Things to do in Atami, Chubu: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 22, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

A coastal resort complete with hot springs, Atami has been a favorite vacation spot for Tokyoites dating back to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Though the city's main draws are its beach boardwalk and spas, visitors can take in some history staying in early 20th-century private villas converted to inns and catching the afternoon Geisha dance performance at Geigi Kenban.
Restaurants in Atami

1. Kiunkaku

4-2 Showacho, Atami 413-0022 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-86-3101 http://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/114/
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 260 reviews

Kiunkaku

Reviewed By BackPacker790011

In general, Atami gets a lot of bad press for nothing to see (apart from the Sex Museum). Kiunkaku, however, is definitely worth checking out. The original two buildings date from the Taisho Period when Japanese were mixing Western elements into their traditional design. The result is fascinating architectural features, including large fireplaces with stone Buddhist carvings for the mantels, etc. The original buildings were later purchased along with a large plot of land then "wings" added to form a giant square enclosure surrounding a beautiful Japanese garden. The entire complex was run as a Japanese Inn for the wealthy and almost every famous author in modern Japan has stayed there - which is why they couldn't tear it down when the most recent owners wanted to get out of the hotel business. A group of concerned citizens banded together and fought the wrecking ball, forcing the city to buy the entire facility. Although they left it to crumble, someone at City Hall finally realized that the place could be a tourist draw and Kiunkaku was renovated. The city built a glass "salon" that extends into the Japanese garden, providing an amazing backdrop for concerts, many of which are free. There is also an art gallery with rotating exhibitions of local artists, as well as a "workshop" space for handicraft hounds. (The last session I attended was for pressing dried flowers.) I live in the area and definitely this is one of the more interesting places to spend some hours in Atami!

2. Jacaranta Flowers

Higashikaigancho Omiyanomatsu, Atami 413-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
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25%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Jacaranta Flowers

3. Hashiriyu

604-10 Izusan, Atami 413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-81-2631 http://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/133/
Excellent
27%
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51%
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19%
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4.0 based on 73 reviews

Hashiriyu

4. Itokawa Path

Ginza-cho, Atami 413-0013 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-86-6218 http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/kankyou/ka-080/sakura/meisyo/joho_itogawayuuhodou.html
Excellent
26%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
28%
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4.0 based on 74 reviews

Itokawa Path

Reviewed By AndraYo - Tokyo, Japan

In June the Bougainvillaea were in Glorious Bloom! The humorous art is along the Path (river is quite small) tigers, weeping octopus, turtles... We parked at a paid parking to the north, then walked down (to ocean) to see the Jacaranda Flowering Trees on the Atami Promenade. The Cherry Trees are large & sweeping, but not blooming when we were here.

5. Atami Port

Wadahama Minamicho, Atami 413-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/kensetsu/ke-410/atami.html
Excellent
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48%
Satisfactory
38%
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Atami Port

6. Atami Castle

993 Sogayama, Atami 413-0033 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-81-6206 http://atamijyo.com/
Excellent
9%
Good
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Satisfactory
43%
Poor
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3.5 based on 300 reviews

Atami Castle

7. Kinomiya Ankyo

Nishiyamacho, Atami 413-0034 Shizuoka Prefecture
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33%
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Kinomiya Ankyo

8. Fukufuku no Yu

____4-10, Atami 413-0011 Shizuoka Prefecture
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26%
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74%
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3.5 based on 19 reviews

Fukufuku no Yu

9. Atami Station Ekimae Heiwa Shopping Street

Taharahoncho, Atami 413-0011 Shizuoka Prefecture http://atamiekimae.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
33%
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3.5 based on 227 reviews

Atami Station Ekimae Heiwa Shopping Street

10. Atami Railway Steam Locomotive No. 7

Taharahoncho front of JR Atami Station, Atami 413-0011 Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent
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Good
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Atami Railway Steam Locomotive No. 7

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