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Atami Tourism Association
Feb. 13, 2024
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)
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Atami Tourism Association
Feb. 10, 2024
Nice to meet you all! This is the Atami Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the wonderful charm of Atami City (Atami City) in Shizuoka Prefecture with this account, so thank you. 【What is Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture?】 Atami City is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is full of charm with a population of about 34,000. It is famous as a hot spring resort with a history of more than 1,500 years, and was loved by historical greats such as Tokugawa Ieyasu. Atami City is about one and a half hours by car from Tokyo, 45 minutes by bullet train, and has beautiful scenery full of nature and a warm climate, so it is visited by many tourists throughout the year. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Atami City】 ・Atami Station Shopping Street Located in front of Atami Station, the "Peace Street" and "Nakamise" shopping streets are lined with shops selling fresh local seafood, traditional crafts, and Souvenirs that can only be bought here. Use in front of Atami Station, a foot bath "Ieyasu no Yu" that uses natural hot springs flowing from the source, can be used free of charge. ・ Omiya pine tree, statue of Kan'ichi and Omiya Since the Meiji era, many literary figures have settled in Atami and written masterpieces. The statue of "Kan'ichi and Omiya" with the motif of the main character of the novel and the pine tree of the Omiya pine tree are located along the coast about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station, and are representative tourist spots in Atami. ・Atami Sun Beach The beach, with its white sand and blue waters, is ideal for summer leisure and is a popular spot for families and couples. You can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports. Continuing from Sun Beach, the Shinsui Park and Moon Terrace offer an exotic cityscape inspired by the cityscape of the northern Mediterranean. ・Atami Ume Plum Garden You can see the earliest blooming Ume plum in Japan. Among the 469 Ume plums of 60 varieties, there are also old trees that are over 100 years old. ・Atami Castle From the Tenshukaku Observatory of Atami Castle on the summit of Mt. Nishikigaura, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama overlooking the cityscape of Atami. In the Annex of Atami Castle, there is the "Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum", and there are sightseeing spots such as "Atami Ropeway" and "Atami Secret Treasure Museum" nearby. ・Hatsushima Hatsushima Island is the closest Outlying Islands from Tokyo, which can be reached in about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Atami Port. It is a small island with a circumference of 4 kilometers, and you can enjoy diving all year round, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical country. 【Specialty products, Souvenirs, and local gourmet foods of Atami City】 One of the most popular Specialty products of Atami City is fresh seafood. In particular, the seafood caught at Atami Port is highly regarded for its freshness and taste. Souvenirs from Atami include traditional Japanese sweets and dried fish made locally, and they are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei. 【Events and festivals】 Various events and festivals are held throughout the year in Atami City. At the Ajiro Onsen Hinomono Festival, held every autumn and winter at Ajiro Hot Spring in the Minami Atami Area, you can enjoy fresh dried fish with fat and local gourmet food from local products. In addition, the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival that began in 1952 and is held more than 10 times throughout the year, not only in summer but also throughout the year. 【Hot springs and lodging facilities in Atami City】 The main attraction of Atami City is the abundance of hot springs. At many inns, hotels, and minshuku, you can enjoy the blessings of hot springs to your heart's content. There are also facilities where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs, so why not heal the fatigue of your trip? As you can see, Atami City is a very attractive tourist destination with many popular tourist spots. A trip to Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture will surely be a wonderful experience that will heal your heart. We will continue to send out recommended information that will be the best memory of your trip to Atami, so thank you.
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