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Before you go
Your trip to Atami.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Atami – Shizuoka Destination Izu Peninsula
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Haneda (HND) Tóquio · 116 km
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Estação de Atami 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Atami is on the Tokaido shinkansen line, about 40 to 50 minutes from Tokyo, and is also served by the Odoriko express trains. To continue around the peninsula, change to the JR Ito Line, which goes on to Ito, or to the Izukyu Line.
How many days
One day is enough for the MOA Museum, Kinomiya Shrine and the waterfront. Staying one night lets you enjoy the hot spring without rushing and travel on to Ito or Shimoda the next day.
When to go
Spring and autumn usually have pleasant weather. The plum trees in the Atami Baien garden typically bloom from January to March. In summer the town hosts bay fireworks on several nights. Typhoons are most common from August to October.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Buses run from the station to the MOA Museum, and Kinomiya Shrine is one stop by train or about a 20-minute walk. The streets are steep, but taxis are easy to find.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Atami
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Morning
MOA Museum of Art
Take the bus from the station to the MOA Museum of Art, ride the tunnel escalators up and see the collection and the garden with views over the bay.
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Afternoon
Kinomiya Shrine
Walk down to Kinomiya Shrine, go around the camphor tree and have lunch near the station, with fish from the bay.
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Late afternoon
Atami waterfront
Walk along Sun Beach and the promenade to the harbor, where boats depart for Hatsushima Island.
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Evening
Hot-spring bath
Spend the night at a hillside ryokan or continue by train to Ito.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Atami worth a day trip?
Yes. The shinkansen gets you there in under an hour, and one day covers the MOA Museum, Kinomiya Shrine and the waterfront. To enjoy the hot springs unhurried, stay overnight.
What to do in Atami?
Visit the MOA Museum of Art, Kinomiya Shrine and the waterfront, take a hot-spring bath and, in summer, watch the bay fireworks.
When are fireworks held in Atami?
The city sets off fireworks over the bay on several nights throughout the year, with more dates in summer. Check the city calendar beforehand.
Can you go from Atami to Hatsushima Island?
Yes. Boats depart from Atami Port and take about 30 minutes to reach the island, which has trails and a seaside park.
Beyond the guide
