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 "Shakunage". ・In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, you can relax with the sounds of birds and the greenery of trees. The open-air bath, where you can hear the murmur of the river, has a stylish atmosphere where you can take a bath while watching the stars shining in the sky at night. Meals are mainly wild vegetables and seafood. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shakunage 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun Kawazu Town Nashimoto 1127 Phone number: 0558-35-7657 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 8 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

Former Hyuga Family Atami Bettei (Former Hyuga Bettei) Toshibei Hyuga, who was active in Asian trade, completed the construction in 1936 (Showa 11) as a separate residence. The design of the wooden two-story main house is by Hitoshi Watanabe, who is known for his designs for Wako in Ginza, Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, and the Aichi Prefectural Office. The basement was designed by Bruno Taut, a world-renowned German architect, and is the only surviving architectural work left by Taut in Japan. It consists of three rooms: a social room with plenty of bamboo and paulownia, a Western-style room with a staircase as part of the room, and a Japanese-style room, and is designed with the beauty of Japanese style such as Katsura Imperial Palace and Ise Jingu Shrine in mind. After Mr. Hyuga's death, it was carefully used as a recreation center for a private company, but in 2004 (Heisei 16), when it was facing the danger of demolition, it was acquired by Atami City with a donation from a philanthropist living in Tokyo. In 2006, it was designated as an important cultural property of Japan. More than 80 years have passed since its completion, and there has been an urgent need for repair projects to improve damage and earthquake resistance due to deterioration over time, and a large-scale conservation and repair project was carried out from FY2018 (Heisei 30) to FY2021 (Reiwa 3). In August 2022, it was reopened to the public with as much preservation and reproduction as possible of the condition it was in at the time of construction. * The tour is a complete advance reservation system (online reservation only). For details and reservations, please check the Atami City Office website. Address: 〒413-0005 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kasuga-cho 8-37 Phone number: 0557-86-6232 (Cultural Exchange Office, Lifelong Learning Division, Atami City: Weekdays only) Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station Open: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00~17:00 shift system *Online reservation required Price: 1,000 yen for adults, 700 yen for junior high and high school students Parking/None

2/16 The early-blooming "Atami Sakura" is over, and the "Oshima Sakura" is in full bloom! In the seaside park by the sea (next to "Marine Spa Atami"), white cherry blossoms are blooming.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. 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 "Nikai Falls". ・A 20-meter-high waterfall located just below the Agar Bridge along the old road and falling in two stages. It is the first waterfall at the source of the Hontani River (Kawazu River), and there are many trees around it. It is one of the famous waterfalls of Amagi with beautiful scenery such as autumn leaves and fresh greenery. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nikai Falls 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu Town Nashimoto 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 15 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

Masuo Ikeda & Yoko Sato House of Creation The late multi-artist Masuo Ikeda, who had a wide range of talents such as printmaking, painting, and film, spent his time with world-renowned violinist Yoko Sato as a residence and atelier from 1982 (Showa 57 (Showa 57)) until his death in 1997 (Heisei 9)). In this house, where the two so-called geniuses lived together and served as a base for their artistic activities, the autograph manuscript, chronology, photographs, lithographs, ceramic plates, etc. of Mr. Ikeda's Akutagawa Prize-winning work "Dedicated to the Aegean Sea" are on display, as well as Mr. Sato's stage dresses, sheet music, chronology, and photographs. Get a glimpse of their glamorous and unpretentious daily lives. Address: 〒413-0003 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Kaikocho 10-24 Phone number: 0557-81-3258 (House of Creation) Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 3 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station to Izuyama Shrine→ Get off at Momoyama → about 3 minutes on foot Business hours: 9:00~16:30 (Admission until 16:00) Closed: Every Tuesday (open on public holidays), year-end and New Year holidays Price: 360 yen for adults, 240 yen for junior high and high school students, free for elementary school students and younger * Admission is not allowed only for elementary school students and younger. Parking/None

