# Visit Atami

> Official tourism guide for Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. Published by the Atami Tourism Bureau. Available in English and Traditional Chinese.

Atami is a seaside hot spring resort town on the eastern coast of the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The town has over 500 natural hot spring sources and a history as an onsen destination dating back over 1,500 years. Atami is 35 minutes from Tokyo Station by Tokaido Shinkansen (29 minutes from Shinagawa), or approximately 100 minutes by JR local train. The town hosts fireworks festivals roughly 15 times per year across all seasons. Major attractions include Kinomiya Shrine, MOA Museum of Art, Atami Castle, and numerous onsen facilities. Atami's climate is mild year-round due to its coastal location, with cherry blossoms blooming as early as late January (Atamisakura variety).

## Site Information

- **URL**: https://visitatami.com
- **Languages**: English (/en/), Traditional Chinese (/zh-tw/), Thai (/th/, limited)
- **Total pages**: 60 (29 EN, 29 ZH-TW, 2 TH)
- **Content focus**: Practical travel information for international visitors currently in Japan or planning a trip
- **Sitemap**: https://visitatami.com/sitemap.xml
- **Last updated**: 2026-04-04

## Events

- [Atami Fireworks Festival](https://visitatami.com/en/events/fireworks-festival): Guide to Atami's marine fireworks festival held year-round on Sun Beach. Covers viewing spots, event dates, and travel tips.
- [Cherry Blossom Blooming Information](https://visitatami.com/en/events/cherry-blossom-blooming-information): Guide to Atami Zakura, among Japan's earliest-blooming cherry blossoms, flowering from late December to February. Includes illumination events and nearby hot springs.
- [Annual Event Schedule in Atami](https://visitatami.com/en/events/Annual-Event-Schedule-in-Atami): Full calendar of seasonal festivals, year-round fireworks, cultural celebrations, and local traditions.

## Attractions

- [Kinomiya Shrine](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/kinomiya-shrine): Shinto shrine with a camphor tree (okusu) over a thousand years old. Visitors circle the tree to make wishes. A spiritual landmark of Atami.
- [MOA Museum of Art](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/moa-museum-of-art): Art museum housing National Treasures and masterpieces of Japanese and East Asian art. Hilltop location with ocean views over Sagami Bay.
- [Atami Castle](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/atami-castle): Hilltop observation tower with panoramic sea-to-mountain views over Sagami Bay. Features samurai costume experiences and a foot-bath terrace.
- [Izusan Shrine](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/izusan-shrine): The spiritual birthplace of Izu. Features the Red and White Dragon legend, a history tied to Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Masako, and ocean views from the hilltop.
- [Atami Plum Garden](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/atami-plum-garden): Garden hosting the Plum Festival (January-March) and Maple Festival (November-December). Covers ticket info, access, and best visiting times.
- [Kiunkaku](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/kiunkaku): Taisho-era villa (built 1919) blending Japanese and Western design. Once frequented by writers and artists. Features gardens and Registered Tangible Cultural Property status.
- [Where to See Mt. Fuji](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/where-to-see-mt-fuji): Hiking and nature guide covering Mt. Fuji viewpoints from Atami, including Jukkoku Pass trails and Hatsushima Island.
- [Sun Beach](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/sun-beach): Palm tree-lined beach minutes from Atami Station. Calm waves for swimming by day (July-August) and illuminated seafront at night year-round.
- [What to Eat in Atami](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/what-to-eat-in-atami): Food guide covering fresh seafood, Italian restaurants, retro ramen shops, Atami Pudding, and other local specialties.
- [Must-See Spots and Highlights](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/must-see-spots-and-highlights): Overview of top attractions, hot springs, restaurants, and cultural experiences for first-time visitors.
- [Rainy Day Adventures](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/rainy-day-adventures): Indoor activity guide featuring MOA Museum of Art, Atami Castle, Yamaguchi Museum, and Kiunkaku for rainy days.
- [Sightseeing Cruise Sanremo](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/sightseeing-cruise-sanremo): Pleasure boat cruise from Atami Port across Atami Bay. Features underwater viewing windows and seagull feeding.
- [Yamaguchi Museum](https://visitatami.com/en/explore/yamaguchi-museum): Art museum with works by Renoir, Picasso, and Japanese artists. Offers matcha served in artisan teacups and hands-on art experiences.

## Hot Springs (Onsen)

- [Day-Trip Onsen Guide](https://visitatami.com/en/onsen-info/Atami-Day-Trip-Onsen-Guide): Guide to day-trip hot spring baths in Atami for visitors without an overnight stay.
- [Private Onsen Guide](https://visitatami.com/en/onsen-info/Atami-Private-Onsen-Guide): Guide to private onsen baths with ocean views. Covers tattoo-friendly options for couples, families, and solo visitors.
- [Onsen Ryokan and Hotels](https://visitatami.com/en/onsen-info/OnsenRyokan-and-Hotels): Comparison of 30 Atami hotels and ryokans with private onsen, open-air baths, access details, language support, and tattoo policies.
- [How to Enjoy a Japanese Onsen](https://visitatami.com/en/onsen-info/how-to-enjoy-a-japanese-onsen): Step-by-step guide to onsen etiquette, washing procedures, and bathing manners for first-time visitors.
- [Tattoo-Friendly Onsen](https://visitatami.com/en/onsen-info/tattoo-friendly-onsen): Guide to onsen facilities and private baths in Atami that welcome guests with tattoos.

