Kiunkaku
Kiunkaku began as a villa built in 1919 (Taisho 8) and was praised as one of Atami’s "three great villas."
Reborn as a ryokan in 1947 (Showa 22), it welcomed many guests as one of Atami’s representative inns and was beloved by Japan’s leading writers, including Yamamoto Yuzo, Shiga Naoya, Tanizaki Junichiro, Dazai Osamu, Funahashi Seiichi, and Takeda Taijun.
It is now open to the public as a cultural property of Atami City.
A lush garden that feels far removed from the town center. The main building (Japanese wing) and detached annex retain the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture. A Western-style building blends decorative elements and styles from Japan, China, and Europe, creating a unique atmosphere. These elegant facilities will be preserved as historical and cultural heritage for future generations.
Please visit and see it for yourself.
Address / 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0022
Phone / 0557-86-3101
Access /
■From JR atami station: take a bus bound for Ainohara Danchi, Umezono, Nishiyama, or Hakone (or the Shimizu-machi loop) for about 10 minutes and get off at Kiunkaku-mae.
■From JR atami station: take a bus for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes and get off at Tenjin-cho, then walk about 2 minutes.
■By Yu-Yu Bus: get off at Kiunkaku West Entrance and walk about 2 minutes.
Hours / 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Closed / Every Wednesday (open on public holidays), year-end (Dec 26–30)
Admission / Adults 610 yen (460 yen for groups); middle and high school students 360 yen (240 yen for groups); elementary school age and younger free.
Parking / 37 standard car spaces (free). Medium buses up to 9 m are permitted; large buses are not allowed.
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