Photo taken on 2/26 The early-blooming Oshima cherry blossoms in Nagisa Small Park are now in full bloom. This large cherry tree is said to be a variety created by crossing Oshima cherry and Yoshino cherry blossoms, and is in full bloom from early ~ mid-March every year. Perhaps because there are many days with high temperatures this year, it is already in full bloom! It has many flower buds and is one that is worth seeing. 【Nagisa Small Park】Address: Nagisa Town, Atami City (in front of Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone)

【Meiji Merchant House Nakase Residence】 The Nakase residence was built in Meiji 20 (1887) as the residence of Naokichi Yoda, a wealthy merchant who made a fortune as a kimono wholesaler. Since the trade name of Yoda Naokichi Kure Clothing Store was "Nakase", it is now called Nakase Residence. In 1988 (Showa 63) (1998), Matsuzaki Town purchased a mansion consisting of seven buildings, including the main house and a storehouse, and the main house is open to the public as an ethnic museum. The buildings are lavishly furnished, from timber to fine carvings and hardware, and you can get a glimpse of the life of a wealthy merchant at that time. In particular, the black plastered sea cucumber wall of the storehouse built in the main house can only be seen here in Matsuzaki Town.

Yesterday, Saturday, February 24, we held the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival! During the holidays, we were blessed with good weather, and wonderful fireworks dyed the night sky. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Isoariki no Yu lodging Tide Cloud". ・ Looking at Kawazu Beach, the beach is iso. All 7 rooms have an open-air bath with hot spring water. Located a 0-minute walk to Kawazu Beach, this lodging has a total of 7 rooms. The interior of the building is decorated with a single board and antiques of various varieties, and it has a retro-modern tone that allows you to feel the warmth and history of wood. Taking advantage of the atmosphere of the lodging and the location overlooking the sea, the concept is to immerse yourself in nostalgia and relax on the beach as if it were a lodging garden. In addition, our commitment to hot springs and cuisine has followed the commitment that has been going on for more than 100 years since the founding of our main store, Tamasui. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Isoariki no Yu Lodging Shioun 【Address】357 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0821 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick-up and drop-off】Pick-up available [Parking lot] 7 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Kotokai Shrine". ・Kotokai Shrine on a small island A small shrine at the top of an exhausted islet in Mitaka Beach. It is said that it was moved from Enoshima in the 12th year of Onaga (1405). It is believed to be the god of maritime safety, protection of safe childbirth, and good fortune for a long time. The deity of the festival is the Heavenly Venerable of the Bandits, and the life of the Ichiki Princess. The festivals is on January 20. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kotokai Shrine 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Outhouse Ishidaya". It is a Japanese-style inn founded in Meiji 6. There are 11 separate rooms in the garden, each with a different taste, and there is a private open-air hot spring bath. In the summer, in the garden pool of the hot spring, the flower and iris garden ... With seasonal flowers and seasonal dishes, we are looking forward to your outing. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Outhouse Ishidaya 【Address】226 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu Town Yatsu Phone number: 0558-32-1001 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu for three consecutive weekends! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Sakuraharaki". ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Sakurabaraki 【Address】Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Cycle through the hustle and bustle of the city, cross Amagi Koshi and head to Minami-Izu. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but by the time we ran along the Kawazu cherry blossom trees in Shimokamo, the blue sky began to appear, and the spring breeze was pleasant. In the clear air, a wonderful space expanded. I want to leave such a refreshing landscape for the future.

