景勝地
Atami Castle where you can enjoy Japanese castles and cherry blossoms
Atami Castle is a castle where you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the city of Atami. It is a castle tower-like structure built on a hill in the Showa era (1959) for the purpose of sightseeing, and is a 6-story reinforced concrete castle. On the first floor of Atami Castle, there is a samurai culture museum with exhibits such as Japanese armor and Japanese swords, as well as an ukiyo-e and shunga exhibition floor and events where you can experience the Edo period. Not only Japanese people but also foreign tourists can enjoy Japanese history and culture. The cherry blossom festival is also famous, and more than 200 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in the Atami Castle garden during the season.
Jacaranda Boardwalk
Jacarandas of various sizes are planted on the sidewalk between Higashi-cho and Nagisa-cho along National Route 135 in Atami City, and in the water park.From spring to early summer, the promenade is decorated with jacaranda flowers, attracting visitors along with the refreshing sea breeze.There are shade trees and benches along the promenade, so you can enjoy the scenery slowly.The ATAMI Jacaranda Festival is also held every June.It is a little-known spot where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a luxurious time experiencing the beauty of nature.
"Jyukkoku Touge" where you can see Mt. Fuji
"Jyukkoku Touge" has been a place where people have gathered since the Edo period to view Mt. Fuji. It takes about 5 minutes to climb by cable car, and since there are no high mountains around, you can see 10 countries from the top, hence the name "Jyukkoku Touge". The name of the country comes from the fact that it could overlook ten countries: Izu, Suruga, Totomi, Kai, Shinano, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimousa, and Awa. At the "Tengoku cafe" at the top, you can enjoy sweets while taking in the view. Enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Sagami Bay from Atami, and enjoy the highest Mt. Fuji in Japan.