Not Just Hot Springs! 14 Popular Tourist Spots in Atami Packed with Diverse Attractions

Atami can be enjoyed year-round, but summer and fall are the best seasons to visit.
In summer, you can enjoy swimming at the beach, along with plenty of events such as fireworks festivals and the Atami Beer Festival.
In fall, you can admire stunning autumn leaves and savor seasonal ingredients, while enjoying a calmer side of Atami.

Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, and you can arrive at Atami Station in as little as Approx. 40 minutes.
Besides the Shinkansen, the JR limited express Odoriko and Saphir Odoriko are also recommended.
These sightseeing trains have all reserved seating and well-equipped interiors. The trip takes 80 minutes, a little longer, but lets you enjoy a relaxed and luxurious ride.
Access is also convenient from Haneda Airport, which has international flights, at Approx. 2 hours by train.

This shining castle tower stands on a hill overlooking Atami. You may wonder who built it, but it is not a real historical castle. It is a castle-style tourist facility built in 1959 with 5 stories above ground and 9 levels in total.
The biggest highlight is the view from the top floor. From 43 meters above ground and 160 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a wonderful 360-degree panorama taking in all of Atami and even the distant Izu Peninsula.

This shrine has long been worshipped in Atami as a place dedicated to gods of good fortune and blessings.
Within the grounds stands a sacred giant camphor tree designated as a natural monument, making the shrine famous as one of Japan's leading power spots.
This vibrant tree, said to be 2,100 years old, is believed to add one year to your life if you walk once around its trunk.
There is also a legend that if you walk around the trunk once while making a wish in your heart, that wish will come true, attracting many worshippers seeking blessings for good health, long life, and wishes fulfilled.

This beach is lively with swimmers in summer and is also a great place to watch the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival, held more than a dozen times a year.
Its 400-meter row of palm trees, white sand that contrasts beautifully with the blue sky, and gentle shallow waves create the feel of a tropical resort.
Because of its location, it is also known as a sunrise beach at dawn and a moonlight beach under the moon, and at certain times of year it is illuminated at night.

This modern art museum opened in 1982 on the hillside behind JR Atami Station and was reborn through a major renovation in 2017.
The museum has 3 floors above ground, 1 basement level, and a total floor area of 17,000 square meters, housing Approx. 3,500 works centered on East Asian art, including paintings, calligraphy, and crafts.
Among its collection, three works are designated National Treasures: Red and White Plum Blossoms by Ogata Korin, Tea Jar with Wisteria Design by Nonomura Ninsei, and the calligraphy album Kanbokujō.

This ancient shrine is said to date back to the 5th to 4th century BCE, when the deity Izusan Okami descended here, and it is believed to be the origin of the name "Izu Province."
The shrine grounds spread from the main sanctuary, which stands on a hill at Approx. 170 meters above sea level, stretching both toward the mountains and the sea and covering Approx. 132,000 square meters.
Descending the stone steps from the main sanctuary brings you to the remains of the lower shrine, and going farther down to Izuhama leads to Hashiriyu, a hot spring source counted among Japan's three great ancient springs, along with Hashiriyu Shrine.

Built in 1919, this modern villa-style residence is counted as one of Atami's three great villas, alongside the private Mitsubishi Iwasaki family villa and the now-lost Sumitomo family villa.
In Showa 22 (1947), after World War II, it was reborn as a ryokan and became beloved by leading cultural figures of Japan's Showa period, including Yuzo Yamamoto, Naoya Shiga, Junichiro Tanizaki, Osamu Dazai, Seiichi Funahashi, and Taijun Takeda.
Since 2000, it has been owned by the City of Atami and welcomes many visitors as a cultural and tourism hub.

A sightseeing spot on a hill overlooking Nishikigaura in Atami.
It exhibits trick art created by professional artists, including flat paintings that appear three-dimensional, works that use optical illusions, and paintings that change depending on the viewing angle.
Approx. 50 works are on display, including vividly drawn animals, sea creatures, and parody versions of famous paintings.

This urban park traces its roots to a plum garden opened in 1886 by the Yokohama businessman Sobei Mogi.
In the spacious grounds of Approx. 44,000 square meters along the Hatsukawa River, 469 plum trees of 60 varieties are planted, including old trees more than 100 years old, and the first blossoms appear every year from late November to early December.
It is widely known as the place with "Japan's earliest-blooming plum blossoms."

ACAO FOREST is a resort park spread across a vast hillside of 200,000 tsubo, made up of 13 distinctive gardens and art installations. While taking in sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean shining in Atami blue, you can enjoy seasonal flowers in bloom and explore artworks scattered throughout the grounds.
Inside the park is COEDA HOUSE, a cafe designed by Kengo Kuma to blend into the rose garden. In the evening, it operates as BAR COEDA, creating a magical atmosphere.