The day I visited Izu to welcome spring. The contrast between the artificial arc of the Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge and the beautiful natural beauty of the Kawazu cherry blossoms was wonderful. I would like to leave such wonderful buildings and natural beauty for the future.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Zen no Yu". ・Zen no Yu no Onsen is a natural hot spring with its own source. The hot water that springs up with an abundant amount of hot water is not added or circulated. Hot water is a drinking spring that is allowed to be drunk. From the open-air bath, you can see the green mountains, and there are no adjacent buildings. Take it easy, slow down, and relax. In addition, the food is basically a healthy menu centered on vegetables. Pesticides-free and fresh vegetables are the ones we use. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Zen no Yu 【Address】28-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7253 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 11 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 20 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Zenkoan". ・ Eleven-sided Kannon statue that can be seen up close The eleven-sided Kannon of the main temple is made of cypress and is a designated cultural property of the prefecture. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Zenkoan 【Address】400 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Parking Available】None 【Other】If you want to visit, you need to make a reservation in advance. ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, please enjoy Kawazu Town's exquisite gourmet food together! This time, I would like to introduce "Kichimaru". ・ Morning cuisine because it is local Morning, fresh, fisherman's shop. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kichimaru 【Address】149-4 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1913 【Business hours】11:00~14:30 17:30~22:00 【Regular holiday】Thursday Closed / Wednesday (Not open) 【Parking lot】Yes (6 cars) ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Yu lodging Sakurazaka". "It is a natural hot spring lodging with only 3 rooms where you can stay with your dog." 　 It takes about 5 minutes by car to the Kawazu cherry blossom tree, and if you stretch your legs a little, you will find Shirahama Beach. Natural hot spring open-air bath and rooftop Dog Run in a bamboo forest. It is such a lodging that both dogs and owners can enjoy throughout the year in the rich nature of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Yu lodging Sakurazaka 【Address】1325-486 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-3255 Check-in/check-out is 3:30 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 3 No shuttle service 【Parking lot】Yes 5 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu for three consecutive weekends! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Hachiman Shrine". ・ Power Spot full of power Saburo Kawazu, the father of the Soga brothers, known for "The Tale of Soga," one of Japan's three great revenge stories, is said to be the inventor of "Kawazu Kake," one of the 48 moves of sumo. In the precincts of Kawazu Hachiman Shrine, there is a hand ball stone that is said to have been used to test strength. The word "tetamaishi" comes from the word "to take a cue ball". In addition, there is a statue of "Kawazu Saburo Rikiishi" by Goto Hakudo, a sculptor from Kawazu Town, and the title of the famous yokozuna Futabayama calligraphy is engraved. The shrine enshrines Saburo and the Soga brothers as deities, and a children's sumo wrestling tournament is held at the grand festival in October. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Hachiman Shrine 【Address】375 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu Town Yatsu Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking lot】Yes 1 passenger car ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Soshisha This is the residence where Meiji writer Tsubouchi, who is also famous as a translator of Shakespeare, spent 15 years from 1920 (Taisho 9)) to his death in 1935 (Showa 10)). Tsubouchi lived in Ara-lodging (present-day Ginza-cho) for about nine years, translating Shakespeare's plays and writing plays such as "Starry Night in the Shadows" and "The Last of the Righteous Time," but when the quiet lodging became noisy and he could no longer concentrate on his writing, he built this new Sokakisha in Mizuguchi-cho. It came to be called "Soshisha" after the fact that there are two large