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Kiunkaku

Atami was famous as "Gokyuyuyu," a hot spring where the Tokugawa shoguns had their hot springs carried to Edo Castle, and later developed into a vacation spot in the Meiji era. In 1947, Kiunkaku was reborn as a ryokan (Japanese inn), and as a representative inn of Atami, it was loved by many literary giants such as Osamu Dazai and Naoya Shiga, who were active from the Meiji to Showa eras. The inn was loved by many great writers such as Osamu Dazai and Naoya Shiga who were active from the Meiji to Showa periods.

Japanese-style building "Kirin Taiho

The inn consists of a Japanese-style main building, a detached house, a Western-style building with a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and European architectural styles and decorations, and a vast garden, and is now open to the public as a cultural asset of Atami City. The museum also has an exhibition room with materials on the great writers associated with the museum and a coffee shop, and is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time on a rainy day.

Kiunkaku

• 4-2 Showa-machi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 20 min. walk from JR Atami Station
• From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Ainohara or the Kiunkaku Circulation Bus for about 10 minutes.
• 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
• Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday), December 26-30
• Adults 610 yen, junior high and high school students 300 yen, elementary school students and younger free
• 0557-86-3101
• Free of charge

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MOA Museum of Art

The museum exhibits numerous valuable works of art, including national treasures and important cultural properties, and was renovated and reopened in 2017 (Heisei 29). The lobby area, exhibition space, store, and café were designed by the New Materials Laboratory, led by Hiroshi Sugimoto, a contemporary artist active on the world stage, and architect Michiyuki Sakakida. The café also hosts seasonal events and workshops for parents and children.

National Treasure "Tea jar with wisteria and flower design in overglaze enamels" by Ninsei Nonomura

The renovation has resulted in a new room with the National Treasure "Tea Jar with Iroe Wisteria Flower Design". The walls of the room are covered with black plaster called "Edo black," the culmination of craftsmen's techniques, to accentuate the magnificence of the work. The museum boasts a collection of approximately 3,500 pieces of oriental art, mainly paintings, calligraphy, and crafts, including three national treasures. In particular, Korin Ogata's "Red and White Plum Blossoms," which is usually on view for a limited time in February, attracts many fans who visit every year. There are also 66 important cultural properties and a golden tea house associated with Hideyoshi Toyotomi.

The inn is also home to a café and restaurant. In addition to the value of the museum, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of dining options, including a sweets store produced by patissier Toshihiko Armorizuka, a Japanese restaurant using locally produced and naturally farmed ingredients, and a café serving organic coffee made from original roasted coffee.

MOA Museum of Art

• 26-2 Momoyama-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for "MOA Museum of Art" (approx. 7 minutes), and get off at "MOA Museum of Art" bus stop.
• 9:30-16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
• Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday), exhibition change days, year-end and New Year holidays
• Adults 1,760 yen, High school and university students 1,100 yen, Free for junior high school students and younger
• 0557-84-2511
• Free of charge

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Wada Tobacco Shop

This tobacco store was established in 1953. The exterior of the store looks like a traditional cigarette store, but once you step inside, you will find an amusement space lined with game machines and candy that were a hit 30 to 40 years ago. A jukebox inside the store allows customers to listen to the music of the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Ventures, and other stars of the era.

Retro games that bring back childhood memories

The owner, Mr. Wada, was originally in the business of repairing game consoles and renting them to Japanese inns and tourist properties, so his store has a wide selection of them. The game machines can be actually operated and played, including roulette-type medal games and rock-paper-scissors games, all of which cost 10 to 100 yen, the same price as back then, and are very popular with today's children. It is a tourist spot that has attracted attention from various media because adults can also play together, returning to their childhood memories. It is also recommended to enjoy a conversation with the owner, Mr. Wada.

Wada Tobacco Shop

• 4-27 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 19 minutes walk from JR Atami Station
  Approx. 14 min. walk from JR Kurumiya Sta.
• Open 10:00-17:00
• No holidays
• 0557-83-6000
• None

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Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum

Koshiro Toda, a pioneering picture book author, designed the building, garden, and everything else in this museum to express the world of his picture books. The museum exhibits original pictures, educational picture books, and creative picture books that Mr. Toda has created, including picture books based on famous works such as Osamu Dazai's "Running Meros" as well as other original picture books he has drawn.

The museum is located on a hill overlooking the sea, and the theme of the museum is "Symbiosis with Nature," which makes every part of the museum a pleasant place to be. There is also a café with a great view, where you can relax and enjoy a cup of their signature coffee.
The museum store sells original goods that can only be purchased here. From families with children to couples on a date, there are many ways to spend your time here.

Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum

• 1055-30 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 20 minutes by car from JR Atami Station
• From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Shizen-go (Shizen-go), about 40 minutes, and get off at the Koshiro Toda Picture Book Museum.
  *There are three buses a day that arrive in time for the museum.
• 10:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (open if the day falls on a national holiday)
• Adults 800 yen, elementary school students and younger 400 yen, children under 3 free
• 0557-67-1107
• Free of charge

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Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum

Atami Castle is a landmark of Atami. Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Hall" is located within the grounds of Atami Castle. This is a popular spot where visitors can enjoy mysterious trick art that makes flat pictures appear three-dimensional. About 50 pieces of trick art of sea creatures, dinosaurs, and ferocious beasts are on display. Visitors can not only look at the exhibits, but also enter the works of art and take interesting pictures that make their bodies appear larger or smaller through optical illusions. Seeing, touching, and taking pictures is sure to be a lot of fun with your friends.

Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum

• 1993 Sogayama, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
• 13 minutes by Yu-Yu Bus from Atami Station to Atami Castle-mae Bus Stop.
• 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
• No holidays
• Adults 1,200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 650 yen, 3-6 years old 500 yen
• 0557-82-7761
• Charged

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Atami Geigi Kemban Kaburejo (Atami Geigi Kemban Kaburejo)

Atami has been entertaining dignitaries and cultural figures since the Meiji era (1868-1912), and the geiko culture has been handed down to this day. Normally, geigi are not allowed to be seen as they are practicing, but on weekends only, the "Yumemachi Dori Hana no Mai" is open to the public, including tourists. Visitors can watch the dances that were once enjoyed by distinguished guests.

The dancers, Tateho, and the shamisen players, who are from the local area, perform so well together that one forgets about the time spent watching the performance. One way to enjoy the performance is to pay attention to the seasonal kimonos that add color to the dances. After the performance, you can take a commemorative photo with the geiko, which will be a memory of your chic fun in Atami. One performance per day on weekends only, so advance reservations are recommended.

Atami Geigi Kemban Kaburenjo

• 17-13 Chuo-machi, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
• Approx. 20 min. walk from JR Atami Station
• Open only on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 - *Some performances may be closed temporarily
• 1,800 yen (with bottled tea)
• 0557-81-3575
• None