Atami Nanayu When you walk around the city, you can discover the steam gushing out from various places on the slopes. It is a source called "Atami Nanayu". It is also recommended to visit the source and experience the long history and hot spring atmosphere. (Commemorative Stamps are installed on each of the seven information boards.) ――[Oyukan Spring] has been a world-famous self-gushing spring for a long time. It is said that the "big hot water" gushed out six times during the day and night, and the ground seemed to shake as hot water and steam alternately erupted violently. It gradually decreased from the middle of the Meiji era and stopped in 1923 (Taisho 12)) (it sometimes erupted again during a major earthquake), but in 1962 (Showa 37), it was preserved as a cultural property of the city and continues to this day. * Currently, hot water is artificially gushed out approximately every 5 minutes, reproducing the appearance of the large hot water gushing of yesteryear. Address: 〒413-0018 Lodging Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0577-86-6232 (Cultural Facilities Office, Lifelong Learning Division, Atami City) Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 20 minutes Use Yu ~ Yu ~ bus from JR Atami Station→ Get off at Oyuma Kosen → about 3 minutes on foot Parking/None ●"Ozawa no Yu" The hot springs in the gardens of Yazaemon Sawaguchi, Bunjiro Fujii, and Sanzaemon Yonekura were called "Heizaemon no Yu", but the local people called it "Ozawa no Yu" because it was located in Ozawa. It is said that, as with "Seizaemon's hot spring", if a person called it in a loud voice, it would spring up a lot, and if a person called it in a small voice, it would spring up small. In this Ozawa hot spring, you can make and eat hot spring eggs with the steam that blows out. Locals also say that it is delicious, and it is a little famous place in Atami. * Renewal completed on July 1, 2023. There are now two steaming kettles and a new bench. Address: 〒413-0013 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (in front of Tenjin Shuten) Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station Parking lot / There are several paid P cars in the vicinity In addition to these two facilities, there are "Bath Bath Bath", "Sajiro no Yu (Eye Bath)", "Seizaemon no Yu", "Nonaka Yu", and "Kawara-yu". * Atami Nanayu is not a bathing facility.

Atami sightseeing boat SANREMO The Sanremo is named after its sister city, the Italian port city of Sanremo. It is a 30-minute tour that departs from Pier 3 of Shinsui Park (Hatsukawa Estuary), passes off the coast of Nishikigaura and Sogaura, and turns around in front of Akanezaki, and you can see the view of Atami, the Manazuru Peninsula, Kawana in Ito City, and Izu Oshima Island from the sea. At the underwater observatory, which has a glass window that allows you to see the underwater, you can meet the fish from the boat. If you climb the stairs and go overboard, you can also feed the seagulls, and you will feel as if you are flying over the sea with them. The maximum number of passengers is 50, and small pets can be accommodated on board. Enjoy cruising in Atami. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Jisaki Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone (near Hatsukawa) Phone number: 0557-52-6657 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port, Korakuen, or Ajiro Asahicho for about 10 minutes→Shinsui Park get off → 1 minute walk Departure time: 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:40 (about 30 minutes) Closed / Every Tuesday, stormy weather, maintenance * Please check the official page in advance just in case. Price: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1700 yen, children (3 years old and over ~ elementary school students) 900 yen * Free for children under 3 years old, free for pets (small dogs), discounts for people with disabilities available Parking lot: Adjacent municipal Shinsui Park 2nd parking lot, etc. (Municipal P parking fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes) * Please purchase tickets directly at the bus stop. * The course may be changed or canceled depending on the weather. * You can only see fish in the underwater observatory before sailing.

