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

Last reviewed: October 25, 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 Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Ten Province Pass (十国峠) 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).

Set in a highland landscape at roughly 564 m above sea level in Shizuoka Prefecture, Oyama is anchored by local landmarks including Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and connects to neighboring Gotemba, Yamanakako, Oshino via Ashigara Station (足柄駅) (6.5 km). 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):

• 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).
• Ten Province Pass (十国峠) — local sightseeing landmark near Oyama (小山町).
• Mishōtai Zan (御正体山) — 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: Day-trippers stopping in Oyama between Shizuoka and 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 Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) and Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) 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:

• 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 Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) 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 Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) 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 Tanzawa Ōyama Kokutei Park (丹沢大山国定公園) 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.