What to see in Atami, Japan

Atami is a city of Shizuoka Prefecture, located between Tokyo and Osaka. With more than 6 million Japanese tourists visiting Atami each year, it is renowned as a resort area to help city dwellers relax and unwind. Atami is conveniently located just 40 minutes by bullet train from Tokyo, enabling easy side trips from the capital. Attractions include the sea and mountains, numerous hot springs, mountain passes that provide stunning views of Mount Fuji, as well as the chance to sample sushi, expertly made from freshly caught fish. Atami City is well known as a gateway to Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula. The popular destination of Hakone is also within easy reach, accessible by a one hour bus trip. For sightseeing, the Izu Peninsula can be conveniently accessed by train.

Best recommended tour of Atami

Atami Geigi Kenban

- Kaburenjo (Theatre)

Atami is known throughout Japan to attract outstanding artists including geisha, whose job it has been to entertain through refined and sophisticated dance. The Atami Geigi Kenban Theatre is one of few establishments where on Saturdays and Sundays one can enjoy such dance performances while enjoying teacakes.

“Hana-no-mai” performances: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00～(One performance is 30 minutes), reservations are accepted.

Izusan Shrine

～The Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall～

As an incarnation of the gods, two red and white dragons protect the shrine where the hot spring’s source is, located in the ground of Izusan. Descending 837 steps down the shrine is where the water comes out from the dragon’s mouth, with its body said to be connected to Mt Fuji.