Atami Castle
熱海城
A sightseeing tower on the top of Mount Kinpo, with an observation deck that overlooks Atami Bay, Hatsushima, and Oshima. It is the defining silhouette of Atami.
Atami Castle was completed in 1959. Although it is not an ancient fortress, its exterior imitates a traditional Japanese castle on the summit of Mount Kinpo, and it has become a symbol of Atami's skyline. Inside, exhibits cover Japanese castle architecture and samurai culture. The top-floor observation deck offers a 360-degree view over the Atami hot spring streets, Sagami Bay, and Hatsushima. The basement has an arcade and a foot bath. Admission is about ¥1,000, and it is open roughly 9:00 to 17:00. You can ride the Atami Sky Cable up the hill, or take a bus from Atami Station for about 15 minutes. The surrounding area is full of cherry blossoms in spring.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kiunkaku
- Atami Sun Beach
- Atami Station Shopping Streets
- Kinomiya Shrine
- Atami Baien Plum Garden
- MOA Museum of Art
- Izusan Shrine & Hashiriyu
- Hatsushima Island