persimmon trees that are said to be more than 300 years old. In the mansion, there is a tower-shaped bookstore and a brush mound, and the oblate of the gate by Aizu Yaichi's brush is also a highlight. * You can tour the garden and the bookstore. < Middle Gate> The inscription "雙柿屋" on the oblong is written by Yaichi Aizu (Akiyo Michijin). Terayama Takuboku Engraving (1923 (Taisho 12)) < Main Building (Guest Room, Study> The tea room, the couple's living room, and the study on the second floor of the main building were used for special occasions such as creative work and volatilization. <Persimmon tree> One of the old persimmons that gave the name of Shuangkakisha fell due to a typhoon in Showa 54 (1979). "Standing in the winter garden with a skinny king, the appearance of the lid and persimmon is interesting" "Two persimmons, dyeing the gate with the setting sun" * Since the remaining one tree was also in a state of withering, in February 1999 (Heisei 11) (1999), we received a donation of Hachiya persimmons from Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture, the birthplace of Haruka, and planted a tree. <Brush> It was erected in the 3rd year of Showa 12) (1937) at the thought of his wife. The stone is a natural Tsukuba stone. Underneath this, a brush and a fountain pen used by Xiaoyao are housed in a granite box. The inscription on the monument is Aizu Yaichi. <Monument of Fukunoyu> It was built in Mizuguchien in 1932 (Showa 7) (1932) and moved to Sokakisha in 2007 (Heisei 19) (2007). Nebu River stone with a height of 207 cm, a width of 122 cm, and a thickness of 22 cm. On the occasion of the success of the hot spring spring in Showa 3) (1928), Saiharu named it Fukunoyu, but when erecting a monument describing its origin in Showa 7) (1932), he wrote the title and inscription at the request of Yoshio Mizutani, the owner of Mizuguchi Garden. "Oyster fields to be seen in the old days around here, Yae Yakusei Heru to Kabe Narishi, In view of the changing needs of the time with the large house of the village and Mizutani Nushi, a part of the end of the 11th year of Taisho was turned into an amusement park, and in the fall of Showa 2, the construction was completed as expected in July of the following year, and it was not necessary to order the name of the hot spring and to publish the origin of it. 　The land west of the Hatsukawa River is believed to be only a spring vein, and although it is a provisional decree, it always comes to failure, and the vine is the one who has done so before any of the lords of the garden. For the prosperity of this garden, and for the sake of the prosperity of this garden, and for the sake of the prosperity of this garden, and for the sake of the prosperity of this garden, and for the sake of the prosperity of this garden, and for the sake of the fountain, and for the sake of the well, the name of the hot spring is the name of the bath. 　August Lucky Day of the 7th year of the Showa era, the persimmon of the house next door, the bald brush is also signed." < kiln-style incinerator> Ikuta Fukuzo. "If this is the handicraft of a lucky man who does not know the pain of an easy furnace." "Two sweet potatoes in the kiln with Ume plum blooming" <Yabu camellia> In 1995, the 60th anniversary of his death, in 1995 (Heisei 7), a "Yabu camellia" was presented and planted by Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture, where Haruka was born. <Shoyoushooku> Completed in Showa 3) (1928). Haruka's own design that is a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and Western. The body and roof of the tower represent harmony, the column and tortoise belly represent Han, and the battlement on the roof represents the West. The leaves of the kazami (kingfisher) on the tower are by Tomiyasu Aida. Jade is a reference to a phrase in Shakespeare's "Kinglyah." <East Building> Built as a retreat for his wife. Completed in 1934 (Showa 9). ----------------- <Tsubouchi Saiharu Cemetery> "Kaizoji Temple": A 3-minute walk south of Sokakisha. Legal name: "雙柹院始終逍遥居士" Address: 〒413-0016 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Mizuguchi-cho 11-17 Phone number: 0557-86-6232 (Cultural Exchange Office, Lifelong Learning Division, Atami City (weekdays only)) Access/ ■ About 10 minutes Use bus bound for Ainohara from JR Atami Station→ Get off in front of Kurimiya Station → about 10 minutes on foot ■ About 10 minutes Use taxi from JR Atami Station Hours: Open only on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00~16:00 Free of charge Parking/None

