Things to Do in Susono (裾野市), Shizuoka: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Susono (裾野市) in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Goryūno Taki (1.1 km), Ryūtaku Ji (3.6 km), Umenokizawagawa Bashi (2.1 km) and served by Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) via the regional hub at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen). Set at 133 m elevation (35.1739°N, 138.9068°E), Susono offers travelers a base for sampling regional Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha), Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel), Fujinomiya yakisoba cuisine and exploring neighboring Nagaizumi (長泉町) (3.4 km), Mishima (三島市) (6.3 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8.5 km), Numazu (沼津市) (9.6 km).

Susono is located in far eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Mount Ashitaka, and the Hakone Mountains. The climate is temperate maritime, with hot humid summers and mild winters. During the Edo period, the area was mostly tenryō territory under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate. After the Meiji Restoration, on February 1, 1889, a train station was opened in the center of rural Suntō District on what later became the Tōkaidō Main Line connecting Tokyo with Shizuoka. Susono has a mixed economy. Within Shizuoka Prefecture, Susono (裾野市) serves as a city in Shizuoka Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1971-01-01) 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 Susono (裾野市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Susono (裾野市) from Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) at 133 m elevation (35.1739°N, 138.9068°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Susono):

• Goryūno Taki (1.1 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Susono (裾野市).
• Ryūtaku Ji (3.6 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Susono (裾野市).
• Umenokizawagawa Bashi (2.1 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Susono (裾野市).
• Yatogawa Bashi (2.6 km) — local sightseeing landmark near Susono (裾野市).
• Mount Fuji — local sightseeing landmark near Susono (裾野市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Susono: Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) (connecting to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Susono

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Susono (裾野市) and Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu:

• Nagaizumi (長泉町) — 3.4 km from Susono (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Mishima (三島市) — 6.3 km from Susono (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Shimizu (清水町) — 8.5 km from Susono (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Numazu (沼津市) — 9.6 km from Susono (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Kannami (函南町) — 10.4 km from Susono (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Getting to Susono & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Susono (裾野市) via Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 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 Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) to reach central Susono (35.1739°N, 138.9068°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Shizuoka with Susono (裾野市) and neighboring Nagaizumi, Mishima, Shimizu. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Susono, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Susono and continuing toward Nagaizumi 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 Susono: While Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) anchors public transit for Susono, picking up a rental car at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Goryūno Taki (1.1 km) and Ryūtaku Ji (3.6 km) with nearby Nagaizumi (長泉町) (3.4 km), Mishima (三島市) (6.3 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8.5 km), Numazu (沼津市) (9.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Susono (裾野市) & Shizuoka

Dining near Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) and across Susono (裾野市) highlights the regional food culture of Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Susono:

• Local specialty & terroir of Susono (裾野市): greenhouse strawberry cultivation and market gardening alongside sustainable cedar and cypress forestry, woodworking, and mountain conservation.
• Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha) — regional specialty enjoyed across Susono (裾野市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel) — regional specialty enjoyed across Susono (裾野市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Fujinomiya yakisoba — regional specialty enjoyed across Susono (裾野市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Suruga Bay sakura-ebi (cherry shrimp) & namashirasu — regional specialty enjoyed across Susono (裾野市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Shizuoka oden — regional specialty enjoyed across Susono (裾野市) and Shizuoka Prefecture.

If you are dining in Susono (裾野市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km).

Where to Stay in Susono (裾野市)

Visitors staying overnight in Susono (裾野市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km), or base at major rail hubs in Shizuoka (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)) or neighboring Nagaizumi, Mishima, Shimizu for quick train access into Susono. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Susono & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Susono (裾野市, 133 m elevation at 35.1739°N, 138.9068°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 Goryūno Taki (1.1 km) in Susono (裾野市) 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 Susono (裾野市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Susono: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) for local bus schedules to Goryūno Taki (1.1 km) and walking maps of Susono (裾野市).
• Cash & ATMs in Susono: Convenience stores and major hotels around Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Goryūno Taki (1.1 km) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Susono accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Susono: Around Susono Station (裾野駅) (0.4 km) and neighboring Nagaizumi, Mishima, Shimizu, 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.