Just 30 minutes by boat from Atami, this small island with a population of under 200 has resort-like spots scattered all around it, making it a popular remote island getaway that is easy to reach from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
When you arrive at Hatsushima Port by regular ferry, the first thing you see is the dining street.
Seasonal fish such as yellowtail and amberjack are served by restaurant owners who are also fishermen, as rice bowls or sashimi. Being able to enjoy generous portions of freshly caught seafood is an irresistible luxury.

Known as the closest remote island to the Tokyo metropolitan area, Hatsushima can be reached in Approx. 90 minutes from Tokyo Station by taking the Shinkansen and then a high-speed boat.
Located on the eastern side of the island, PICA Hatsushima is a resort facility with accommodations, day-use activities, restaurants, and hot spring bathing facilities.
There are two types of accommodations: island villas built among subtropical trees and Asian resort villas standing on a hill with sea views.

This hot spring area in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has more than 500 spring sources, and 90 percent of them are said to be high-temperature springs of at least 107.6°F with concentrated mineral components.
An important part of Atami Onsen's history is the group of spring sources known as the "Atami Seven Springs."
One of them once erupted so dramatically that it was counted among the world's three great geysers. Although it no longer flows naturally, a monument recreating its former appearance has been built near Yumae Shrine on Ginza Street, making it a worthwhile stop during a hot spring stroll to learn about Atami's hot spring history.

Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of Japan's leading geisha districts.
Within the city, there are Approx. 50 agencies called okiya where geigi belong, and Approx. 100 geigi are active.
In 1998, the geigi kenban, the union of okiya, was opened to the public with the aim of sharing information about Atami geigi, a traditional performing art. Here, visitors can enjoy professional dances that are rarely seen in everyday life.

An all-weather fitness and recreation facility where you can enjoy a water slide with an Approx. 8-meter height difference and hot spring pools.
The ocean-view hot springs feel wonderfully open, and since they can be used while wearing swimsuits, they are sure to be fun for families, friends, and couples.

A sushi restaurant located in Nakamise Shopping Street right in front of Atami Station, an area bustling with many tourists.
You can enjoy sushi made by skilled chefs using seasonal seafood delivered directly from the fishing port.
The toppings for the nigiri sushi are shipped fresh every morning from Numazu Port.
During their peak season, local Shizuoka specialties such as fresh whitebait and sakura shrimp also appear on the menu.

An izakaya with excellent access, just steps from JR Atami Station.
You can enjoy coastal scenery along with fresh seafood and mountain produce from Atami while gathering around the irori hearth.
At lunchtime, the menu mainly features set meals and rice bowls, with a variety of dried fish and sashimi.
At dinnertime, you can enjoy skewers and dried fish cooked over the irori, paired with sake carefully selected by the owner.

A popular Western-style restaurant recognized as a "Buzzworthy Restaurant" by a famous gourmet website, an honor said to be awarded to only 9 percent of Approx. 770,000 listed restaurants.
Founded in 1947, it also has the presence of a long-established favorite.
Recommended dishes include curry made by slowly simmering meat in a pork bone-based broth and finishing it with an original blend of spices, as well as hayashi rice made with plenty of Japanese black beef.

Founded 70 years ago, this traditional Japanese hot spring ryokan is known for its baths fed by natural spring water and its many dishes featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Atami.
The theme of its cuisine is "food enjoyed with all five senses." Skilled chefs carefully prepare seasonal natural ingredients sourced not only from Atami but from across Japan, and everything from seafood dishes to simmered dishes, soups, and desserts is brought to your room at the moment it tastes best.
The menu changes every month, incorporating the flavors of each season.

A hot spring ryokan renovated from a long-established inn with 65 years of history, built around the concept of a "nostalgic hot spring inn."
It offers high-quality hot spring water drawn from two private sources and served directly from the source, welcoming many hot spring fans every day.
Located just a 3-minute walk from Atami Station, this place offers not only overnight stays but also day-use bathing.
It is perfect for enjoying a bath as if visiting outside hot springs or for one last soak before heading home.

A hot spring inn in South Atami Onsen right in front of Nagahama Beach, a popular swimming beach.
It is popular for its hearty meals and open-air baths with a spacious feel.
Dinner features plenty of seasonal seafood, and even the standard plan includes a luxurious boat platter with at least five kinds of sashimi.
Grilled fish and simmered fish are added as well, making satisfaction with both quality and quantity all but guaranteed.