Atami Highlights and Onsen (PM)
Joined 2024
Atami, seaside onsen (hotspring) town only 45 min from Tokyo by bullet train, has a long history as a retreat destination and once known as "Monaco of the Orient".
This tour is to walk from Atami station to seaside of Atami, visiting highlights of Atami to learn the history, culture and interesting facts.
The tour ends at a onsen facility, and our guide can help you with the check-in. (Private onsen may be arranged per request).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ieyasu no Yu, footbath located in front of Atami Station
- Ieyasu no Yu This literally mean "Hot Spring of Ieyasu", named after Tokugawa, Ieyasu, the first shogun of Edo period in 17th century, who loved Atami. If you are interested, please come early and soak your feet in! Our guide welcomes you to Atami, explains brief history of Atami, and starts visiting sightseeing highlights of Atami.
*Heiwa Dori Shopping Arcade
Traditional & retro looking shopping arcade close to Atami Station. During the day, this arcade is very crowed, and you can feel the vibrant ambience. There are many souvenir shops, sweets shops, restaurants, and you can come back later if you find any shops interesting.
*Kosawa no Yu (boiled egg making with steam)**
This is one of ”seven hot springs of Atami” and you can make boiled egg using steam of hot springs, by buying eggs at nearby liquor shop.
In the interest of time, egg-boiling experience can be enjoyed later after the tour is dismissed.
*Oyu Geyser
This is the largest Geyser in Atami, and I would say this is where all history of Atami started. Let me explain during the tour.
Believe it or not, this geyser was once named as the top 3 geysers in the world, along with old faithful geyser in yellow stone national park in the USA and Great Geyser of Iceland.
*Yuzen Shrine
Along with Oyu Geyser, this is another important landmark in the history of Atami Onsen (hot springs), which I can explain during the tour.
*Atami Ginza Street
This is the main shopping street of Atami, where it is fun to stroll around, looking at the blends of "old" classic shops and "new" fashionable shops.
*Atami Water Park
Now, let's go walk along the ocean side. You will enjoy looking at many Yachts and you can then see why Atami was once called "Monaco of the Orient".
*Atami Sun beach
Let's walk along the beach and feel the ocean breeze.
*Omiya & Kanichi Statue
The statue was made based on the scene from the famous novel "The Golden Demon", of that two main characters of Omiya and Kanichi, broke up at Atami Beach.
Onsen Facility
Then, we will finish the tour at the onsen (hot spring) facility. Our guide will help with check-in before the tour is dismissed.
See below for Onsen options, with type of facility, approximate entrance fee per person.
Large-scale modern public bath facility: JPY 3,500 per person (numerous types of bath and sauna, as well as restaurant available)
Mid-scale modern public bath facility: JPY 2,000 per person
Private bath (only for 40 min) : JPY 3,500 per group (up to 3 people, not available in August, subject to availability)
*Please note that tattoos are not allowed in the public bath facility.
Ending Point
Onsen Facility (TBD)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Booking for Onsen (for private bath)
Onsen entrance fee (public or private) payable to Onsen Facility on the tour day. Please see the itinerary section for possible options.
Tour Important Information
*Please wear comfortable shoes, and be ready to walk about 3 km, including uphill/downhill.
*During summer (July to Sep), the guide may recommend taking a taxi for part(s) of the tour for the safety and wellness of the guests. In such a case, transportation cost needs to be paid by the guests.
*Entrance fee for Onsen facility needs to be paid by the guests. Please see the itinerary section for possible Onsen options, particularly, if a private bath is preferred.
*Please make a request at the time of booking if you have a particular interests in any places, activities or experience, so that we can make an effort to accomodate your request.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Yuri U.
Your trip to Japan starts when you start planning for it! I am Yuri, based in ATAMI, a seaside onsen (hot-spring) town, full of history and beautiful sceneries, only 45 min. from Tokyo area! I would love to introduce ATAMI to YOU, especially if you are tired of visiting the beaten-the-path places in Japan. Include ATAMI and/or IZU area for your next trip to enjoy the beautiful nature, interesting culture, local food and people! I am here to help!
I am originally from Tokyo, and happy to travel to Tokyo or nearby town to get you started with info only locals would know!
I hope to meet you soon!
$159/ per group
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