Mandarin orange picking (October ~ December) In Atami, you can enjoy "mandarin orange picking" from October ~ December. The golden tangerines I picked myself are so delicious! In Atami City, you can enjoy it in the Minami-Atami (Shimotaga) area and the eastern part (Izuyama area), and the farm is full of mandarin oranges! Please go out with your family and group. 【Nishijima Farm (Shimotaga)】 About 15 minutes on the Ito Line from JR Atami Station→ get off at JR Ajiro Station → about 10 minutes on foot 【Marufuku Garden (Mt. Izu)】 About 20 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Yugawara→ get off at Kamigo Shimizu → about 10 minutes on foot

Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum Picture book museum with the theme of "coexistence with nature" Nestled in a quiet villa area in Atami City, the Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum is based on the theme of "coexistence with nature," and Koshiro Toda, a well-known picture book author, designed everything from buildings to gardens to express the world view of picture books. There are many works on display, including original drawings of picture books that Mr. Toda has drawn so far, educational picture books, creative picture books, and picture books that have been adapted from masterpieces such as Osamu Dazai's "Run Melos". You can spend a relaxing time looking at the picture books on the lawn, enjoying the sounds of birds and the scenery of the four seasons. The attached café also offers spectacular views of the sea and mountains. It is a place where the nature of Atami and the thoughts of "Todakoshiro" have become one. Address: 〒413-0101 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kamitaga 1055-30 Nature Village Phone number: 0557-67-1107 Access: About 20~30 minutes by taxi from JR Atami Station *Please note that there is no taxi waiting at JR Izutaga Station. Business hours: 10:00~16:30 (Admission until 16:00) Closed: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday *Open on public holidays (open all year during the year-end and New Year holidays, Golden Week, and summer) Price: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary school students and younger, free for children under 3 years old Parking: 10 cars (free)

Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art The Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art opened in Atami City in December 2020. It has a large collection of works by famous artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Taro Okamoto. In addition to allowing customers to enter the museum, various initiatives are being made. ・ 1 drink included in the admission fee (you can choose matcha in the vessel of a human national treasure artist) ・ Mug painting experience is included in the admission fee (you can take it home in about 10 minutes) ・ Photography is OK (only flash NG) ・ There are works that you can actually touch (works by Taro Okamoto, etc.) ・ Two Buddha statues of nationally designated important cultural properties are on display. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa-cho 24-1 Phone number: 0557-27-2411 Access: About 10 minutes by bus bound for Atami Port from JR Atami Station→ get off at "Shinsui Park" → 3 minutes on foot Business hours: 10:00~16:30 (Last reception 16:00) Open open all year Admission: 1400 yen for adults, 1200 yen for high school and university students, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger (with drinks, free for preschoolers) Parking / None (Use of nearby paid P)

Yuzen Shrine Founded in 749 (the first year of Tenpei Katsuho) God of hot water in Atami The gods told us that there was a hot spring that had the effect of eliminating diseases, and a shrine was erected to enshrine the god, and it is a shrine that protects the hot springs of Atami. In order to be grateful for the hot springs of Atami and to ensure that the veins of the springs do not cease, an annual festival is held every spring and autumn. The names of the inns dedicated to the shrine are engraved in a row, and the names of the inns that no longer exist are also lined up, and you can feel the history of modern hot spring inns. In front of the shrine, there is a large hot spring that is said to be the source of Atami Onsen, and the intermittent spring is also a famous place. Address: 〒413-0018 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kami Lodging Town 4-12 Phone number: 0557-81-9817 Parking/None

PICA Hatsushima "PICA Hatsushima" is a resort area on the island that is developed with the theme of "island". ・ Elegant large public bath with seawater "~ Sea spring bath ~ Island hot spring" ・ "Asian Garden R-Asia" where you can enjoy hundreds of kinds of tropical plants (café restaurant and Asian shop available) ・ Camping facility with a view of the sea unique to Outlying Islands "Island Camp Villa" ・ "Sea pool" that uses seawater only in summer ・ Nature experience facility "SARUTOBI" where you can cross the top of a tree using a harness ・ 10 types of athletic "VOTAN" such as mazes and suspension bridges You can enjoy the unique experience of an "island" resort. Enjoy Asian food and tropical drinks, forget your daily life, and spend a relaxing time unique to an "island" resort. Address: 〒413-0004 Hatsushima, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0557-67-2151 Access: About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Atami Port and Korakuen Garden→ get off at Atami Port→ about 30 minutes by boat bound for Hatsushima→ about 10 minutes on foot from Hatsushima Port. * Business hours and use fees vary depending on each facility, so please check the official website for details