Shinsui Park Moon Terrace Shinsui Park continues south from Sun Beach. Atami City is a sister city to Sanremo City in northern Italy, and because of the similarity in topography and cityscape, it is developed with the image of a resort area in the northern Mediterranean. The "Sky Deck" in the first construction zone, which is inspired by the "Côte d'Azur in southern Europe," was made of bricks, the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck," which was inspired by the "Sanremo Rivera Coast in Northern Italy," was built on stones, and the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck," which is connected to Nagisa Small Park by a pedestrian bridge, was inspired by the "Neapolitan Coast of Southern Italy" and was planted with flowers and trees. It is a place that is popular with locals and tourists alike as a place for walking, sunbathing, holding events, and commemorative photos. ・March 1997 (1997 (Heisei 9)) Completed the first construction zone (approx. 170 × 50 meters deep) including Moon Terrace ・ 2000 (Heisei 12)) The second construction zone (138 meters) was completed in March ・In April 2009 (2009 (Heisei 21)), the third construction zone (approx. 160 × depth 40 meters) was completed. < nickname> ・ 2003 (Heisei 15 (Heisei 15)) In September, the first construction zone "Sky Deck" and the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck" were decided. ・ In October 2009 (Heisei 21), the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck" was decided. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 10 minutes → get off at Ginza or Shinsui Park. Parking lot: Municipal Shinsui Park parking lot for 140 cars (municipal P: 110 yen for 30 minutes)

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: 2/1~3/10 Photo: Otsuka Tokiya

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 we will introduce this time is "Family & Resort Kawabata". ・Standing along the clear stream of the Kawazu River, this lodging boasts a hot spring with a high skin-beautifying effect. Both the large public bath and the open-air bath are poured into the bathtub by flowing from the source, and it is reputed that the skin becomes smooth after the bath. The environment surrounded by nature is a walk in the Sagano Canyon, seasonal flowers, bird watching, and clear stream fishing. For dinner, where you can taste the mountains, rivers, and seafood all at once, you can enjoy plenty of the blessings of nature with fresh vegetables grown in your own vegetable garden. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Family & Resort Kawabata 【Address】188 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7310 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 14 Reservation is required. 【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" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry blossoms 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 "Mitaka Shrine". ・Kabuki tradition ~Shrine Story~ "Once upon a time, there lived in the field of Mitaka Danmano a god with a sharp ear of ears, the god of the ear of the god of the ear of the god of the great tree, and one night he came to the base of the great pine tree and got off the white cow and said to him, "If we all get along, I promise you prosperity and protection," while the white cow licked his face and limbs with his long tongue. The god astride the white cow has ascended to heaven. It is the day of October 23rd. Since then, the villagers have made rice cakes in the shape of cows' tongues and offered them to the temple. Even now, "tongue bell mochi" remains as a custom. At first, it was called Mitaka Shrine, but then it came to be called Mitaka Shrine. Mitakashiki Sanbaso Date: October 22 (night session 18:30 ~) and 23 (day part 11:00 ~) every year * About 1 hour and a half of dedication In the Edo period, young volunteers from the village who were instructed by Ichikawa Kodanji, the fourth generation of Edo Kabuki actors from Mitaka, staged the Shikisanban in the old government building. Even now, the Kagura Hall with a "revolving stage" remains as a valuable building. Shikisanban is performed every year on a stage that has been passed down from the Edo period to the present. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Mitaka Shrine 【Address】563 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1558 【Parking】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

Kawazu cherry blossoms ? in full bloom This is the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival held in Minami-Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It blooms the earliest in Honshu and is a sight to behold! It is very crowded, so I recommend ? going early in the morning

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, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Eel Shop Okawaya". ・ Traditional taste of baking without steaming Located on the banks of the Kawazu River, it is an eel shop "Okawaya". We use all domestic eels in our shop. Kansai-style eel, which is slowly grilled over charcoal without steaming, has been well received for its crisp mouthfeel. Please come and visit us. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Unagi no Shop Okawaya 【Address】303-3 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu TownYatsu Phone number: 0558-32-0076 【Business hours】11:00~14:00/17:00~20:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ 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 we will introduce this time is "Aoki no Saka". ・High-quality hot springs, spacious guest rooms, local ingredients For dinner, the main dish is Kinmedai, and the young proprietress arranges seasonal sea and mountain delicacies. At the time of booking, we will ask you about seasonal dishes and preferences. The open-air and indoor baths overlooking the Kawazu Loop Bridge can be reserved. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Aoki-no-saka 【Address】342-1 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu TownNashimoto Phone number: 0558-35-7187 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 Reservation is required. 【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

