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Memories of Atami Through Time
In Atami, the city of the sea and hot springs, stories have been passed down through the ages.
From Kinomiya Shrine, a sacred place of worship since ancient times,
to Kiunkaku, a historic villa beloved by literary figures,
and the MOA Museum of Art, where art and nature resonate in harmony—
as you journey through these timeless landmarks of history and culture,
you’ll feel your heart begin to move gently with the flow of time.
－9:00 AM
Arrive at Atami Station
The journey begins at Atami Station, the gateway to the hot spring town.
Feel the gentle steam rising through the shopping streets
as you take a leisurely stroll through the town.
－9:15AM
Atami Ekimae Shopping Street
Local gourmet and souvenir shops line the streets,
and you can feel the energy of the town as you sip your morning coffee.
-10:00AM (approximately 10 minutes by car)
MOA Museum of Art
From the museum overlooking the sea,
a spectacular view of light and silence unfolds before your eyes.
Enjoy a blissful time where art and nature become one.
-11:30AM (approximately 10 minutes by car)
Lunch (Japanese restaurant in the shopping arcade in front of Atami Station, etc.)
Enjoy a moment of savoring local seasonal cuisine at this relaxing restaurant in Atami Station Shopping Center. Enjoy dishes unique to Atami, such as a seafood bowl and simmered golden-eyed snapper.
－12:30PM
Atami Plum Garden + Masahiro Sawada Memorial Museum
The garden, decorated with the changing colors of the seasons, also houses an art museum exhibiting works by Atami-born Buddhist sculptor Sawada Masahiro,
where you can experience a tranquil moment interwoven with art and nature.
– 1:40PM (Approx. 10 minutes by car)
Kiunkaku
A historic mansion exuding the charm of Taisho-era romance. The interior harmoniously blends Japanese and Western aesthetics, creating a serene space once loved by literary greats such as Osamu Dazai and Naoya Shiga. Sunlight streaming through the stained glass sets the scene for an elegant and tranquil experience.
– 3:00PM (Approx. 5 minutes by car)
Kinomiya Shrine
Atami’s oldest shrine, watched over by a sacred camphor tree said to be over 2,000 years old. Visitors are soothed by the sacred tree, which is said to extend your life if you walk around it, and by the fragrant coffee at the shrine’s on-site café.
– 4:00PM
Check-in at Hotel Nagisakan
Relax in a guest room overlooking Atami Bay. Enjoy a quiet, steaming hot-spring experience while soaking in the lingering impressions of a day surrounded by culture and nature.
