About 10,000 years ago, lava from the Shin-Fuji volcano flowed down the valley between Mt. Ashitaka and Mt. Hakone for nearly 40 km, creating the land of Mishima City. The lava flow, named Mishima lava, stopped at Rakujuen Park and Shirataki Park. Snowmelt and rainwater from Mt. Fuji, which has flowed through the gaps in the underground lava flow, gushes out in the Mishima urban area, which is the end of the lava flow. The abundant spring water not only enriches the lives of the people of the water city, but it attracts tourists. We will also stop at the Mishima Taisha Shrine, which is dedicated to the volcano god of the former Izu Islands.
| ｜Area | Northern Izu Area (Mishima City) |
| ｜Geological Age | The earth created by the Mishima lava flow that erupted from the Shin-Fuji volcano about 10,000 years ago |
| ｜Route | Rakujuen Park→ the Genbei River→ Mishima Taisha Shrine→ Shirataki Park→ Mishima Station South Exit |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 3km (Cumulative elevation 30m) |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 150 minutes |
| ｜Difficulty | Strolling around the city |
| ｜Meeting Place | Rakujuen Park in Mishima City, Entrance in front of the Station <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Place | Mishima Station South Exit <MAP> |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,500 yen Elementary school children: 1,750 yen *Parking is available at an additional cost. *An admission fee to Rakujuen Park (300 yen) will be charged separately。 |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to about 10 people |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/Bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. Generally, Rakujuen Park is closed on Mondays. In that case, the tour will not be operated. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Entrance to Rakujuen Park
A 2-minute walk from the south exit of Mishima Station, we will be waiting for you in the square in front of the park entrance.
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Inside Rakujuen
About 10,000 years ago, the lava flow from Mt. Fuji reached the land of Mishima, about 40 km away. In the lava terrain left in the park, you will see collapsed lava mounds and rope-shaped lava.
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The Genbei River
Snowmelt water that has flowed underground through the gaps of Mt. Fuji's lava flow gushes out in various parts of Mishima, which corresponds to the end of the lava flow. The murmuring sound of the water provides a place of relaxation for citizens and tourists.
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Mishima Taisha Shrine
It is said that to appease the volcanic eruption in the Izu Islands, the god of Mishima was relocated to the present place and awarded the rank of “Daimyojin.”
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Shirataki Park
Snowmelt water is gushing out from the end of the lava flow here and there.