Atami Ropeway Just in front of the Atami Korakuen bus stop, take a walk in the air for about 3 minutes in a retro gondola. When you get off the ropeway, you will arrive at the summit of Mt. Hachiman, the best observatory in Atami. From the summit terrace, you can see the city of Atami City below, and on a sunny day, you can see the Boso Peninsula and Miura Misaki in the east, Hatsushima Island in the foreground if you look south, and Izu Oshima Island in the far Pacific Ocean. At the tip of the observatory is the "Umisora Terrace" where you can feel the closeness of the sea and the sky. Also pay attention to the "Aijo Monument", a memory spot for lovers, "Umisora Cafe", which is popular for ice cream, and Koi Mikujido. Address: 〒413-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 8-15 Phone number: 0557-81-5800 Access 【Sanroku Station (in front of Korakuen Hotel)】 From JR Atami Station, take a bus to Atami Port and Korakuen Gardens for about 10 minutes → get off at Korakuen Garden. 【Summit Station】 From JR Atami Station, take the Yu~Yu bus for about 15 minutes→Atami Castle get off → about 3 minutes on foot. Business hours: 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Open open all year (may be temporarily closed due to stormy weather, maintenance, etc.) Fee/ Adults (junior high school students and older) 400 yen one-way, 700 yen round-trip Children (4 years old ~ elementary school students) 300 yen one way, 400 yen round trip Parking lot: Use of the multi-storey parking lot of "Atami Korakuen Hotel" (free for 2 hours by showing your parking ticket at the window)

Kiunkaku Kiunkaku is based on a famous residence built as a villa in 1919 (Taisho 8) and praised as "Atami's Three Great Villas". In 1947 (1947 (Showa 22)), it was reborn as a ryokan, and as a representative lodging of Atami, it has welcomed many guests for lodging nights, and has been loved by Japan's leading literary figures such as Yuzo Yamamoto, Naoya Shiga, Junichiro Tanizaki, Osamu Dazai, Seiichi Funahashi, and Taijun Takeda. It is currently open to the public as a cultural property of Atami City. A lush garden that doesn't look like an urban area. Away from the main building (Japanese-style) that preserves the beauty of Japanese houses. A Western-style building with a unique atmosphere that fuses Japanese, Chinese, European, and other decorations and styles. These exquisite and elegant properties will be passed on to future generations as a historical and cultural heritage. Please take a look. Address: 〒413-0022 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0557-86-3101 Access/ ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara Complex, Ume Plum Garden, Nishiyama, or Hakone (or Shimizu Town circulation) for about 10 minutes → get off at Kiunkaku-mae. ■ About 10 minutes by bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station→ get off at Tenjincho → about 2 minutes on foot ■ Yu ~ Yu ~ Bus Use→ get off at Kiunkaku West Exit and walk for about 2 minutes Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed: Every Wednesday (open on public holidays), year-end (12/26~30) Price: 610 yen for adults (460 yen for groups), 360 yen for junior high and high school students (240 yen for groups), free for elementary school students and younger Parking lot / 37 regular cars (free) * Medium-sized buses of 9 meters or less are allowed, large buses are not allowed.

