Atami Onsen: Appeal of Resort Hot Spring Resort Closest to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Nearest Hot Spring Resort to Tokyo Metropolitan

Atami City in eastern Shizuoka is popular as the "nearest hot spring resort to Tokyo metropolitan area" being just about 35 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. A historically established hot spring resort visited by many literary figures and notable people since the Meiji era, with many ryokan and hotels lined up on high ground overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Atami's Sea and Fireworks

Ocean views from hot spring inns with spectacular views overlooking Atami Bay are exceptional. Fireworks are held in Atami Bay in summer to early autumn (July-September), with "room-view fireworks" viewable from ryokan rooms becoming Atami's summer specialty.

Atami Sightseeing Spots

Atami has well-equipped sightseeing spots including "Kiunkaku," "MOA Museum of Art," and "Atami Castle." In the hot spring town's "Nakamise Street," food stall walking featuring Atami gourmet including hot spring buns, fried seafood, and dried fish is possible.