Mishima Skywalk, a 400-meter suspension bridge in Mishima, Shizuoka, with views of Mount Fuji, is expected to reach peak autumn color around mid-November again this year. From the bridge, visitors can take in a view of colored mountains with the open sky beyond them, known as "Sora Momiji" (空紅葉). This year, the viewpoints added for the 10th anniversary offer more ways to enjoy the autumn scenery.
Autumn Leaves With the Sky Beyond
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, September this year on the Pacific side of eastern Japan recorded the highest monthly precipitation and the shortest monthly sunshine hours since records began in 1946, making it a month of record-breaking rain and lack of sunshine. It has also been pointed out that when sunshine is lacking, people spend less time in the sun, and more people experience mental health problems.
On sunny days at Mishima Skywalk, visitors can enjoy open 360-degree views from the 400-meter bridge in the autumn sunshine. From around mid-November in a typical year, this scenery turns autumn colors. "Sora Momiji," in which the sky stretches out beyond the autumn leaves, is a highlight of the season. The term was coined by Mishima Skywalk.
The spot also makes a good stop on an autumn drive around Hakone, Izu, and Atami.
New Viewpoints for the 10th Anniversary
"SKY CROSS" and the "Kaze to Sora no Deck" (風と空のデッキ), new viewpoints opened to mark the 10th anniversary, welcome their first autumn this year. Together with a walk across the suspension bridge, they let visitors enjoy Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the autumn mountains from several angles.
- SKY CROSS: An X-shaped deck that juts out into the air, giving the feeling of stepping into the sky. Visitors can look out over Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the suspension bridge.
- Kaze to Sora no Deck (風と空のデッキ): Located beyond the suspension bridge, it offers a 360-degree panorama, and visitors can feel the wind rising from beneath their feet as they take in the surroundings.
SKY DOG RUN
"SKY DOG RUN," a natural-grass dog run, has also opened on a high spot with a good view. It has two areas, one for small and medium-sized dogs and one for large dogs, giving visitors who bring their dogs more ways to spend time at Mishima Skywalk. It is also suggested as a spot for an autumn outing with a pet.
Mikan Juice From Nishiura, Numazu
Beyond the suspension bridge, the mikan juice specialty shop 甘柑みかん serves juice made with fully ripened mikan from Nishiura in Numazu, Shizuoka. In Nishiura, harvesting and shipping proceed variety by variety from September, so this is the peak season for mikan. Visitors can enjoy local flavors along with their autumn leaf walk.
Autumn Leaves Overview
- Expected peak: Around mid-November 2026 (forecast). The timing may shift depending on weather and other conditions.
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The information above is as of the announcement and may change.
Autumn leaves seen at Mishima Skywalk last year:
Sunset Skywalk and the "Best Sunset Campaign" Photo Contest
A "Sunset Skywalk" campaign, for enjoying evening scenery in the clear air from autumn into winter, is also taking place, along with a photo contest, the "Best Sunset Campaign" (ベストサンセットキャンペーン).
- Period: Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 24, 2027
Original Sunset Postcard
Every visitor who enters from 3:00 PM, on all days, receives one original sunset postcard. It uses a photo selected from the entries to last year's "Sunset Skywalk" photo posting campaign, capturing the magic hour around sunset, when the sky changes color moment by moment as seen from Mishima Skywalk. Distribution ends once the planned number of postcards has been handed out.
Photo Contest "Best Sunset Campaign"
Mishima Skywalk is looking for photos of sunset moments captured there, such as "the most beautifully shot sunset," "an unforgettable sunset view," or "a sunset watched with someone special."
How to enter:
- Follow the official Mishima Skywalk account on Instagram.
- Post a sunset photo taken at Mishima Skywalk to your Instagram feed with the hashtag "#サンセットスカイウォーク" and a mention of the official Mishima Skywalk account.
Prizes:
- From the submitted photos, one that conveys the appeal of Mishima Skywalk will be selected and used for the postcard distributed at next year's Sunset Skywalk.
- "Best Sunset Award" (ベストサンセット賞): A particularly good photo is selected from the entries. The person whose post receives the most likes wins one pair of special invitation tickets to Mishima Skywalk. Prizes are scheduled to be shipped in February 2027.
Details are available on the campaign's dedicated page.
Visitor Information
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may change depending on events, season, or weather)
- Regular holidays: None (open year-round)
- Address: 313 Sasahara Shinden, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0012
- Admission: Adults from ¥1,100, junior high and high school students from ¥500, elementary school students from ¥200 (bridge admission uses variable pricing)
- Parking: 400 standard cars (including 5 spaces for visitors with disabilities) and up to 28 large vehicles
- Access by car: About 90 minutes from Tokyo, about 180 minutes from Nagoya
- Access by train: About 50 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen and about 100 minutes from Nagoya by Shinkansen, then 25 minutes by local bus from Mishima Station
- Official website: https://mishima-skywalk.jp/
For details, please check the official website.
