natural wonder
Lake Ashi
A scenic crater lake in Hakone offering stunning views of Mount Fuji with traditional pirate ship cruises across its calm waters.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Numazu
Shizuoka, Japan · Asia
About Numazu
Numazu works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mishima, 17km from Lake Ashi.
Numazu is in Shizuoka, Japan, with about 190,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Mishima, about 5 km away.
Numazu (沼津市, Numazu-shi) is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019, the city had an estimated population of 189,486 in 91,986 households, and a population density of 1,014 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 186.96 square kilometres (72.19 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Numazu?
Within an hour or so of Numazu: Lake Ashi (17 km), Hakone Turnpike Cafe (19 km), Mount Taikan Viewpoint (19 km), Hakone Mount Fuji Viewpoint (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Numazu?
The nearest famous roads are Hakone Turnpike, Yabitsu Pass and Venus Line.
Where is Numazu?
Numazu is in Shizuoka, Japan, about 5 km from Mishima.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 189,486
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Shizuoka
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.1000, 138.8667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Numazu
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Hakone Turnpike Cafe
A car enthusiast gathering point on the Hakone Turnpike toll road, where Japanese car culture comes alive with weekend meetups against volcanic mountain backdrops.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Taikan Viewpoint
The summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hakone Mount Fuji Viewpoint
The Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Hakone Turnpike
A toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Ashigara Service Area
A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Fuji Fifth Station
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Numazu
- 19 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
- 20 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
- 22 kmHakone TurnpikeA toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
- 29 kmMount Fuji Fifth StationThe main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
- 45 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
- 46 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
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