Atami Port Sea Fishing Facilities A must-see for those who like fishing and those who are thinking of starting out! With the "Atami Port Sea Fishing Facility", you can enjoy fishing in the best location where you can see the cityscape and mountains of Atami. The embankment is 260 m long × 14 m wide, and Use the inland sea (Atami Bay side) (the outside is off-limits). In spring, sea tanago, rockfish, whitefish, medina, blue squid, red squid, urmei sardines, etc., and in winter, medina, scorpionfish, spruce sardines, soda bonito, kingfish, rockfish, etc. Black bream and red bream are also caught. We also sell rental rods and bait sets (rods, reels, bait, widgets, buckets, water buckets, etc.) and take-out firing coolers + ice, so you can enjoy it even if you come empty-handed. Sea fishing debut in Atami! Address: 〒413-0023 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Wadahama Minami-cho 1694-32 Phone number: 0557-85-8600 Access: About 10 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Korakuen → 10 minutes on foot → get off at the last stop, Korakuen Gardens Business hours/ April ~ October: 6:00 ~ Sunset November ~ March: 7:00 ~ Sunset Closed: The park may be closed for safety management depending on weather conditions such as stormy weather, high waves, and strong winds. * Closed after 12:00 on fireworks festival days * Closed on the third Wednesday of the month when there is no fireworks festival * The fireworks festival is closed once a month on the third Wednesday of the month. * Fireworks festival is open at least twice a month on the third Wednesday of the month. Fee/ ■ Use admission: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students (free for children under elementary school) ■ Rental rod set: 2000 yen for 2 hours per rod (tax included, admission fee is not included: advance reservation is not possible) Parking lot / 500 yen per day for a regular car (advance payment system) * Closed at 13:00 on the day of the fireworks festival (must leave due to danger area) Remarks * Pets are not allowed to enter. * Please check the other precautions Publication on the official website in advance.

Izusan Shrine Izusan Shrine is also the birthplace of Izu place names. Since it is the place where Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Masako were united, it is also famous as a shrine of Marriage. In the Edo period, it was called Izu Daigongen, and it is a shrine with a history that Tokugawa Ieyasu also visited. If you climb the long stone steps to the precincts, you can enjoy a wonderful view overlooking Atami City and the sea. It takes about 1 hour to get from the main shrine to the main shrine via the Haruka Shrine, Hakusan Shrine, and the Yumeijin headquarters. It is also recommended to visit the temple while slowly climbing the mountain road. About 800 steps below the main shrine is the Sashiyu Shrine, where the god of hot springs is enshrined. Every year, a grand festival is held for 3 days from April 14 ~ 16, and many people visit. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama 708-1 Phone number: 0557-80-3164 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Nanao for about 10 minutes → get off in front of Izusan Shrine Parking: Free (for 5 cars) * The number of stairs of 837 steps is the number from "Izuyama Beach" (near the running hot spring) to the main shrine. (It takes about 200 steps from the city road where the bus stop in front of Izusan Shrine is located to the main shrine / about 600 steps from National Route 135 to the main shrine) * Please note that if you go to "Hongu" from the main shrine / Izuyama Folk Museum, it will be a mountain road.

Atami Castle Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum Atami Castle towers over the summit of Mt. Nishikigaura, a scenic spot in Atami. The Tenshukaku Observatory, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama, is the best viewing point in Atami where you can see not only the city of Atami City, but also Yugawara, the Manazuru Peninsula, Hatsushima and Oshima floating on a clear day, and the Izu Peninsula in the direction of Ajiro and Ito. In spring, it is known as a famous place for cherry blossoms, and in summer, you can watch the fireworks festival from the castle tower as if you were a prince. (Cherry Blossom Festival is late March ~ early April) In the castle, there is a samurai culture museum that exhibits armor and swords, a ukiyo-e shunga museum, an Edo experience where you can change into Edo costumes and take pictures, a jet foot bath 120m above sea level, a free game corner, etc., so there are plenty of highlights and fun! At the Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum, an annex of Atami Castle, you can enjoy a very mysterious trick art where you can feel the three-dimensional two-dimensional paintings. About 40 pieces of various trick art such as sea creatures, dinosaurs, beasts of prey, and jaws are on display. Not only to look at the art, but also to take interesting pictures, experience the illusion of being a giant or a dwarf, see, touch, shoot, and have a great time! Lose track of time and get carried away with tricks. It is a place where you can have an exciting experience with your family, friends, and couples, no matter who you come with. Address: 〒413-0033 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Sogayama 1993 Phone number: 0557-81-6206 (Atami Castle) Access/ ■About 10 minutes by car from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take the bus to Atami Port and Korakuen for about 10 minutes, get off at Korakuen Garden→ take the Atami Ropeway Use about 3 minutes→ walk from Summit Station, and walk for about 3 minutes. ■ From JR Atami Station, take the Yu~Yu~ bus for about 15 minutes →Atami Castle get off Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Open open all year Facility fee: 1100 yen for adults, 600 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 450 yen for 3~6 years old (2-facility set ticket / 1800 yen for adults, 950 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 700 yen for 3~6 years old) Parking fee for 100 cars: 500 yen (1 time)

