The easiest way around Atami is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Be sure to check-out the ropeway that leads you to Atami Castle.

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Atami by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. There are two options available, the Shinkansen (bullet train) and the regular train. Detailed instructions are as follows:

• Bullet Train: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Atami Station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

• Regular Train: Take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Tokyo Station to Atami Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Valid rail passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours

• by public transport: approximately 2 hours

• by bullet-train: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Atami for about one day. 
 

Scenic rides:

• Atami pleasure boat San Remo

  • Click here to find the most up-to-date timetable

  • Scenic boat tours usually close down during the autumn and winter months.

• Atami ropeway

  • Click here to find the most up-to-date timetable

Beaches
The swimming season on mainland Japan is usually between July and August. 

There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Atami Sea Fireworks Festival (Spring)

  • Date: March 31st and June 29th

  • Time: 20:20 - 20:45
     

• Atami Jacaranda Festival

  • Date: June 8th until 23th

• Atami Kogashi Festival Float Competition

  • Date: July 15th and 16th

  • Time: 18:30 - 21:30
     

• Atami Sea Fireworks Festival (Summer)

  • Date: July 26th, July 30, August 5th, August 8th, August 18th, August 23rd and August 30th

  • Time: 20:20 - 20:50
     

• Izusan Onsen Summer Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 3rd

  • Time: 20:20 - 20:50
     

• Izu-Taga Onsen Maritime Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 12th

  • Time: 17:00 - ???

  • Fireworks between 20:20 - 20:40
     

• Izusan Onsen Sazae Festival & Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 25th until 27th

  • Time: 18:00 - 21:00  (Fireworks: 20:45 - 21:00)

• Atami Aloha Festival

  • Date: September 7th and 8th

  • Time: 13:00 - 20:00
     

• Atami Sea Fireworks Festival (Winter)

  • Date: December 8th and 15th

  • Time: 20:20 - 20:45

Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours

• by public transport: approximately 2 hours

• by bullet-train: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

We recommend the following options for staying connected in Japan:

• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi