Atami Sun Beach

A blue sea and white sand, a row of hotels, and a palm-lined promenade create a beach that feels like an upscale overseas resort.
In summer it serves as a bathing beach and, as a place to stroll along the sand or play in the waves, it is popular with families and couples.

At dawn you can see a beautiful scene as the sunrise rises from the horizon, dyeing the beach and town, and at night the beach is lit in a magical display—the first beach illumination in Japan—designed by world-renowned lighting designer Mikako Ishii.

During the summer season many people use the beach as a swimming area, and the hugely popular Sun Beach Water Park is also thriving.

The beach is frequently used as a location for TV and photo shoots, including the drama Hibana.

Address / 〒413-0012 Higashikaigancho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone / 0557-86-6218 (Atami City Parks and Greenery Division)
Access / About a 20-minute walk from JR atami station / About 5 minutes by bus from JR atami station toward Atami Port or Momijigaoka → get off at Sun Beach → about a 3-minute walk
Hours / Swimming permitted during the beach season from 9:00 to 16:00
Illumination every night from sunset to 22:00 (lights off during fireworks displays)
Parking / Adjacent municipal Higashi Parking Lot, 250 spaces (municipal P parking fee: 110 yen per 30 minutes)
*This is a non-smoking beach; please smoke only in designated areas.