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Izu & Onsen

Atami 熱海

A retro hot-spring resort by the sea

Prefecture
Shizuoka
From Tokyo
About 40–50 minutes by Shinkansen
Best time
Year-round; February for early plum blossoms

Atami has been a hot-spring getaway for Tokyoites for centuries. After a revival, its seaside promenade, Showa-era shopping streets and fireworks are popular again.

Highlights

Kinomiya Shrine

Home to a sacred camphor tree said to be over 2,000 years old.

MOA Museum of Art

Japanese and Asian art on a hillside with sweeping bay views.

Atami Sun Beach

A city beach lit up at night, next to the Shinsui Park promenade.

Atami Fireworks

Displays over the bay on many evenings throughout the year.

Atami Plum Garden

One of Japan's earliest plum blossom displays, January–March.

Hatsushima

A small island 30 minutes away by ferry.

Getting there

  • Tokaido Shinkansen (Kodama) from Tokyo (about 40–50 minutes).
  • JR Tokaido Line from Tokyo (about 1 hour 45 minutes).
  • Odoriko limited express from Tokyo (about 1 hour 20 minutes).

Tips

  • Many hotels offer day-use onsen bathing (higaeri onsen).
  • Atami is steep — be ready for hills, or use local buses.

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