Things to Do in Nagaizumi (長泉町), Shizuoka: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Nagaizumi (長泉町) in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Ashitaka Yama (愛鷹山) and served by Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) via the regional hub at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen). Set at 205 m elevation (35.1660°N, 138.8710°E), Nagaizumi offers travelers a base for sampling regional Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha), Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel), Fujinomiya yakisoba cuisine and exploring neighboring Susono (裾野市) (3.4 km), Mishima (三島市) (6.8 km), Numazu (沼津市) (7.9 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 205 m elevation in Shizuoka Prefecture, Nagaizumi is anchored by local landmarks including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Ashitaka Yama (愛鷹山) and connects to neighboring Susono, Mishima, Numazu via Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km). Within Shizuoka Prefecture, Nagaizumi (長泉町) 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 Nagaizumi (長泉町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Nagaizumi (長泉町) from Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) at 205 m elevation (35.1660°N, 138.8710°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Nagaizumi):

• Ten Province Pass (十国峠) — local sightseeing landmark near Nagaizumi (長泉町).
• Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Nagaizumi (長泉町).
• Ashitaka Yama (愛鷹山) — local sightseeing landmark near Nagaizumi (長泉町).
• Washizu San (鷲頭山) — local sightseeing landmark near Nagaizumi (長泉町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Nagaizumi: Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) (connecting to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Nagaizumi

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu:

• Susono (裾野市) — 3.4 km from Nagaizumi (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Mishima (三島市) — 6.8 km from Nagaizumi (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Numazu (沼津市) — 7.9 km from Nagaizumi (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Shimizu (清水町) — 8 km from Nagaizumi (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Kannami (函南町) — 12.6 km from Nagaizumi (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Getting to Nagaizumi & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Nagaizumi (長泉町) via Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 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 Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) to reach central Nagaizumi (35.1660°N, 138.8710°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Shizuoka with Nagaizumi (長泉町) and neighboring Susono, Mishima, Numazu. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Nagaizumi, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Nagaizumi between Shizuoka and Susono 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 Nagaizumi: While Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) anchors public transit for Nagaizumi, picking up a rental car at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) with nearby Susono (裾野市) (3.4 km), Mishima (三島市) (6.8 km), Numazu (沼津市) (7.9 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Nagaizumi (長泉町) & Shizuoka

Dining near Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) and across Nagaizumi (長泉町) highlights the regional food culture of Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Nagaizumi:

• Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha) — regional specialty enjoyed across Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel) — regional specialty enjoyed across Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Fujinomiya yakisoba — regional specialty enjoyed across Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Suruga Bay sakura-ebi (cherry shrimp) & namashirasu — regional specialty enjoyed across Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Shizuoka oden — regional specialty enjoyed across Nagaizumi (長泉町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.

If you are dining in Nagaizumi (長泉町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km).

Where to Stay in Nagaizumi (長泉町)

Visitors staying overnight in Nagaizumi (長泉町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km), or base at major rail hubs in Shizuoka (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)) or neighboring Susono, Mishima, Numazu for quick train access into Nagaizumi. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Nagaizumi & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Nagaizumi (長泉町, 205 m elevation at 35.1660°N, 138.8710°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 Ten Province Pass (十国峠) in Nagaizumi (長泉町) 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 Nagaizumi (長泉町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Nagaizumi: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) for local bus schedules to Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and walking maps of Nagaizumi (長泉町).
• Cash & ATMs in Nagaizumi: Convenience stores and major hotels around Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ten Province Pass (十国峠) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Nagaizumi accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Nagaizumi: Around Nagaizumi-nameri Station (長泉なめり駅) (3.3 km) and neighboring Susono, Mishima, Numazu, 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.