Using seasonal ingredients! Famous sweets you can only eat in Atami
The Atami area has many shops offering delicious sweets, both Japanese and Western. Here, we introduce gems that you can only eat in Atami.
1Atami Onsen Atami Pudding
Located in a back alley about a 3-minute walk from JR Atami Station, "Atami Onsen Atami Pudding" is a shop that sells sweets such as pudding and soft-serve ice cream. There is always a line in front of the store.
Their most popular item, "Atami Pudding with Special Caramel Syrup," is an original creation inspired by the gushing hot springs of Atami. Each one is carefully handmade, with subtle temperature adjustments made according to the ambient temperature. It is steamed slowly to achieve a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a simple flavor that makes the most of the ingredients without using any unnecessary additives, it is loved by people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
A key feature is the ability to choose from various sauces, including not only handmade caramel sauce but also seasonal sauces and espresso. They also sell many items unique to Atami, such as pudding topped with sauce made from "daidai" (bitter orange), which has long been popular in Atami, and pudding sprinkled with salt from Izu's Sennenda salt works, making it a must-visit shop when buying Atami souvenirs.
Local
Supporter
Atami Pudding is a very popular sweet in Atami. The "Onsen Manju Pudding" is a limited-edition item featuring a smooth pudding topped with fresh cream and an onsen manju, which is a surprisingly perfect match!
- Atami Onsen Atami Pudding
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3-14 Tahoncho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
About a 3-minute walk from Atami Station
10:00–18:00
None
0557-81-0720
None
2Kaze no Ie
"Kaze no Ie" is located on a hill with a great view, about a 15-minute drive from JR Atami Station. It is a hideaway-style cafe that makes use of a private house.
The entrance, surrounded by greenery, has an atmosphere that looks like a scene from a nostalgic movie. A must-try is their handmade apple pie with its rustic flavor. The piping hot apple pie has a comforting, moderately sweet taste. It pairs perfectly with the vanilla ice cream topping.
The interior is a quiet space where you can relax without hesitation.
We recommend sitting on the terrace seats, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Atami's spectacular scenery. On clear days, you can even see Hatsushima floating in the distance. It is only open from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays.
Local
Supporter
The view is outstanding! The terrace seats on a sunny day are truly pleasant. Chatting with the friendly madam is also fun.
- Kaze no Ie
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- 2-15-37 Nishiatamicho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
- Approx. 15 minutes by car from Atami Station
Approx. 16 minutes by bus bound for Atami Station from Atami Station, then a 16-minute walk from the "Naritasan-mae" stop- Fri-Sun 11:00-17:00 (L.O. 16:00)
- Monday to Thursday, day before a public holiday
- 0557-83-6788
- Free
Temporarily closed since December 1, 2023
3Mase Atami Sakimicho Branch
A long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1872 (Meiji 5). Their Japanese sweets, made with carefully selected ingredients, are popular not only with tourists but also with locals. They are particularly dedicated to their "water." To make delicious sweets, they are so committed that they even own their own water production machine that uses natural underflow water.
There is also an attached tearoom, making it a perfect place for a break. A recommended item on the cafe menu is the "authentic kuzukiri." Made to order, the freshly prepared kuzukiri has a smooth, jelly-like texture that goes down easily.
"Izu no Odoriko," sold year-round, is a popular baked confection made with white bean paste and walnuts. Seasonal sweets and the monthly fresh Japanese confections are also part of the charm of what you might encounter when you visit.
Local
Supporter
I love the "ohagi" sold during the equinox and Obon!
- Mase Atami Sakimicho Branch
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- 4-29 Sakimicho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
- Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station
- 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursdays
- 0557-81-6660
- None
4Restaurant & Sweets Hana no Yosei
If you drive about 15 minutes from Atami Station along the coast toward Ito, you will arrive at "Nishikigaura," a scenic spot in Atami where you can see impressive strange rocks. This restaurant is located near the "New Akao" resort hotel, which stands along that coast. A popular sweet here is the seasonal parfait. Parfaits made with plenty of seasonal fruits, such as mango and peach in the summer and strawberries in the winter, are very filling. It is a dish with an exquisite combination of refreshing fruit acidity and fresh cream.
From the window seats, you can overlook the Sagami Sea and the cliffs of Nishikigaura, offering a spectacular ocean view. It is also recommended to stop by after enjoying the seasonal flowers at the Akao Herb & Rose Garden, which is about 1 km away from the shop.
Local
Supporter
It's a superb view! The time spent enjoying a seasonal fruit parfait while gazing blankly at the sea is blissful.
- Restaurant & Sweets Flower Fairy
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- 1993-65 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
- Take the "Yu-Yu-Bus" from Atami Station for about 12 minutes, and get off at "Nishikigaura Iriguchi," then walk for about 3 minutes.
- Tea time 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00), Lunch time 11:00–15:00 (last entry)
- Wednesdays *Temporary closures may occur
- 0557-82-2200
- Free (6 spaces)
5Dairy Kingdom Oratche
"Dairy Kingdom Oratche," located almost halfway between Atami Station and Kannami Station, is a free-admission tourist facility that also has goats, sheep, and cows. You can easily interact with the animals, making it a perfect spot for families to have fun. The popular sweet here is the "Oratche Soft Serve Ice Cream" sold at the "Tea Room Flower Greenhouse." It uses fresh milk from the "Katano Farm" next to Oratche and has a rich flavor. It is said that quite a few people visit just for this soft serve ice cream.
Local
Supporter
The soft-serve ice cream is exquisite, with a very rich, cheese-like flavor that I think you can only taste here.
At the facility, you can also enjoy hands-on experiences with animals, such as milking cows. We also sell "Kaze no Tani Beer," a craft beer made using natural water from the Fuji-Hakone mountain range, as well as house-baked bread, so it is recommended for a break when you are tired from playing. You can feel the rich nature of Atami, which is not just about the sea.
Local
Supporter
I recommend this to my friends who are moms and dads, and it is my top recommendation for those visiting Atami by car with children!
- Dairy Kingdom Oratche "Tea Room Flower Greenhouse"
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- 349-1 Tanna, Kannami-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
- About 20 minutes by car from JR Atami Station
- Weekdays 10:00–16:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00–17:00
Restaurant Oratche is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30) - None (Restaurant is open Monday–Friday)
Free admission- 055-974-4192
- Free
MAP
- Nearby Hoshino Resorts facilities
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- Misuzu TsunematsuActive Girl
Risonare Atami
Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
A scenic resort where you can have the view of Atami and the fireworks spreading out below all to yourself
Access About 20 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Atami Station
- Accommodation rate example
- Per person per night From 15,455 JPY