Bougainvillea Between the Onari Bridge and the Itogawa Bridge (about 180 meters) of the Itokawa River, which flows through the center of Atami City, bougainvillea is planted to cover the river. This bougainvillea blooms from May to October every year with beautiful tropical colors such as red, magenta, and purple. There is a staircase going down to the river near the Itokawa Bridge, making it a ♪ hidden photo spot The yellow "Hypericum Hidecoat" also adds color and is very nice. It peaks at the same time as jacaranda (late May ~ mid-June), so please visit here as well. < bougainvillea> A tropical shrub of the family Lycaenidae from South America (Brazil). In tropical countries, it blooms all year round, but in Japan it blooms from May ~ October. What looks like a flower is actually called a bract, and the small white thing that blooms in the center of the three bracts is a flower. The bracts have veins and are leaf-shaped. Thick meat of the bracts are thin, so they flutter in the wind. The bracts include red, white, peach, orange, yellow, and their multiple colors. Address: Ginza-cho, Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus to Atami Port Use about 10 minutes→ get off at "Ginza" → walk for a few minutes

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/17 Night Cherry Blossom Light Up, Night Cherry Blossom Bamboo Light Photo by Otsuka Tokiya

Ocean Spa Fuua Overlooking Sagami Nada, one of the largest day-trip hot spring facilities in Atami, "Ocean Spa Fuua". At Japan's largest open-air hot spring with a total length of about 25 meters, where you can enjoy the feeling of floating as if the sea and sky are one, you can enjoy the blue sky and sparkling Sagami Nada during the day, and the sparkling night view of Atami City at night. The "Atami Living", a fulfilling relaxing space with various healing and tastes under the theme of "seaside villa life", has 8 types of lounges and terraces, as well as a bedrock bath, a café, and treatments & beauty. Among them, the spacious Ocean Lounge with high ceilings is a popular area where you can relax while looking at the sea in front of you. In addition, the hot sleep bath Torukka has a special sofa and the scent of natural aromas that invite the finest healing in the moonlight. There is also a restaurant next to the restaurant where you can enjoy a resort-like menu, and we promise you a relaxing time to forget your daily life both physically and mentally. * Use by guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (20 years old or older). ※ Use for children aged 4 ~ elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian of the same sex, and mixed bathing is not allowed. In addition, some facilities cannot be used for safety management. * For safety reasons, children aged 0~3 years old are not allowed to enter. * The "open-air standing hot spring" is not Use for customers with a height of less than 135 cm. * Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation. * Business conditions are subject to change, please check the official Home page of "Ocean Spa Fuua" for details. Address: 〒413-8626 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 10-1 Phone number: 0557-82-0123 Access/ 　■ About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Atami Station 　■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for "Atami Port / Korakuen" for 10 minutes → get off at the last stop. Business hours: 10:00~22:00 (Last admission 21:00) Closed/Not opens Price (including consumption tax) < Basic fee> 3080 yen for adults, 2310 yen for children < After 5 Fee (admission after 17:00) > 2310 yen for adults, 1760 yen for children * A separate bathing tax of 150 yen will be charged only for adults. * On Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and certain days, an additional fee (330 yen for adults and 220 yen for children) will be added. * Please check the official page for specific dates. Parking lot: 230 cars

Masahiro Sawada Memorial Museum of Art It is a museum that collects representative works of Masahiro Sawada, a recipient of the Order of Culture from Atami, and exhibits works of art that span all fields such as paintings, inks, ceramics, prints, and calligraphy, as well as many wood carvings. It is popular that if you hold hands under the stained glass "Hiten" on the ceiling of the entrance, you will be happy forever. The "flying sky" reflected in the red granite floor is also beautiful, and you can enjoy the stained glass both overhead and underfoot. ●Masahiro Sawada(1894~1988) Real name, Torayoshi. Recipient of the Order of Culture, Honorary Citizen of Atami City. Growing up on the seaside of Atami, he aspired to become a sculptor at the age of 19 and studied under Yamamoto Zuun, a younger brother of Koun Takamura. Until his death at the age of 93, he created many wood carvings, paintings, ceramics, prints, calligraphy, and other works of art in a variety of artistic fields. His works, which are powerful, full of life and poetry, speak a lot of romance to people's hearts. Address: 〒413-0032 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Ume Plum Sono-cho 9-46 (next to Atami Ume Plum Garden) Phone number: 0557-81-9211 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara for about 15 minutes → get off at the Sawada Memorial Museum of Art. Business hours/9:00~16:30 Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays) Price: Adults 380 yen (250 yen for groups), junior high and high school students 250 yen (120 yen for groups), elementary school students and younger free Parking lot / 10 cars (free) * Parking is not possible during the Ume Plum Festival

