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Enjoy the early-blooming cherry blossoms in Atami! Introduction of blooming time and famous spots.

In Atami, "Atami cherry blossoms," with their vivid deep pink color, usually bloom from January. In addition, from March, someiyoshino cherry trees are also in full bloom, making it possible to enjoy two cherry blossom viewing seasons in Atami from winter to early spring. Here are some recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Atami.

The Atami cherry tree is said to have been introduced to Atami by Italians in the early Meiji period (1868-1912), along with lemon and date palms. It is characterized by its very early blooming, which is almost the same time as the Kanhizakura (cold-blooming cherry tree) in Okinawa, which blooms in January, making it popular as an early blooming cherry tree and attracting many tourists to Atami.
The beautiful Atami cherry blossoms, with their large, deep pink blossoms, give visitors to Atami a slightly early taste of spring.

The blooming period of the Atami cherry tree is usually from January to early February, and is characterized by a very long blooming period because two types of buds, an early blooming bud and a late blooming bud, form on a single branch. Whereas most cherry trees fall within a week or two, the Atami cherry trees continue to bloom for over a month, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms for a long time.

The "Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during the blooming season of the Atami cherry trees. The festival is held mainly along the Itogawa River promenade that runs through the center of Atami city, and is filled with street performances and musical performances by bands. During the festival, the cherry blossoms are lit up in the evening, so you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night.

▼ Atami Sakura Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival
URL: https: //www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208/
Venue: Itogawa promenade (bordering Ginza-cho and Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Period: January 10 (Sat) - February 8 (Sun), 2026
Light-up: 16:30-23:00
TEL: 0557-85-2222 (Atami Tourist Association)

Atami cherry blossoms can be enjoyed throughout Atami during the season, but here are some of the most beautiful spots.

Itogawa promenade
  • Address Ginza-machi - Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Atami Sta.
  • TEL 0557-85-2222（Atami City Tourist Association)
  • Parking No parking (use nearby toll parking)

Atami Seaside Park, where Marinspa Atami is located, is also famous for Atami cherry blossoms. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms while walking along the seaside park.

Atami Seaside Park
  • Address Wadahama Minami-cho, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
  • Direction 20 min. walk from Atami Station

The Atami cherry blossoms also bloom near the statue of "Kamanariya Heishichi and his wife," where you can see the sea and cherry blossoms at the same time. It is famous as a spot with a great view of the sea and cherry blossoms at the same time.

Statue of Kamanariya Heishichi and his wife
  • Address 2 Nagisagi-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 12 min. walk from Atami Station

Atami cherry trees also bloom along the city road in front of the ume (plum) orchard. If you go there when the ume (plum) blossoms are in bloom, you can enjoy both ume and cherry blossoms in one day.

Atami Plum Garden
  • Address 8-11 Umezonocho, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
  • Direction Approx. 10 min. walk from JR Kurumiya Stn.
  • Bus Direction Approx. 15 min. by bus from JR Atami Stn. bound for Ainohara Danchi, and alight at "Umezono" bus stop.
  • Hours of Operation No time limit for admission
  • Closed None
  • Admission Fee Free of charge (admission fee 300 yen from 8:30 to 16:00 during the ume festival, free of charge for junior high school students and younger)
  • TEL 0557-86-6218（Atami City Parks and Greenery Division)
  • Parking 100 cars (charged) *Available only during events
Cherry blossoms at Atami Castle
Cherry blossoms at Atami Castle

In Atami, visitors can enjoy not only the early-blooming Atami cherry blossoms, but also someiyoshino cherry trees. Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are usually at their best from March, the same as the blooming season in the Kanto region. At Atami Castle, the "Sakura Festival" is held during this period, and the cherry blossoms under the castle are illuminated, creating a fantastic sight.

In addition to Atami Castle, where the "Sakura Festival" is held, Hime-no-Sawa Park is also famous for someiyoshino cherry trees. A hiking course is also available, making it ideal for picnics. Although it is a bit far from the Atami Station area, it is recommended to visit the park after a drive by car.

Atami Castle
  • Address 1993 Sogayama, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
  • Direction From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Tsunashiro-Asahi-machi in the direction of Ito or Ajiro. 11 minutes by bus, get off at Nishikigaura, and walk about 15 minutes.
  • TEL 0557-81-6206
  • Parking Charged
Hime-no-Sawa Park
  • Address 1164-1 Izuyama, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
  • Direction From JR Atami Station, take the Izu Hakone Bus bound for Sekisho Ato/Hakone-en (barrier station ruins/Hakone Garden). 25 minutes from Hime-no-Sawa Koen Bus Stop.
  • TEL 0557-83-5301（Himenosawa Park Property Office)
  • Parking Free of charge

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