There are many sightseeing spots in Atami.We give you some of our recommendations
as below.
■Geigi Kenban (Dance theater of geisha ladies) Geisha dance
performance is held only on Sat. and Sun
from 11 AM. (1500
yen/person)
■Kinomiya Shrine and its gigantic 2 thousands year old camphor
tree (guardian of longevity)
■Atami Castle
The Atami castle sits on top of a hill
by the sea, you can take amazing photos of the city.
Before choosing to go, we must say that the
castle is not a historic one. It was built in 1957 merely to attract tourists.
■Kiunkaku (former Ryokan or prestgious Japanese inn and private
villa of magnate in early 20th century) You
can see a Japanese architectual style combined with Western and Eastern
influences.
You can actually walk around the
beautiful Japanese landscape garden surrounded by the complex.
Kiunkaku is preserved as a cultural
property.
There is a cafe where you can relax with
tea and sweets overlooking the garden.
■Jukkoku Pass
A
30 minute bus ride from Atami Station takes you to Jukkoku Pass.
You can see a great view of Mt. Fuji and a 360
degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from there.
■MOA Museum of Art
The location is impressive. It sits on
the hilly slopes and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
It holds one of the finest collections of
modern arts in Japan as well as Eastern Asia.
It is not only valuable cultural
properties, but also Japanese garden, tea houses, and noh theater that make you
feel impressed.
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