Located in the Atami Ekimae Heiwa-dori Shopping Street in front of Atami Station, Washoku-dokoro Kobayashi is easily recognizable by the live fish tank at its entrance where seasonal seafood swims energetically. They serve fresh, locally caught seafood, including abalone, turban shells, spiny lobster, horse mackerel, and sea bream...
..."Atami Station Shopping Street" - Shops quietly operating in the peaceful shopping street at night
The Nakamise Shopping Street in front of the station has a long history, with many shops having been in business for 60 to 70 years, making it famous locally as a street where long-established businesses gather. Recently, new cafes and other establishments have also increased, creating a mix of old and new shops, and the street is very lively during the day. However, which...
...Kiunkaku, one of Atami's three most famous villas, was a beloved inn for some of Japan's most prominent literary figures.
Based on a renowned mansion praised as one of "Atami's three greatest villas," the Kiunkaku inn was beloved by many literary figures. Built in 1919 (Taisho 8) by Shinya Uchida, then known as a shipping magnate and the first owner, as a place for his mother to rest, the villa is the privately-closed "Iwasaki Villa"...
...Founded in 1918, "Atami Honke Tokiwagi" is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Atami, with a history and architecture passed down through three generations.
Just before the entrance to the "Atami Ginza Shopping Street" is "Atami Honke Tokiwagi," a long-established confectionery shop founded in 1918 (Taisho 7) and soon to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Their yokan (sweet bean jelly) has been made using the same method since the shop's founding and is considered their signature product...
..."Sumiyoshiya" handcrafts its beloved "Melting Series" sweets using carefully selected ingredients.
Sumiyoshiya Honten Atami, a cheesecake shop that has been featured on TV and in magazines and sells 220,000 melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes annually, is committed to using local Atami ingredients to create its products and provides safe and delicious handmade sweets every day. Its location is in Atami's famous...
...Showa Retro Cafe "Bonnet": A traditional coffee shop frequented by literary giants, serving hamburgers.
Founded in 1952 (Showa 27), "BONNET" is a long-established traditional coffee shop. Located quietly in the bustling Atami Ginza shopping district, next to the charming "Atami Romance Theater," it was a favorite haunt of literary giants and singers such as Yukio Mishima, Junichiro Tanizaki, and Fubuki Koshiji...
..."Atami Ginza Shopping Street" retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere, creating a nostalgic feeling in the surrounding shopping area.
Atami Ginza Shopping Street, a bustling commercial district that has long been a popular shopping destination for both tourists and locals in Atami, still utilizes buildings constructed immediately after the war as shops. It retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia. This shopping district boasts a long history...
...An interview with the charming general manager of the hot spring inn "Atami Fufu"! The outlook for Atami's resurgence!
Located close to Atami Station, yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city, nestled quietly amidst the Kinomiya forest, is the secluded hot spring inn "Atami Fufu." All 26 rooms are suite-style, each over 60 square meters, and every room features a private open-air bath with free-flowing Atami hot spring water...
...At "Atami Fufu," you can choose between Japanese and Western-style breakfast, which can be enjoyed leisurely in your room.
At the Atami Fufu hot spring inn in Atami, you can choose between a Japanese or Western breakfast, and you can also have it served in the restaurant "Yumeoto" or in your room. Reservations are made in advance between 8 AM and 11 AM. I enjoyed the restaurant last night, so...
..."Atami Fufu" - A morning scene at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) surrounded by a deep forest where the pleasant sound of birdsong resonates.
Nestled quietly amidst the dignified Kinomiya forest of Atami, the renowned hot spring inn "Atami Fufu" offers a peaceful retreat. As night slowly gives way to dawn, the dazzling morning sun peeks over the town of Atami. The birdsong serves as a soothing alarm clock, creating a serene atmosphere unique to this tranquil forest...
..."Atami Fufu" Lounge "Taka" where you can enjoy the long autumn nights: A new young bartender is born!
To commemorate its 7th anniversary, the hot spring inn "Atami Fufu" constructed a new building called "Momonoka," and from December 22nd, 2013 (Sunday), two new guest rooms and the lounge "Taka" were added. The bar "Taka" was relocated from the main building to the new "Momonoka" building...
..."Atami Fufu" Japanese modern restaurant "Yumeoto" Japanese cuisine blessed with the natural beauty of Atami
At "Yumeoto," a Japanese restaurant in Atami Fufu, you can choose between two dinner courses: Japanese cuisine or teppanyaki. There is no dress code at the restaurant, and you can use it in a yukata after check-in. Some rooms also offer...
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