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. 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 "Sarutabuchi". ・Nature left in the upper reaches "Sarutabuchi Promenade" is a detour course of the "Odoriko Trail". "Sarutabuchi" is a scenic spot located in the upper reaches of Kawazu Nanadaru Falls, where nature remains completely untouched. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sarutabuchi 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu TownNashimoto 【Parking】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

Atami Sun Beach The blue sea, the white sand beaches, the hotel county, the palm tree-lined streets, the beach has an atmosphere similar to that of a foreign luxury resort. In summer, it is a popular place for families and couples as a swimming beach, as well as a place where you can walk on the sand and frolic in the waves. In the early morning, you can see the beautiful scenery of the sunrise from the horizon dyeing the beach and the city, and at night, you can enjoy a fantastic view with the illumination of Japan's first beach by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii. Use by many people as a beach in the summer, the very popular "Sun Beach Water Park" is also thriving. It is often used as a location for the drama "Spark", TV shows, photo books, etc. Address: 〒413-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Higashikaigan Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Green Space Division) Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station / About 5 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Atami Port and Momijigaoka→ Get off at Sun Beach → about 3 minutes on foot Business hours/Swimming hours during the opening period 9:00~16:00 　Light up every night sunset ~ 22:00 (Fireworks off time) Parking lot: 250 cars in the adjacent Municipal East Parking Lot (Municipal P parking fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes) * Since it is a non-smoking beach, please smoke in the designated area

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. 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! This time, I would like to introduce "Kaneyoshi Ittouan". ・ Attracted by the warmth of a single fire, we would like to welcome everyone with the kindness of the lodging so that people can gather. We will serve you with "sea rice mountain rice" with the season of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kaneyoshi Ittouan 【Address】123-5 Mitaka, Kawazu Town Mitaka, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0345 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 20 【Pick-up and drop-off】Negotiable 【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

Omiya pine tree Statue of Kanichi Omiya Since the Meiji era, many literary giants have lived in Atami, where they have written masterpieces. Among them, the most famous is the novel "The golden demon（Konjiki Yasha）" by Koyo Ozaki, which was published intermittently in the "Yomiuri Shimbun" and "New Novels" for six years from the 30th year of Meiji 30. The song "Omiya pine tree" named after this novel and the song that begins with "Walking on the coast of Atami..." became one and spread explosively, and the main character "Kan'ichi and Omiya" became a presence that captured the hearts of the people as if he were a real person. The "Kan'ichi and Omiya Statue" and "Omiya pine tree" are located along the national highway on the coast and are visited by many people as tourist photo spots. Every year on January 17 (Kanichi Omiya, Crying Farewell Day), the "Ozaki Autumn Leaves Festival" is held at this place. 【Statue of Kanichi Palace】 Production: Hirosei Tateno Erected by the Rotary Club of Atami (January 22, 1985) Owned by Atami City (January 17, 1986 (Showa 61): Received "Autumn Leaves Festival") 【The golden demon Monument】 Monument / August 15, 1919 (Taisho 8) "Autumn Leaf Sanjin Memorial The golden demon Monument Behind the Shadow of the Palace, Spring Moon Wind Leaves" * This phrase is the work of Oguri Fuha, the monjin of autumn leaves. He wrote a novel called "The Later golden demon." 【Ozaki Autumn Leaves Monument】 Erected: January 2019 Address: 413-0012 Higashikaigan Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along National Route 135 down lane) Phone 0557-86-6218 Contact: Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station, about 5 minutes from JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port→Omiya pine tree get off Parking lot: 250 cars in the adjacent Municipal East Parking Lot (Municipal P fee: 110 yen for 30 minutes)

