Perfect for Tokyo travelers who want to relax without going too far ～ Atami

Last summer, I took a trip to "Atami" and felt very hopeful about this place overall!

Atami is only about 40 minutes from Tokyo and about 20 minutes from Odawara. It’s a hot spring seaside town. The shopping street right outside the station is full of charm, nostalgic and cute. The whole town is perfect for a one-day free trip or a two-day, one-night stay.

■ Must-visit in Atami
・Atami Shopping Street: hot spring buns, dried fish, foot baths
・Kinomiya Shrine: forest-style shrine + 2000-year-old tree
・MOA Museum of Art: enjoy exhibitions and sea views from the hillside
・Atami Castle: although a fake castle, the scenery is top-notch
・Kiunkaku: old-style Japanese architecture with a literary vibe

■ Recommended Food
・Hot spring buns, alfonsino set meal, Atami pudding, old house cafes

■ Staying overnight is also great
If you want to soak in hot springs and enjoy sea views, Atami has many ryokan options, from budget to luxury hot spring hotels.

■ Special Festivals and Events
・Multiple sea fireworks festivals throughout the year with an amazing atmosphere. Mid-July Kinomiya Shrine Grand Festival, plum garden season from January to March.

Atami is perfect for Tokyo travelers who want to relax without going too far. The town has a slow pace and concentrated attractions, so you can explore it all in one day.