JR Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini

We just ran into a typhoon in Japan that was heading directly for the Izu Peninsula. I only managed to use two and a half days of my rail pass before rushing back to Tokyo by JR on the afternoon of the third day. Fortunately, the JR lines really were suspended the next day, and the airport canceled over three hundred flights; the weather changed drastically. On the first day of the trip, I issued my tickets at the Shinkansen counter inside the Atami JR Station—please note that this can only be done inside a JR station. On the first day, I visited local attractions around Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, took a ferry to Toi Port (which took about 90 minutes), then took a bus to Shuzenji Station, and finally transferred to the Izu-Hakone Railway to Mishima. On the second day, I went to the Gotemba Outlets and took the JR to Numazu for dinner in the evening. On the third day, I took a Fujikyu bus to Oshino Hakkai. The rain made the water muddy, but walking in the light rain at the foot of Mount Fuji offered fresh air and a cool feeling. I had previously bought this pass to go to Lake Kawaguchi, so I did not plan to go there again this time. Overall, this three-day pass is a fantastic value.

Our seamless and highly cost-effective 3-day journey with this pass included: Day 1: Started using the pass right from JR Matsuda Station, which connects perfectly if you take the Odakyu Line Rapid-Express up from Shinjuku. From there, we headed to Gotemba and visited the beautiful Oshino Hakkai village. The local bus fares to Oshino Hakkai alone usually cost over 1,000 JPY per trip, but it was fully covered! We then headed to our accommodation near Fuji Station. Day 2: Explored around the scenic Fujinomiya area and traveled further to visit the famous Mishima Skywalk. Day 3: We took a round-trip cruise on the Suruga Bay Ferry. Even though it was raining continuously and we couldn't disembark to sightsee, the round-trip ferry ride itself normally costs 6,000 JPY in total, making the pass instantly worth it! Afterward, we used the pass to travel smoothly to our next stay in Hamamatsu.This pass saved us a massive amount of transit budget and covered trains, buses, and even a large ferry.

This is a pass for people who are going to travel around Shizuoka and the area around Mount Fuji, who have time and are not in a hurry, because you can only ride local trains. But it's very worth it, you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji for free, ride the bus to Kawaguchiko for free, and ride the bus in Hamamatsu for free.

I took my family on a trip using the Mt. Fuji & Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini, and we visited the Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Oshino Hakkai, Shimoyoshida Station, Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, and the Miho no Matsubara and Shimizu Port cruises in Shimizu. I recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Shizuoka.

From Atami, take the train to Izu. From Izu go to Mishima and then take a bus to Mishima Suspension Bridge. From Shizuoka, take the train to Shimizu Fish Port. From Numazu, take a bus to Numazu Port Seafood Market, etc. A single travel pass allows you to travel throughout Shizuoka Prefecture, saving on transportation costs and time. Highly recommended.

The mini pass covers a wide area (including buses and JR lines, but note that it does not include Kintetsu). It's also convenient for visiting Miho no Matsubara, but be sure to check the timetable, as some stations have infrequent services. If you want to see Mount Fuji, the earlier you go, the better, as visibility is higher.

Using this pass, I visited Izu Panorama Park and the Skywalk suspension bridge in Mishima by limited express train and bus; Fujinomiya for the Shibazakura Festival, Makaino Farm, and Shiraito Falls. However, please note that some buses are not included, as well as Shizuoka. When boarding, take a numbered ticket, and when exiting, simply show it along with your pass to the driver, which is very convenient. Be aware that you cannot exchange the pass at the airport, and even at Tokyo Station, it took some searching to find the exchange point.

This pass is perfect for people who want to see Mount Fuji from different perspectives, whether it's in Fujinomiya, Kawaguchiko, or Shimizu. It can be used on JR trains, buses, and boats.

Shizuoka is a very peaceful scenic tourist area, and on a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji all around.

Using the JR Pass for boats, buses, and non-JR trains to reach tourist spots is highly recommended, as it can save you a lot on transportation costs.