Atami (Live Japan)
The following is a recommended sightseeing course starting from Atami Station, which includes all that you would like to do in Atami, such as hot spas, gourmet seafood dishes, and relaxation at the beach. Atami has many aspects, including hustle-bustle near Atami Station and a nostalgic atmosphere in the back streets. It is recommended to take the Yu-Yu Bus to visit Atami Castle on the hill.
1. Explore along Atami’s Nakamise shopping street with its incredible array of shops!
Nakamise shopping street (Live Japan)
Along Nakamise shopping street and Heiwa shopping street, close to Atami Station, are an array of eating and drinking establishments and souvenir shops. You can enjoy shopping while eating onsen manju (hot-spa sweet buns), a must-try specialty of a hot-spa town.
Atami Ekimae Nakamisedori Shotengai 熱海駅前仲見世通り商店街
Address: Shizuoka Taharahoncho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0011
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line)
Atami Ekimae Heiwadori Shotengai 熱海駅前平和通り商店街
Address: Taharahoncho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0011
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 1 minute on foot
Phone Number: 0557-85-2222
2. Atami’s fresh seafood dishes are sure to satisfy!
Maguro-don (Live Japan)
Maguroya, famous for its fresh seafood dishes, is popular and frequented by local people. Maguro-don (tuna rice bowl), a specialty of the restaurant, fully satisfies you in terms of volume for its inexpensive price of 500 JPY. Other popular dishes include sashimi-teishoku (sashimi set menu) and kama-age-shirasu-don (rice bowl with freshly boiled young sardine on it). These meals are served with ara-jiru (a savory fish-broth based soup), which is only possible because of the location of Atami close to the sea.
Open: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed when all meals are sold out)
Closed: Wednesday (twice a month, but irregularly)
Maguroya 熱海 まぐろや
Address: ATAMIX B1F,Tawarahontyou9-1, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0000
3. Atami onsen: Incredible area for Tokyo day trippers looking to relax at Atami’s hot springs!
Atami onsen (Live Japan)
If you’re looking to indulge in some of Japan’s hot springs but don’t want to venture far from Tokyo, Atami the right spot for you. Atami is home to dozens of hotels offering a spot to soak.
One such spot is Nikkotei Oyu is a time-honored inn, which is popular among one-day tourists to enjoy hot spring bathing. There is an open-air bath surrounded by bamboo trees, which is large enough to accommodate some 20 people. There is also a room for up to five people, which is recommended for a family.
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesday (or next day when Tuesday falls on holiday)
Bathing fee: 1,000 JPY (adult)
Private room: For up to five people, 2,000 JPY for two hours
Nikkotei Ooyu 日航亭・大湯
Address: 5-26, Kamijukucho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0018
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 10 minutes on foot
Phone Number: 0557-83-6021
4. Atami Sun Beach: Resort area with a tropical atmosphere!
Atami Sun Beach (Live Japan)
Sun Beach with palm trees, which many people visit for swimming during summer, has an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you were in a tropical country. The sandy beach is lit up at night, making visitors enjoy a view like a tropical resort. The beach is opened for swimmers every year from the second Saturday of July to August 31.
Swimming is allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the above-mentioned swimming period.
The beach is lit up every night from the sunset to 10:00 p.m.
Atami Sun Beach 熱海サンビーチ
Address: Higashikaigancho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0012
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 12 minutes on foot
Phone Number: 0557-86-6218
5. The most photographed place with a statue based on a novel
Omiya-no Matsu and Kanich, Omiya statues (Live Japan)
The place along the beach where Omiya-no Matsu (pine tree of Omiya) and a statue of Kanichi and Omiya are situated is the most photographed place in Atami. The bronze statue is based on the novel, Konjiki Yasha (The Golden Demon), written by Koyo Ozaki, which gained popularity in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The novel greatly helped make the name of Atami known throughout Japan.
Statue of Kanichi and Omiya お宮の松／貫一・お宮の像
Address: Higashikaigancho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0012
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 12 minutes on foot
Phone Number: 557-86-6218
6. Atami Castle: An observatory commanding a view of the whole area!
Atami Castle (Live Japan)
Atami Castle is located on the top of Mt. Nishikigaura. The observatory in its tehnshu-kaku (donjon) commands a view of the whole of Atami. Atami is likened to a Monaco in the orient for its resort hotels and beautiful marine views. On a clear day, it is recommended to enjoy views while soaking your feet in the footbath on the first floor (free of charge).
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The castle is open throughout the year.
Entrance charge: 900 JPY (adult)
Atami Castle 熱海城
Address: Atami-shi, Shizuoka Sogayama 1993, 413-0000
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line)
Phone Number: 0557-81-6206
Recommended Hotels and Ryokan in Atami
The following hotels are in excellent locations for this Atami itinerary.
Ootsuki Hotel Wafuukan 大月ホテル和風舘
Address: 3-19, Higashikaigancho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0012
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 12 minutes on foot
Phone Number: 0557-81-6111
Hotel Sunmi Club Bekkan ホテルサンミ倶楽部別館
Address: 14-66, Higashikaigancho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0012
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 10 minutes on foot
Phone Number: 0557-81-8000
Hotel Onoya ホテル大野屋
Address: 3-9, Wadahamaminamicho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka, 413-0023
Nearest Station: Atami Station (Tokaido Shinkansen Line / JR Tokaido Main Line / JR Ito Line / JR Ueno Tokyo Line), 7 minutes by bus
Phone Number: 0557-82-1111
Via Live Japan
