A Historic Villa with Taisho-Era EleganceKiunkaku is a beautifully preserved historic villa that offers a glimpse into Japan’s Taisho-era culture. Originally built in 1919 as a private villa, it was praised as one of the three great villas of Atami. In 1947, it was transformed into a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and became one of Atami’s most prestigious accommodations, welcoming many guests, including some of Japan’s most famous literary figures. Writers such as Yuzo Yamamoto, Naoya Shiga, Junichiro Tanizaki, Osamu Dazai, Seiichi Funabashi, and Taijun Takeda were among those who found inspiration here. Today, Kiunkaku is open to the public as a cultural heritage site of Atami City.Highlights of KiunkakuA Hidden Oasis – Despite being located in central Atami, Kiunkaku features a lush, green garden that creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere.Traditional Japanese Architecture – The main building retains the elegant beauty of a Japanese-style house, with wooden interiors, tatami rooms, and intricate details.A Fusion of Cultures – The Western-style wing combines Japanese, Chinese, and European influences, creating a unique architectural blend.A Living Cultural Treasure – This historic site is a perfect example of how Atami’s rich history and cultural heritage have been preserved for future generations.Access to KiunkakuBy Bus:From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara Danchi, Baien, Nishi-yama, or Hakone (or the Shimizu-cho Circular Bus) and get off at Kiunkaku-mae (about 10 minutes).Alternatively, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka and get off at Tenjin-cho, then walk about 2 minutes.If you prefer walking, it takes approximately 25 minutes from JR Atami Station.%3Ccenter%3E%0A%3Ciframe%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fembed%3Fpb%3D!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d13058.217907745287!2d139.071018!3d35.092863!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6019be6803275d81%253A0xe0eef8507f743b0e!2sKiunkaku!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1748854064445!5m2!1sen!2sjp%22%20width%3D%22800%22%20height%3D%22400%22%20style%3D%22border%3A0%3B%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22%22%20loading%3D%22lazy%22%20referrerpolicy%3D%22no-referrer-when-downgrade%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E%0A%3C%2Fcenter%3EBasic Information of KiunkakuAddress: 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0022Phone Number: +81-557-86-3101Website: https://kiunkaku.jp/enOpening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)Closed: Every Wednesday (open if Wednesday is a public holiday) and December 26–30Admission Fee:- Adults: ¥610 (Group rate: ¥460)- Middle and high school students: ¥360 (Group rate: ¥240)- Elementary school students and younger: FreeParking:- 37 free parking spaces for standard vehicles- Medium-sized buses (under 9 meters) allowed- Large buses not permitted