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Atami Tour Customized for You!
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Joined 2018
Atami is a small onsen resort only 48 min. from Tokyo on Shinkansen trains. It is one of the oldest spa resorts in Japan and historically it has been an attractive retreat for celebrities. But it has rustic charms to offer, too. If you are tired of traveling in big cities, why don’t you visit Atami and spend a day or two and find spots off the unbeaten path.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Atami Station or place of your choice in and out of Atami (flexible)
Meet your guide at Atami Station or your hotel
View of Mt. Fuji from Jukkoku Pass
Kinomiya Shrine and its gigantic camphor tree (guardian of longevity)
Lunch in central Atami
Kiunkaku (a beautiful historic villa of a shipping tycoon)
or Geigi Kemban (dance theater of geisha): Dance performance is held here on Sat. and Sun. from 11 am. On weekdays, they have dance and music lessons, which we are allowed to observe (subject to availability).
MOA Museum houses a beautiful collection of oriental and Japanese art. It also offers a magnificent view from the windows, beautiful Japanese gardens, a reproduction of Ogata Korin’s house (a master painter during Edo period), restaurants and tea rooms. (Closed on Thu.)
End of Tour at a location of your choice
Ending Point
Place of your choice in and out of Atami (flexible)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up in Atami city
Half-day tour (within 4 hours, up to 8 people) is available for 35000 yen.
Transportation fare
FYI: chartered taxi fare for 4 hours (¥ 30400 for an ordinary taxi for 4 to 5 passengers; ¥ 42800 for a van taxi for 9. The capacity of taxis excludes the driver.) Depending on our itinerary we may catch cruising taxis on the streets or use public transportation.
Admission fees: Kiunkaku ¥610; MOA Museum ¥1600; Geisha show ¥2500; Atami Castle ¥1000; Kyu-Hyuga-Bettei ¥1000
Lunch (if you wish to have one) for you and the guide
Transportation cost for the guide might be necessary in case you would like a hotel-pick-up in other cities.
Tour Important Information
Kyu-Hyuga-bettei (interior designed by Bruno Taut) and watching dance/music lessons of geisha ladies are subject to availability and requires reservations. Please ask your guide if you are interested.
You may wish to stay at a hotel in Atami several days and visit other places near Atami, such as Hakone (only about 45 min drive), Mt. Fuji, Izu Peninsula and other parts of Shizuoka.
Traffic on beachside roads tends to be congested during the summer. View of Mt. Fuji is weather dependent. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Hotel pick-up from outside Atami city may be subject to extra hours of the guide and her transportation fare depending on the location.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Fumie U.
I am Fumie Ueda, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Atami, Shizuoka, only 50 minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen trains.
Atami is conveniently located at the foot of the Hakone mountains, and the base of the Izu Peninsula. It is also close to Mt. Fuji and the Shimizu Port in Shizuoka. I am excited to show you around beautiful places that I love.
I grew up in Yokohama, spent 1 year as a high school exchange student in Allentown, PA in the US, went to college and lived/worked in Tokyo for about 10 years before coming to this beautiful onsen resort.
After becoming a guide, I met with guests from various backgrounds, and I feel grateful once again, for my experience to be exposed to different cultures in my youth.
Let’s have a good time together!
Reviews
Saori T.
“Highly recommend Fumie san!”
Fumie-san is incredibly organized when planning an itinerary and is a very knowledgeable local guide. She went above and beyond throughout the tour, and her attentiveness truly exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Fumie-san to anyone looking for a guide in Atami!
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Fumie U.
Dear Saori san, Thank you for the great review. I feel flattered, and it was my great pleasure to be able to guide your guest. Please send my best wishes to him. Fumie
Dylan W.
“Go with Fumie!”
We had an excellent tour and great time with Fumie! The tour was well organized and timed out. We went from place to place without feeling rushed or having to stand around in lines. She went above and beyond for us several times throughout the day. She is clearly highly experienced, knowledgeable, and also she is fun to hang out with!
Fumie U.
Thank you, Dylan, for the nice review. I am especially happy with the last phrase!
Diana P.
“Fumie san is phenomenal! ”
We had the most incredible experience in Shizuoka thanks to our guide, Fumie. From the very beginning, she was proactive and thorough—making phone calls on our behalf, scheduling appointments, and even reaching out to gather information as we came to learn everything we could about tea. She helped us make appts to tour farms that are normally difficult to access. She curated a thoughtful and well-balanced itinerary for us: from sushi and tea blending in central Shizuoka, to exploring Gyokuro culture in Fujieda and meeting a tea master at Gyokuro Terrace, to arranging visits with several other farmers. She even provided us with excellent alternatives when certain farms weren’t available, ensuring that every day was meaningful and productive. What impressed us most was how responsive and easy she was to work with throughout the process. Her excellent English made communication effortless, and her warm, professional manner made the entire journey enjoyable and stress-free. My husband and I truly felt taken care of every step of the way. If you are visiting Shizuoka and want someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to making your time unforgettable, we cannot recommend Fumie highly enough. She made this trip one of the highlights of our time in Japan.
Fumie U.
Thank you, Diana, for the flattering review. Your purpose of the trip was a little different from other guests, so it was difficult for me to plan your itinerary. I am glad that you were happy with my service. I wish you every success in your project and it was my great pleasure to be a part of it.
$385/ per group
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A Day-Trip from Shimizu Port, Customized for You!
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A Pleasant Day at Hakone--Nature, History, Fine Art & more!
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A Stopover from Shinkansen for Mt. Fuji and Green Tea Farm
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A Stopover from Shinkansen for Mt. Fuji and Green Tea Farm
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A Day Excursion to Kamakura
This is a day tour to enjoy the best of Kamakura, a medieval city of samurai warriors, surrounded by hills facing the ocean. During the late 12th to early 14th centuries zen and other popular schools of buddhism flourished there, and therefore, Kamakura has many beautiful temples in a lush green setting. It is possible to arrange your tour to suit your needs and interests, such as zen vegetarian meals or a short hiking.
A Day Excursion to Kamakura
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Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!
I believe the tour will be a great one for tea lovers to learn about more about Japanese tea. Shizuoka is one of the biggest tea producers in Japan having many production areas across the prefecture including Makinohara plateau, the largest tea plantation. We will visit two tea facilities located in this area. You can enjoy the experience of tea ceremony and other hands-on activities. As a Japanese Tea instructor, I hope I can be a help for you to fully enjoy this tea tour!
Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!
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Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai
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Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai