Central waterfrontAtami Sun BeachSand and open water spread below the town buildings. Even outside swimming season, walk beside the beach and look across the sea. The setting contrasts with hillside architecture and shrines, showing how closely Atami's urban streets meet the coast.Location and accessDescend from the station side or use waterfront bus stopsTime to allow30–45 minutesA beach walk differs from swimming; bring a change of clothes for children's sand play.Open mapVisitor information
Waterfront and harbour sideShinsui ParkFollow the waterfront for views combining harbour and town. Unlike Sun Beach's sand, the promenade and port are the focus. Look back at buildings rising over the slopes, then towards the open water in front.Location and accessWalk along the waterfront from Sun BeachTime to allow30–45 minutesContinue towards Kiunkaku rather than climbing back to the station between waterfront stops.Open mapVisitor information
Showacho, lower townKiunkakuExplore Japanese rooms and Western-style interiors mixing decorative influences around a garden. Notice changes in windows, ceilings and floors from room to room rather than simply walking through. Its history as an inn frequented by writers adds a human story to the architecture and the wider hot-spring town.Kiunkaku’s buildings and gardenLocation and accessBus from Atami Station to Kiunkaku-mae, or Tenjincho then a two-minute walkTime to allow60–90 minutesOpening hours09:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Closed Wed and 26–30 DecPriceAdult ¥610The sightseeing loop bus is listed as suspended; use the scheduled local-bus directions instead.Open mapVisitor information
Momoyamacho, uphill from the stationMOA Museum of ArtSee Japanese and Asian art within a hillside museum whose spaces also shape the visit. Views change between interiors and the outdoor setting. The current exhibition, rather than a list of every collection work, defines the art available on a particular day.Location and accessMOA-bound bus from Atami Station stand 8, about seven minutesTime to allow2–3 hoursOpening hours09:30–16:30; last entry 16:00. Closed Thu except holidays and during exhibition changesPriceAdult ¥2,000The exhibition can anchor a rainy visit even when outdoor views are limited.Open mapVisitor information
Nishiyamacho, Kinomiya sideKinomiya ShrineLook closely at the large camphor tree's trunk and spreading branches. The enclosed green setting contrasts with the open waterfront. Walk around the tree and shrine grounds for a view of the Kinomiya side of town.Kinomiya ShrineLocation and accessWalk from the Kinomiya Station side or use the shrine's bus directionsTime to allow45–60 minutesPlace the shrine and a museum or house visit on different days rather than crowding all three into one afternoon.Open mapVisitor information
Baiencho, uphill from KinomiyaAtami Plum GardenChoose this garden for a plant-focused walk. A plum-blossom visit and an autumn-colour visit belong to different seasons and give different reasons to pause. Treat it as a separate hillside outing from the coast or museum, using current bloom information to choose the date rather than relying on one promotional photograph.Location and accessPlan a bus or walking approach from the Kinomiya sideTime to allow60–90 minutesDistinguish a dated flower event from a general garden walk; choose the plant before the date.Open mapVisitor information
A grilled dried-fish set mealTry a grilled dried-fish lunch as an alternative to a seafood bowl. Collect chilled dried-fish gifts near departure to avoid carrying them during sightseeing.Dried kinmedai.Visitor information
Onsen manjuHeiwadori and Nakamisedori near the station are starting points for sweet shopping. Separate one piece to eat now from gift boxes to take home.Yunohana manju, an onsen-town sweet.Open mapVisitor information
Daidai citrus sweets and productsLook for Atami's citrus flavour in sweets and processed gifts as well as fresh fruit, choosing according to whether you want a sweet or an ingredient for home.Visitor information
