Mishima
Where Mount Fuji's Spring Water Runs Through Town
Why Mishima?
Mishima is an ideal base for digital nomads who want nature on their doorstep without giving up easy access to the city.
Sitting at the foot of Mount Fuji, the town is known as the “City of Water” for the cool spring water that flows through its streets all year round. With Tokyo under an hour away, it's a perfect mid- to long-term base for exploring Japan.
Slow down and live by the rhythm of the water, right here in Mishima.
Nature
Snowmelt from Mount Fuji filters through ancient lava and surfaces as crystal-clear springs. Walk the stepping stones of the Genbe River, or take in Fuji from the 400 m Mishima Skywalk.
Lifestyle
A walkable town of shaded canals, the Heian-era Mishima Taisha shrine, and local favourites like spring-water unagi and Mishima croquettes. Life here moves at a gentler pace.
Access
Tokyo is about 45 minutes away by Shinkansen, and the Izuhakone Railway runs straight from the station into the Izu Peninsula and its hot spring towns. Hakone is just over the hills.
Accommodations for Long Stay
Mishima has everything from guesthouses to business hotels, though most are set up for short visits.
A growing number offer long-stay discounts and English-speaking staff, making them a comfortable base for digital nomads.
A renovated townhouse a short walk from the Genbe River, with a shared kitchen, a quiet work lounge and a host who knows every local izakaya.
- Features
- Shared kitchen, laundry, bicycle rental
- Room Type
- Single, double
- 1 Week
- 20% discount
- 1 Month
- 45% discount
Self-contained apartments near Mishima Station, each over 30 sqm with a proper desk, kitchenette and washing machine. Ideal for longer stays.
- Features
- 24-hour front desk, parking
- Room Type
- Studio, one bedroom
- 1 Month
- 50% discount
Coworking Spaces
Reliable places to get work done, from drop-in desks by the station to free community workspaces.
Drop-in desks and phone booths two minutes from the Shinkansen gates, so a day trip to Tokyo never costs you a working day.
- Hours
- 9:00 - 21:00
- Wi-Fi
- Fibre, 1 Gbps
- Monthly
- ¥15,000~
A city-run space for local freelancers and visitors, with long tables, power at every seat and regular meetups.
- Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00, closed Mondays
- Wi-Fi
- Free
Restaurants & Cafes
Spring water shapes the food here too. These are the local favourites, plus a few spots to sit down with a laptop.
Eel kept in Fuji spring water before grilling loses any muddy taste. Expect a queue at lunchtime, and it is worth it.
A canal-side cafe with good filter coffee, plenty of sockets and no time limit on weekdays.
- Opens
- 8:00
Crisp croquettes made with locally grown Mishima potatoes, sold from butcher shops around the shrine.
Authentic Experiences
Step away from the screen and see why Mishima is called the City of Water.
Follow the stepping stones along 1.5 km of spring-fed river that stays around 15°C all year. Fireflies appear here in early summer.
One of the great shrines of the Izu region, dating back to the Heian period, with a pond full of koi and a 1,200-year-old osmanthus tree.
A 400 m pedestrian suspension bridge with views of Mount Fuji on one side and Suruga Bay on the other.
- Access
- Bus from Mishima Station
Mishima Digital Nomads Community
Join our WhatsApp group to meet other nomads, swap tips on housing and coworking, and hear about meetups around town. Anyone thinking about staying in Mishima is welcome!
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