka

Dining near Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) and across Numazu (沼津市) highlights the regional food culture of Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Numazu:

• Local specialty & terroir of Numazu (沼津市): deep-steamed green tea (ryokucha) cultivation across hillside plantations alongside geothermal hot-spring (onsen) ryokan hospitality and mountain tourism.
• Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha) — regional specialty enjoyed across Numazu (沼津市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel) — regional specialty enjoyed across Numazu (沼津市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Fujinomiya yakisoba — regional specialty enjoyed across Numazu (沼津市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Suruga Bay sakura-ebi (cherry shrimp) & namashirasu — regional specialty enjoyed across Numazu (沼津市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Shizuoka oden — regional specialty enjoyed across Numazu (沼津市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.

If you are dining in Numazu (沼津市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km).

Where to Stay in Numazu (沼津市)

Visitors staying overnight in Numazu (沼津市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km), or base at major rail hubs in Shizuoka (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)) or neighboring Shimizu, Mishima, Nagaizumi for quick train access into Numazu. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Numazu & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Numazu (沼津市, 8 m elevation at 35.0956°N, 138.8634°E): Early February–March for Kawazu early cherry blossoms on the Izu Peninsula; October–February for crisp, unobstructed southern views of Mount Fuji.

Wider sightseeing across Shizuoka Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Reizan Ji (0.7 km) in Numazu (沼津市) includes: Southern views of Mount Fuji (Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya), Izu Peninsula hot springs and coastline (Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji), and Hamamatsu.

Practical Travel Tips for Numazu (沼津市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Numazu: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) for local bus schedules to Reizan Ji (0.7 km) and walking maps of Numazu (沼津市).
• Cash & ATMs in Numazu: Convenience stores and major hotels around Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Reizan Ji (0.7 km) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Numazu accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Numazu: Around Numazu Station (沼津駅) (0.9 km) and neighboring Shimizu, Mishima, Nagaizumi, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.