Himenosawa Park Himenosawa Park, a famous flower spot in Atami, is full of seasonal flowers! It is a natural park where you can enjoy full-fledged athletics. There are about 600 species of plants that can be found in the park. In an environment like a botanical garden, a variety of flowers are in bloom, from flowering trees such as azaleas to wildflowers. (The photo shows the azalea flowering in late April ~ early May) It takes about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also trek to Jukoku Pass while enjoying nature. "No matter when you visit, you will be greeted by flowers" Please enjoy the impressive flower scenery to your heart's content. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama Himenosawa 1164 Phone number: 0557-83-5301 (Himenosawa Park Management Office) Access: About 30 minutes by bus bound for Motohakone from JR Atami Station→ get off at Himenosawa Park Admission: Free Parking: Free (Sazanka parking lot: 46 cars, 3 buses), etc.

Imamiya Shrine Imamiya Shrine, located in the western district of Atami, has been revered since ancient times as a shrine of wish fulfillment. The gods of the festival are the chief god of things and the chief god of the great country. It was founded very old, more than 1700 years ago, and is said to have been the reign of Emperor Hitoku. The legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo is also well known. When Minamoto no Yoritomo was exiled to Izu, when he wandered into the mountains of Atami, he prayed to the shrine under the camphor tree and was able to escape from his pursuers safely. Every year on October 19th and 20th, we hold a grand festival. Address: 〒413-0028 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Sakuracho 3-29 Phone number: 0557-81-4232 Access: About 15 minutes by bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station→ get off at Koarashi → 3 minutes on foot Parking lot / Nearby paid P available

Marine Spa Atami At Marine Spa Atami, an all-weather health exercise facility where anyone can easily enjoy the hot springs of Atami, you can enjoy the ocean view unique to Atami. The blue sea spreads out in front of you, and not only the comfort of the hot spring itself, but also the wonderful nature that Atami is proud of will heal those who visit. It is a facility where you can enjoy the hot springs while wearing swimsuits, so families, couples, friends, etc. can have a good time together without being intimidated by men and women. Elevation difference of about 8 meters You can actively move your body on a water slide or hot spring pool, or you can relax and heal your body in a healthy hot spring bath or bathing facility. There are many ways to enjoy it. Address: 〒413-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 4-39 Phone number: 0557-86-2020 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port and Ajiro for about 10 minutes → get off at Marine Spa Atami (Please contact us for shuttle bus service) Business hours: 10:00~19:00 (Admission until 18:30) * During the year-end and New Year holidays and summer, business hours may change. Closed: Every Thursday (see the official page for other closed days) Price: Adults 1360 yen, elementary and junior high school students 680 yen, 3 years old ~ preschool 420 yen, under 3 years old 310 yen (see the official page for other fee settings) Parking lot: 125 cars in the adjacent municipal Wadahama parking lot (110 yen for 30 minutes: 2 hours discount if you bring your parking ticket) * Admission may be restricted during busy seasons such as summer * There is a temporary closure, so please check the official page in advance

Atami Gigi Kenban 【Dance of Flowers in Yumemachi】 A place where geisha practice rigorously, geigi kenban. The current building was completed in 1954 (Showa 29)). It was a magnificent building at the time, and it was said to be the best geisha union in the Tokai. Currently, this is the venue for the "Yumemachi no Dori Flower Dance" every Saturday and Sunday. Please enjoy professional dances that you can not usually see. It is the beauty of the way the kimono is dressed, the way it behaves, and the sighs. Address: 〒413-0015 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Chuo-cho 17-13 (along Hatsukawa) Phone number: 0557-81-3575 (Atami Gigi Kenban) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes →Shimizu Town get off Date & Time: Every Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ~ (about 30 minutes) 1 performance only Price: 2500 yen (tax included) * Free for elementary school students and younger Parking/None (there is a municipal toll P nearby) * Reservation priority * For rehearsal tours other than Saturdays and Sundays, please contact us. * There is a temporary cancellation

