Atami, Shizuoka · Things to do
Things to Do in Atami: 11 Places with Hours, Prices and Access
11 things to do · checked October 22, 2026
11 things to do in Atami, from the station outward
Hours, prices and access checked against each place's own page on October 22, 2026. They change; check before you go.
1Heiwa-dori and Nakamise shopping streets熱海駅前商店街（平和通り・仲見世）
Shopping streets · Atami Station
Two shopping streets in front of Atami Station, Heiwa-dori and Nakamise, with small independent shops, some in business for 60 or 70 years. Restaurants, cafés, sushi shops, dried-fish shops and souvenir shops selling Izu products.
- Access
- In front of JR Atami Station.
2MOA Museum of ArtMOA美術館
Art museum · Above Atami Station
An art museum on the hill above Atami Station with changing exhibitions. It closes on Thursdays and for exhibition changeovers.
- Access
- Bus from stop 8 at the JR Atami Station bus terminal to MOA Museum of Art (last stop), about 7 minutes, ¥200 adults. About 7 minutes by taxi.
- Hours
- 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
- Closed on
- Thursdays (open if a public holiday) and exhibition changeover days
- Price
- Adults ¥2,000; high school and university ¥1,400; junior high and under free
3Kinomiya Shrine來宮神社
Shinto shrine · Kinomiya
A shrine whose great camphor tree is more than 2,000 years old, about 24 m around the trunk, and a National Natural Monument. A 1992 national survey ranked it the second-largest tree in Japan.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot (400 m) from JR Kinomiya Station (3 minutes from Atami on the JR Ito Line). From JR Atami Station about 18 minutes on foot (1.6 km), about 6 minutes by taxi, or a bus toward Jukkoku-toge or the Nishiyama loop to Kinomiya-jinja, in front of the shrine.
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 as listed by the shrine (prayer requests until 16:30)
4Atami Plum Garden熱海梅園
Garden · Kinomiya side
A garden with 469 plum trees of 60 varieties. Entry is free except during the plum festival (10 January–8 March in 2026; the 2027 dates were not yet listed). The maple festival runs 14 November–6 December 2026, the only time the garden is lit at night.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Kinomiya Station (3 minutes from Atami on the Ito Line). Or bus from JR Atami Station toward Ainohara Danchi, about 15 minutes to Baien.
- Hours
- No set entry hours
- Price
- Free; paid during the plum festival
5Kiunkaku起雲閣
Historic villa and former ryokan · Town centre
A villa built in 1919 and counted among Atami's three great villas. It became a ryokan in 1947, where writers including Tanizaki Jun'ichiro, Shiga Naoya and Dazai Osamu stayed, and is now open to the public as a city cultural property.
- Access
- Bus from JR Atami Station toward Ainohara Danchi, Baien, Nishiyama or Hakone (or the Shimizucho loop), about 10 minutes to Kiunkaku-mae.
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Closed on
- Wednesdays (open if a public holiday); 26–30 December
- Price
- Adults ¥610; junior high and high school ¥360; elementary and under free
6Atami Ginza shopping street熱海銀座商店街
Shopping street · Ginza-cho, town centre
The street that was once the centre of Atami. A former bank building stands at the entrance intersection (now used by the Atami Chamber of Commerce and Industry); along the street are dried-fish shops, Showa-era coffee shops and newer cafés and sweet shops.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station.
7Atami Sun Beach熱海サンビーチ
Beach · Higashikaigan seafront
The town beach, lined with hotels and palm trees. It is lit every night from sunset to 22:00 (lights off while fireworks are launched); in 2026 the swimming season ran 11 July–30 August, 9:00–16:00.
- Access
- About 15–20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station, or about 5 minutes by bus toward Atami Port or Momijigaoka, then about 3 minutes on foot from the Sun Beach stop.
8Atami Sea Fireworks熱海海上花火大会
Fireworks over the bay · Atami Bay
Fireworks launched over Atami Bay on set evenings through the year. They go ahead in rain. Viewing is along the shore from Sun Beach to Atami Port; the tourism association recommends the Sun Beach sand for a view of the whole display.
Set evenings only. Remaining 2026-season dates: 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 25 Dec 2026 and 21 Feb 2027.
- Access
- Sun Beach is about 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station; Shinsui Park Zone 1 about 20 minutes. After the show the station is very crowded; for trains toward Ito or Shimoda the association advises boarding at JR Kinomiya Station.
- Hours
- 20:20–20:40 (July and August 20:15–20:40). Remaining 2026 season dates: 25 October, 8 November, 23 November, 6 December, 25 December 2026 and 21 February 2027
9Atami Castle熱海城
Observation deck in a castle tower · Hill above Nishikigaura
A castle tower on the hill above the town, with an observation deck 43 m above the ground and 160 m above sea level and a 360-degree view.
- Access
- Tokai Bus from JR Atami Station (stop 7, bound for Atami Port or Korakuen) to Korakuen, then the Atami Ropeway and 5 minutes on foot from the top station. Or bus from stop 6 (toward Ito or Ajiro) to Nishikigaura and about 15 minutes on foot. Taxi about 10 minutes, about ¥2,000.
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Closed on
- Open every day
- Price
- Adults ¥1,200; elementary and junior high ¥650; ages 3–6 ¥500. With the Atami Trick Art Museum: adults ¥2,000; elementary and junior high ¥1,050; ages 3–6 ¥800
10Hatsushima初島
Island by ferry · Off Atami Port
A small island about 4 km around, about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Atami Port. Fujikyu Marine Resort runs the boats; tickets are sold as round trips only, and sailings can be cancelled in rough seas.