## Access & Transportation

- [Access from Tokyo to Atami](https://visitatami.com/en/access/access-from-Tokyo-to-Atami): Routes, fares, and tips for reaching Atami from Tokyo. 35 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station (29 min from Shinagawa). Also covers JR local lines.
- [Getting to Atami](https://visitatami.com/en/access/getting-to-atami): Step-by-step travel guide from Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, and Mt. Fuji area to Atami.
- [Real-Time Train Information](https://visitatami.com/en/access/real-time-train-information): Live updates for the Tokaido Shinkansen and JR East lines serving Atami, including delay and service change alerts.
- [Tourist Pass](https://visitatami.com/en/access/tourist-pass): Guide to exchanging Japan Rail Pass or Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass at Atami Station. Covers counter location, required documents, and tips.
- [Atami Station Bus Stops](https://visitatami.com/en/access/atami-station-bus-stops): Bus stop map and route guide at Atami Station with stop numbers and destinations for reaching hotels, attractions, and onsen areas.
- [Halal Information](https://visitatami.com/en/access/halal-information): Guide to halal-friendly restaurants, cafes, and prayer spaces in Atami for Muslim travelers.

## About

- [About Atami](https://visitatami.com/en/about-atami): Introduction to Atami covering local events, hot springs, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and cultural experiences.
- [Top Page](https://visitatami.com/en/top): Main landing page with featured content and seasonal highlights.

## Traditional Chinese (ZH-TW) Pages

All English content is mirrored in Traditional Chinese for visitors from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Same content as the English pages listed above. URL structure: /zh-tw/ replaces /en/. One slug differs: EN /explore/atami-plum-garden = ZH-TW /explore/atami-baien.

- [Top](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/top)
- [About Atami](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/about-atami)
- [Fireworks Festival](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/events/fireworks-festival)
- [Cherry Blossom Blooming Information](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/events/cherry-blossom-blooming-information)
- [Annual Event Schedule](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/events/Annual-Event-Schedule-in-Atami)
- [Kinomiya Shrine](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/kinomiya-shrine)
- [MOA Museum of Art](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/moa-museum-of-art)
- [Atami Castle](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/atami-castle)
- [Izusan Shrine](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/izusan-shrine)
- [Atami Plum Garden](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/atami-baien)
- [Kiunkaku](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/kiunkaku)
- [Where to See Mt. Fuji](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/where-to-see-mt-fuji)
- [Sun Beach](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/sun-beach)
- [What to Eat in Atami](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/what-to-eat-in-atami)
- [Must-See Spots and Highlights](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/must-see-spots-and-highlights)
- [Rainy Day Adventures](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/rainy-day-adventures)
- [Sightseeing Cruise Sanremo](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/sightseeing-cruise-sanremo)
- [Yamaguchi Museum](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/explore/yamaguchi-museum)
- [Day-Trip Onsen Guide](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/onsen-info/Atami-Day-Trip-Onsen-Guide)
- [Private Onsen Guide](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/onsen-info/Atami-Private-Onsen-Guide)
- [Onsen Ryokan and Hotels](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/onsen-info/OnsenRyokan-and-Hotels)
- [How to Enjoy a Japanese Onsen](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/onsen-info/how-to-enjoy-a-japanese-onsen)
- [Tattoo-Friendly Onsen](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/onsen-info/tattoo-friendly-onsen)
- [Access from Tokyo to Atami](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/access-from-Tokyo-to-Atami)
- [Getting to Atami](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/getting-to-atami)
- [Real-Time Train Information](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/real-time-train-information)
- [Tourist Pass](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/tourist-pass)
- [Atami Station Bus Stops](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/atami-station-bus-stops)
- [Halal Information](https://visitatami.com/zh-tw/access/halal-information)

## Thai (TH) Pages

Limited Thai content available for visitors from Thailand.

- [About Atami](https://visitatami.com/th/about-atami)

## Optional

### Seasonal Highlights

- **January-February**: Atamisakura cherry blossoms (among the earliest-blooming in Japan), plum blossoms at Baien
- **March-April**: Spring fireworks, comfortable weather for shrine visits and coastal walks
- **May-June**: Hydrangeas, early beach season, relatively fewer crowds
- **July-August**: Peak beach season at Sun Beach, summer fireworks (largest events of the year)
- **September-October**: Autumn festivals, comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities
- **November-December**: Autumn foliage at Baien and Kinomiya, winter fireworks, peak onsen season