Jacaranda flowers Have you ever heard of Jacaranda, a member of the family Honeysuckle from South America? As you can see in the photo, it is a deciduous tree with purple flowers blooming in bunches like grapes, and the green leaves and purple flowers are very beautiful. In Atami City, there are tall trees (looking up height) and shrubs (eye level) along National Route 135 (sidewalks between East Kaigan Town "Jacaranda Promenade" ~ Nagisa Town "Shinsui Park" and in Shinsui Park). It is said that the flowering period in Japan is June, but due to the climate, it is very rare for flowers to bloom on the mainland (planted in open ground), and there were years when they did not bloom at all in Atami, and there are trees that bloom for the second time not only in June but also in September and October. Not all trees bloom when they bloom, and some years only a few bloomed. Some trees bloom a lot, some bloom only one bunch, and some don't bloom at all... How much will it bloom this season? * Bougainvillea is also in full bloom at the same time in Itokawa, so please visit it as well. [Main jacaranda planting locations and number] ● Jacaranda promenade (along Route 135, next to the sundeck) ・・・ 1 tall tree of about 10 m, 4 trees of 3 ~ 5 m, 100 shrubs of 1 ~ 2 m ●Along National Route 135 downhill (Chuo Police Box ~ Shinsui Park No. 2 Construction Zone) ・・・ 20 trees of 5~6m ●Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone: 1 tall tree about 2m tall around the pedestrian bridge, 5 shrubs on the slope of the Wada River Total of the above: 25 tall trees (other than shrubs), 105 shrubs [History] ・Planted a tree in July 1990 to commemorate the international sister city partnership with Cascais, Portugal (one of the green spaces in the palace) ・In 2000, trees were planted along the national highway (in front of the central police box diagonally ~ in front of the Shinsui Park event plaza) (24 trees) 　(Some have since been transplanted, others have been newly planted.) ） ・In April 2013, trees were planted in Shinsui Park No. 2 (in front of the Tourism Association) and No. 3 (3 trees in the 2nd construction zone, 2 trees in the 3rd construction zone) ・On June 1, 2013, the "Jacaranda Promenade" was completed in the Omiya green area (east side) (45 young trees were planted). ・September 2013 ~ June 2014 (Heisei 26) 2013: Maintenance (tree planting) in the Omiya green area (west side), transplantation of several trees from along the national highway ・June 2014: Completion of "Jacaranda Promenade" Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City East Coast Town ~ Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: Jacaranda promenade (Omiya pine tree) ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 5 minutes → get off at "Omiya pine tree". Parking lot / Municipal toll P (East Parking Lot, Shinsui Park, etc.), etc.

Nishikigaura One of the scenic spots in Atami. It is a scenic spot that stretches for about 1 kilometer from the south of Uomizaki, the entrance to Izu, and the cliffs continue. (Uomizaki ~ Nishikigaura ~ Sogaura is about 2 kilometers) When the sun rises, the light shines as a dazzling five-colored light in Ura, so it came to be called "Nishikigaura" after the brocade weaving of Kyoto. It retains the remnants of the Atami Taga volcano, and legends derived from historical figures such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Kato Kiyomasa have also been preserved. The height of the cliff is 80 meters. Strange rocks such as Kabuto Rock, Foundation Rock, Karasuhat Rock, and Benten Rock carved by rough waves are lined up, and Hatsushima and Oshima float on the sea. It is recommended to look at this superb view from the vicinity of Hotel New Akao ~ Cafe "Flower Fairy". * Entry to the Hotel New Akao "Rooftop Garden" is limited to guests staying at the hotel's lodging. Thank you for your understanding. Address: 〒413-0033 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Atami (near Hotel New Akao) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ajiro for about 15 minutes → get off at Nishikigaura. Parking/None