Jukoku Pass It is said that the Jukoku Pass got its name because it saw ten countries (Izu, Sagami, Suruga, Totoumi, Kai, Awa, Kazusa, Shimousa, Musashi, Shinano and Goto< Oshima, Niijima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, and Toshima >). From the top of Mt. Nichikane, you can see Mt. Fuji to the north, Suruga Bay to the west, and Sagami Bay to the east. It seems that there have been many people who have tried to paint this vision with a paintbrush for a long time, but it is said that they could not stand the size and beauty of this project. There is a cable car ride to the top of the mountain and back. It is about one and a half hours from Himenosawa Park, and you can also visit it by trekking while enjoying nature. Azaleas are in full bloom in spring, a cool breeze blows in summer, ripple pampas grass ears flutter in autumn, and warm plateau sunshine welcomes you in winter. * "Dog Run in the Sky" has resumed on November 11, 2023! Address: 〒419-0101 1400-20 Kuwabara, Kannan-cho, Tagata County, Shizuoka Phone number: 0557-81-6895 (Jukoku Pass Cable Car) Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Motohakone for about 40 minutes → get off at "Jukoku Pass Climbing Exit" Business hours: Cable car 9:00~17:00 (runs every 15 minutes, time required about 3 minutes) Open open all year * It may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, weather, and public conditions Fare: Cable car round-trip for adults (junior high school students and older) 730 yen, children 370 yen * Dogs can also ride (leash required, 300 yen round trip for one dog) Parking lot: 320 cars, 22 large cars (free)

Atami Ginza Shopping Street Ginza Street in Atami was once crowded with many tourists as the center of Atami. Use the Atami Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a building that operated as a bank until 1975. The heavy and retro building retains the atmosphere of that time. When you walk along the Ginza shopping street, you will encounter the same Japanese scenery as in the past, such as Dried fish hanging from the eaves, coffee shops that continue to operate as they were in the Showa era, and traditional Japanese confectionery stores. Recently, restaurants that are popular for seafood, cafes using local ingredients, sweets shops such as "Atami Pudding", Matcha "Atami Satori Honten", luxury Montblanc "Raw Silk Kiito", gelato, and guesthouses that offer interaction between locals and travelers have also opened, making it a street where you can feel the renovation. Address: 〒413-0013 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station

Hashiriyu The "Hashiriyu" facing the sea of Sagami is a rare side-hole type hot spring in Japan, and is one of the three major ancient springs in Japan. It was discovered about 1,300 years ago, and was named "Hashiriyu" because of the way the hot water gushed out from the mountains and ran down to the coast as if it were flying. As Minamoto no Sanetomo sang, "The early arrival of the hot spring in the south of Izu no Kuniyama is a sign of the gods," before the Meiji era, it was worshipped as a sacred hot spring at Izuyama Shrine. The 5-meter-deep cave still gushes out 170 liters of 70-degree hot water per minute, and the source is a mysterious sight. Address: 〒413-0002 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Izuyama 604-10 Phone number: 0557-81-2631 (Izuyama Onsen Tourism Association) Access: About 5 minutes by bus bound for Mt. Izu and Yugawara from JR Atami Station→ get off at "Aihatsubashi" → about 10 minutes on foot Parking/None * It is not a bathing facility.

