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Kinomiya Shrine

Popular power spots in Atami

This shrine, which has long enshrined the local deity of the Atami region, is also known as one of Japan's leading power spots. The sacred camphor tree, designated as a national natural monument, is over 2,000 years old and has a trunk circumference of about 24 meters. Recognized in 1992 as the second-largest tree in Japan, it is said that walking around the trunk once extends your life by one year, and if you walk around it while keeping a wish in your heart, that wish will come true. It attracts many visitors seeking health, longevity, and the fulfillment of their wishes.

Usually, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the 'the Kodama Forest Project' light-up event takes place, using about 160 lights to represent the tree spirits (kodama) dwelling in the 'Great Camphor' and the trees and plants of the forest, spreading a fantastical scene across the shrine grounds at night.

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There is a cafe on the premises where you can enjoy sweets made with "mugi-kogashi" (parched barley flour), which is said to have been favored by the gods, allowing you to spend a relaxing time at this Atami power spot.

Kinomiya Shrine

• 43-1 Nishiyama-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 18-minute walk from JR Atami Station
  Approx. 5-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station
• Approx. 13 minutes by Izuhakone Bus bound for Jikkoku-toge or the Nishiyama Loop from JR Atami Station, get off at "Kinomiya-jinja-mae" and it is right there
• 9:00–17:00 (Prayer reception until 16:30)
• 0557-82-2241

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Yuzen Shrine

A historic shrine that continues to protect Atami Onsen

A shrine where the 'Oyu' (Great Hot Spring), considered the source of Atami Onsen, bubbles up in front of the shrine. It is said to have been founded in 749 AD (the 21st year of the Tenpyo era) after a divine revelation that 'there is a hot spring with the effect of curing illnesses' led to the building of a shrine to worship the deity. Since then, as a shrine protecting Atami Onsen, it has been revered not only by commoners but also by the nobility and the shogunate. In connection with Tokugawa Ieyasu, who loved the benefits of Atami Onsen and had the spring water presented to Edo Castle starting from the time of the fourth shogun, Ietsuna, festivals such as the 'Yukumi Dochu' (Hot Spring Water Carrying Procession) and 'Kento-sai' (Hot Spring Offering Festival) are held.

The names of the inns that made offerings are engraved on the shrine, allowing you to feel the history of the hot spring resort that numerous inns have helped to build.

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Its quiet atmosphere evokes a sense of history. The Oyu Geyser is about a 1-minute walk away, so it is recommended to visit both.

Yuzen Shrine

• 4-12 Kamijuku-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Atami Station
  Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station
• Take the bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station for 3 minutes, get off at "Honmachi Shotengai," and walk for about 4 minutes.
• 0557-81-9817

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Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

A popular pudding specialty cafe with a constant line of customers

A pudding specialty cafe located about a 14-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station. It is the second branch of "Atami Onsen Atami Pudding," located right near Atami Station, and offers eat-in options. The signature menu item is the "Atami Pudding with Special Caramel Syrup," which uses plenty of "Tanna Milk" produced in Shizuoka Prefecture. It features an exquisite flavor created by a unique blend of two types of caramel: sweet and slightly bitter.
There is also a lineup of menu items only available at the cafe, such as "Plate Pudding," "Pudding Parfait," and "Atami Rendezvous," a salty cider containing colorful jelly inspired by Atami's fireworks and hot springs.

A playful space where you can even get a bathhouse vibe

The theme of "Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd" is "enjoying a bath together." When you order, your items are served inside a bath bucket. The eat-in space features tiled bathtubs, creating a nostalgic Showa-retro atmosphere. You can sit on the edge of the bathtub and use the bath bucket as a table, allowing you to enjoy your sweets as if you were in a bath. It gets very crowded on holidays, so it is recommended to visit early.

Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

• 10-22 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• About a 12-minute walk from JR Atami Station
  About a 14-minute walk from JR Kinomiya Station
• 10:00–18:00
• Open every day
• 0557-85-1112

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Atami Sun Beach

A beach stretching out right in front of the hot spring town

A beach representing Atami, located about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station. Because there is a breakwater offshore, the waves are calm, making it a pleasant beach for strolling along the shoreline outside of the summer swimming season. There are palm-lined streets and walking paths, offering views of the yacht harbor and Hatsushima Island.

In the early morning, the sunrise from the horizon beautifully illuminates the town, and at night, a daily light-up display designed by world-renowned lighting designer Motoko Ishii creates a magical landscape. The lighting is designed to match the theme of the beach, and you can also enjoy how it harmonizes with the surrounding night view.

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With well-maintained, easy-to-walk paths, it is the perfect place for a stroll. You can also soak up the tropical atmosphere with the sandy beach lined with palm trees and the gentle waves.

Atami Sun Beach

• Higashikaigan-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15-minute walk from Atami Station
• Swimming hours during beach season: 9:00–17:00
  Light-up: Every night from sunset to 22:00
• 0557-86-6218
• Paid (Municipal parking)