Things to Do in Oyama (小山町), Shizuoka: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Oyama (小山町) in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Fuji Cemetery, Fuji Speedway, Higashiguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja and served by Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) via the regional hub at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen). Set at 564 m elevation (35.3601°N, 138.9187°E), Oyama offers travelers a base for sampling regional Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha), Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel), Fujinomiya yakisoba cuisine and exploring neighboring Gotemba (御殿場市) (5.9 km), Yamanakako (山中湖村) (7.9 km), Oshino (忍野村) (12.4 km), Yamakita (山北町) (13.6 km).

Oyama is located in the far northeastern corner of Shizuoka Prefecture, bordering on Yamanashi and Kanagawa Prefectures. Located in between the Tanzawa Mountains and the foothills of Mount Fuji, the town has an average altitude of 800 meters, and has a cool climate with heavy rainfall. A small post town existed in this area since the Heian period, as Oyama is located at the base of the Ashigara Pass on the main route connecting the ancient provinces of Sagami with Kai and Suruga Provinces. The area was mostly tenryō territory under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate in the Edo period. Due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area, Oyama has a mixed economy of agriculture and light industry. Within Shizuoka Prefecture, Oyama (小山町) serves as a town (町) in Shizuoka Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) 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 Oyama (小山町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Oyama (小山町) from Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) at 564 m elevation (35.3601°N, 138.9187°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Oyama):

• Fuji Cemetery — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Fuji Speedway — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Higashiguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Oyama: Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) (connecting to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Oyama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Oyama (小山町) and Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu:

• Gotemba (御殿場市) — 5.9 km from Oyama (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Yamanakako (山中湖村) — 7.9 km from Oyama (Yamanashi Prefecture)
• Oshino (忍野村) — 12.4 km from Oyama (Yamanashi Prefecture)
• Yamakita (山北町) — 13.6 km from Oyama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Minamiashigara (南足柄市) — 17.1 km from Oyama (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Oyama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Oyama (小山町) via Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 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 Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) to reach central Oyama (35.3601°N, 138.9187°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Shizuoka with Oyama (小山町) and neighboring Gotemba, Yamanakako, Oshino. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Oyama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Oyama and continuing toward Gotemba 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 Oyama: While Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) anchors public transit for Oyama, picking up a rental car at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Fuji Cemetery and Fuji Speedway with nearby Gotemba (御殿場市) (5.9 km), Yamanakako (山中湖村) (7.9 km), Oshino (忍野村) (12.4 km), Yamakita (山北町) (13.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Oyama (小山町) & Shizuoka

Dining near Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) and across Oyama (小山町) highlights the regional food culture of Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Oyama:

• Local specialty & terroir of Oyama (小山町): Edo-period highway post-town (shukuba) heritage and regional trade routes alongside irrigated paddy rice cultivation, seasonal produce, and rural satoyama landscapes.
• Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha) — regional specialty enjoyed across Oyama (小山町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel) — regional specialty enjoyed across Oyama (小山町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Fujinomiya yakisoba — regional specialty enjoyed across Oyama (小山町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Suruga Bay sakura-ebi (cherry shrimp) & namashirasu — regional specialty enjoyed across Oyama (小山町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Shizuoka oden — regional specialty enjoyed across Oyama (小山町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.

If you are dining in Oyama (小山町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km).

Where to Stay in Oyama (小山町)

Visitors staying overnight in Oyama (小山町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km), or base at major rail hubs in Shizuoka (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)) or neighboring Gotemba, Yamanakako, Oshino for quick train access into Oyama. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Oyama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Oyama (小山町, 564 m elevation at 35.3601°N, 138.9187°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 Fuji Cemetery in Oyama (小山町) 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 Oyama (小山町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Oyama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) for local bus schedules to Fuji Cemetery and walking maps of Oyama (小山町).
• Cash & ATMs in Oyama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Fuji Cemetery often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Oyama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Oyama: Around Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km) and neighboring Gotemba, Yamanakako, Oshino, 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.