Kinomiya Shrine Kunomiya Shrine has been worshipped for a long time as a god of good fortune and good luck. Next to the main shrine is a sacred tree of a large camphor tree that is 2,100 years old and has a trunk thickness of 24 meters, which has been designated as a national natural monument, and is also famous as a power spot. It is said that if you go around the trunk, the lifespan will be extended by one year, and many worshippers visit to pray for longevity, healing of illness, and health in order to appreciate the vitality of this tree. It is also said that people who have wishes will be able to make their wishes if they go around without telling anyone what they think. It is lit up at night, and you can enjoy each expression in the morning, noon, and night. The annual festival is held on July 14~16 every year. Address: 〒413-0034 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nishiyama-cho 43-1 Phone number: 0557-82-2241 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Motohakone or Nishiyama for about 15 minutes and get off in front of Miya Shrine →. Parking lot / 15 cars + 25 cars (charged) * Discount is available for those who receive prayers and gifts * Use public transportation as it will be crowded.

MOA美術館　MOA MUSEUM OF ART Atami's leading museum boasts a collection of approximately 3,500 items, including 3 national treasures, 67 important cultural properties, and 46 important works of art, focusing on paintings, calligraphy, and crafts of Oriental art. The national treasure "Red and White Plum Blossoms Folding Screen" (* open for a limited time), which is considered to be Ogata Korin's masterpiece, is a particularly famous work, and there are many fans who wait for its release every February to coincide with the Ume Plum season. The museum is built on a hill in Atami, which covers 70,000 tsubo, and you can see beautiful views of Izu Oshima and Hatsushima from the main lobby and Mua Square in the museum. The facility is also equipped with a garden that shows different appearances in all four seasons, such as cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. Please spend a relaxing time in a resort atmosphere while enjoying art and nature. Address: 〒413-0006 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Momoyama-cho 26-2 Phone number: 0557-84-2511 Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for the MOA Museum of Art for about 10 minutes → get off at the last stop, MOA Business hours: 9:30~16:30 (Admission until 16:00) Closed / Every Thursday, exhibition replacement day * There is a special opening day Price: 1600 yen for adults, 1000 yen for university and high school students, free for elementary and junior high school students, 1400 yen for seniors, 800 yen for people with disabilities Parking for 200 cars (free)

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry blossoms 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 "Hiranameno Falls". ・ Flowing like a monolith, the famous waterfall of the Tadami River A waterfall in the middle of the Odoriko Trail, between Nikai Falls and Kamadaru Falls. It is located a short walk through the Wasabi field. It is a large monolith with a width of 20 meters and a height of 4 meters. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hiranameno Falls 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu TownNashimoto 【Parking】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

Hatsushima, located off the coast of Atami City, is a 30-minute boat ride from Atami Port. It is a small island with a circumference of 4 km. Hatsushima is surrounded by a tropical atmosphere and is full of nature! There are various ways to enjoy the park, such as walking in the park where the flowers of the four seasons bloom, athletics, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, etc. The best part is the food. In addition to seafood gourmets, there are also restaurants and cafes with a tropical atmosphere! The popular winter project "Hatsushima Fisherman's Bowl Battle" is being held on Hatsushima! A total of 14 restaurants, including all 13 restaurants on Hatsushima run by fishermen and the terrace restaurant "ENAK", offer original rice bowl menus. For a limited time at the same event, a special set of coupons will be on sale, including a round-trip ticket for the Hatsushima route and a meal coupon that can be used at participating stores on the island, so please take this opportunity to enjoy Hatsushima's delicious rice bowl. [Hatsushima Fisherman's Bowl Battle] Period: Saturday, February 10, 2024 ~ Sunday, March 10, 2024 Bowl Battle Set Ticket (Round-trip Boat + Meal Ticket) / Adult 3990 yen (normally 4400 yen), Child 2800 yen (Normally 3000 yen) Set ticket sales location / Atami Port Window