Genbei River

Genbei River

SCENIC WALK

Mishima is home to some of the best water in Japan, flowing straight from Mt. Fuji. Running through the centre of the city, Genbei River is a great walk, connecting the city’s main tourist destinations, Rakujuen Park and Mishima Taisha. The river is littered with stepping stones and walkways so you can enjoy a quiet walk through one of the biggest cities in the Izu peninsula. In early summer you can also enjoy fireflies floating around the river.

Review

The Genbei River is a small stretch of river running through the heart of Mishima city. If you have time to spare and want a nice scenic walk then I definitely recommend following it, especially during summer when the fireflies and floating about. There are also summer festivals dotted about the river (dependent on dates) so if you line your trip up right you could end up with quite a lot to see.

Walking along the river is nice but if you want lots to look at then maybe give it a miss. Along the river there are spots to relax and the river is pretty, however there isn’t too much to do along the way.

ADDRESS

Genbei River,
1-45 Izumicho
Mishima,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
411-0037

Phone number unavailable
https://www.city.mishima.shizuoka.jp/ipn009239.html (Google Translated English)

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The Genbei River is within walking distance of Mishima Station.