- Access
- Bus from JR Atami Station toward Atami Port or Korakuen, about 10 minutes to Atami Port. Ten round trips a day on the regular timetable (seven during dock periods); first boat from Atami 7:30, last boat back from Hatsushima 17:50.
- Price
- Round trip: adults (junior high and over) ¥2,900; elementary ¥1,450
11ACAO FORESTアカオフォレスト
Hillside gardens · Toward Ajiro
Gardens on the Ajiro side of Atami, reached by the Ajiro-bound bus. Adult entry starts at ¥2,500 and changes with the season; it may close at short notice in bad weather.
- Access
- Bus from JR Atami Station toward Ajiro, about 20 minutes to the ACAO FOREST stop. A shuttle also runs between Atami Station and ACAO FOREST (six departures; times on the official site).
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 in the regular season (last entry 16:00)
- Closed on
- No regular closing day; may close in bad weather
- Price
- Adults from ¥2,500 (varies by season); elementary ¥1,000; preschool free
Good to know
Start at the station. The Heiwa-dori and Nakamise shopping streets are right outside JR Atami Station; Sun Beach is 15–20 minutes' walk and Atami Ginza about 20 minutes. The MOA Museum of Art (7 minutes by bus), Kiunkaku (about 10 minutes by bus) and Atami Castle (bus and ropeway) close their doors between 16:00 and 16:30.
Kinomiya Shrine and the Atami Plum Garden are on the Kinomiya side, 3 minutes from Atami on the JR Ito Line. ACAO FOREST is about 20 minutes south by the Ajiro-bound bus, and the boat to Hatsushima leaves Atami Port, about 10 minutes from the station by bus.
Dates to plan around: the remaining fireworks of the 2026 season are on 25 October, 8 November, 23 November, 6 December and 25 December 2026 and 21 February 2027, from 20:20. The Plum Garden's maple festival runs 14 November–6 December 2026. MOA closes on Thursdays and Kiunkaku on Wednesdays.
On foot, a short bus ride, or out of town
How far each place is from JR Atami Station, what it costs to get in, and the latest you can arrive. Adult prices; children's prices are on each card above.
| Where | From Atami Station | Entry (adult) | Latest entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station shopping streets, Atami Ginza | Outside the station · about 20 min on foot | Free to walk | — |
| Sun Beach and the fireworks | 15–20 min on foot, or about 5 min by bus | Beach free; no paid fireworks seats in 2026 | Beach lit until 22:00 · fireworks 20:20–20:40 |
| MOA Museum of Art | Bus from stop 8, about 7 min (¥200) | ¥2,000 | 16:00 · closed Thursdays |
| Kiunkaku | Bus about 10 min to Kiunkaku-mae | ¥610 | 16:30 · closed Wednesdays |
| Kinomiya Shrine, Plum Garden | JR Ito Line to Kinomiya, then 5 min (shrine) or 10 min (garden) on foot | Shrine: no fee listed · garden free outside the plum festival | Shrine 9:00–17:00 · garden no set hours |
| Atami Castle | Bus to Korakuen + Atami Ropeway + 5 min on foot, or taxi about 10 min | ¥1,200 | 16:30 |
| Hatsushima | Bus about 10 min to Atami Port, then about 30 min by boat | Boat ¥2,900 round trip | First boat 7:30 · last boat back 17:50 |
| ACAO FOREST | Ajiro-bound bus about 20 min, or the garden's shuttle | From ¥2,500 | 16:00 |
By kind of trip
First afternoon, on foot from the station
The shopping streets are outside the station, Atami Ginza is about 20 minutes' walk and Sun Beach 15–20 minutes. All three are free.
Heiwa-dori and Nakamise shopping streets · Atami Ginza shopping street · Atami Sun Beach
Rain or a hot afternoon
Both are indoors and a short bus ride from the station. Check the day: MOA closes on Thursdays and for exhibition changeovers, Kiunkaku on Wednesdays.
After dark
Sun Beach is lit every night from sunset to 22:00. On fireworks nights the show runs 20:20–20:40 (from 20:15 in July and August) and goes ahead in rain.
Trees, flowers and gardens
The Plum Garden has 469 plum trees and is free outside the plum festival; its maple festival runs 14 November–6 December 2026. The camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine is over 2,000 years old. ACAO FOREST charges from ¥2,500.
Views from up high or out at sea
The Atami Castle deck is 160 m above sea level. Hatsushima is about 30 minutes by boat from Atami Port, and the boats can be cancelled in rough seas.
Questions
When are the Atami fireworks?
The remaining dates of the 2026 season are 25 October, 8 November, 23 November, 6 December and 25 December 2026, and 21 February 2027. The 2027 season, announced on 19 October 2026, starts on 18 April 2027. Shows run 20:20–20:40 (20:15–20:40 in July and August), over Atami Bay, and go ahead in rain. Dates are provisional; the Atami City Tourism Association posts changes.
How do I get to Hatsushima, and what does the boat cost?
Take the bus from JR Atami Station toward Atami Port or Korakuen, about 10 minutes, to Atami Port. Fujikyu Marine Resort's high-speed boat takes about 30 minutes. Tickets are round trip only: ¥2,900 adults, ¥1,450 elementary. The first boat leaves Atami at 7:30 and the last boat back leaves Hatsushima at 17:50.
What is open on a rainy day in Atami?
The MOA Museum of Art (9:30–16:30, closed Thursdays) and Kiunkaku (9:00–17:00, closed Wednesdays) are indoors and about 7 and 10 minutes from the station by bus.
Is the Atami Plum Garden free?
Yes, except during the plum festival, when entry is paid. The 2026 festival ran 10 January–8 March; the 2027 dates were not yet listed when this page was checked. The garden has no set entry hours and is lit at night only during the maple festival, 14 November–6 December 2026.