One night in Atami: add the shrine or the coast?
Stay one night near Atami Station and combine Kiunkaku’s buildings and garden with a coastal walk or Kinomiya Shrine. Sun Beach offers seaside views on foot; Kinomiya Shrine offers the grounds and large camphor tree. Both itineraries involve hills from the station. Allow rest time, and skip the final sightseeing visit if departing the next morning.
Choose an itinerary for 2 days, 1 night
Kiunkaku and Atami’s coast
Stay one night in Atami to explore a former villa’s buildings and garden and take a seaside walk. Visit Kiunkaku on day one, then walk along Sun Beach on the final day.
Kiunkaku and Atami’s coast →2 days, 1 night BKinomiya Shrine and Kiunkaku
Stay one night in Atami to visit a shrine with a large camphor tree and a former villa. Explore Kinomiya Shrine on day one and Kiunkaku on day two, with hilly walks. The final day assumes sightseeing and lunch before an afternoon departure.
Kinomiya Shrine and Kiunkaku →Kiunkaku and Atami’s coast
Stay one night in Atami to explore a former villa’s buildings and garden and take a seaside walk. Visit Kiunkaku on day one, then walk along Sun Beach on the final day.
Day 1 · Atami Station → Kiunkaku → Atami hotel
- Atami Station → Kiunkaku
Have lunch near the station, then walk about 20 minutes to Kiunkaku. Explore the former residence’s Japanese and Western architecture and garden today. Allow time for hills and rest stops.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walkJapan Tourism Association — walking access to Kiunkaku
- Kiunkaku → Buildings and garden
It is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday closures have a public-holiday exception; it is also closed December 26–30. Confirm that it opens on your travel date before exploring the buildings and garden.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kiunkaku holiday closure exceptions
- Kiunkaku → Toward Atami Station
After your visit, retrace the roughly 20-minute walk toward the station. Rest nearby before continuing to your hotel. Choose dinner based on whether your stay includes a meal.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walk
Day 2 · Atami Station → Sun Beach coast → Atami Station
- Atami Station → Sun Beach coast
After breakfast, walk about 20 minutes from the station to Sun Beach. Explore the sand and seaside walking area, enjoying coastal views on a separate day from the architecture and art visits.
- Sun Beach coast → Atami Station
Shorten the visit in heavy rain or strong wind. The return toward the station is uphill: add rest stops and time to reach your platform to the roughly 20-minute walk. Choose lunch on the way back or near the station. This is a coastal walk; summer swimming and waterpark admission are separate.
Included: Regular individual Kiunkaku admission: ¥610.
Extra costs and conditions: Lodging, meals, bag storage, arrival from or departure beyond the prefecture, extra travel between the station and your hotel, separate activities, cafés, shopping, and other museum or attraction fees not included in the chosen ticket. Sun Beach waterpark admission, rentals, and parking are excluded from this walking itinerary.
Partial total for one adult using regular individual tickets, checked October 8, 2026. It uses regular tickets for the listed attractions and travel sections, rather than the cheapest discount combination. Recalculate if your date’s exhibition, ticket type, or fare changes. Fare-search conditions do not represent your actual itinerary or a secured seat.
Kinomiya Shrine and Kiunkaku
Stay one night in Atami to visit a shrine with a large camphor tree and a former villa. Explore Kinomiya Shrine on day one and Kiunkaku on day two, with hilly walks. The final day assumes sightseeing and lunch before an afternoon departure.
Day 1 · Atami Station → Kinomiya Shrine → hotel near Atami Station
- Atami Station → Kinomiya Shrine
Walk from Atami Station to Kinomiya Shrine. Its official guide lists about 1.6 km, or 18 minutes on foot. Explore the grounds and large camphor tree and take a rest during the 9 a.m.–5 p.m. worship hours. Requests for a separate prayer service are accepted until 4:30 p.m. Follow on-site directions for worship routes during construction.
Shrine official access and worship hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kinomiya Shrine
- Kinomiya Shrine → Toward Atami Station
After worship, retrace your route toward the station and have lunch. The roughly 18 minutes refers to access from the station to the shrine; allow additional time for the grounds, rest stops on hills, and reaching your hotel. If taking a bus instead, check stops, services, and fares in both directions separately.
Shrine official access and worship hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kinomiya Shrine
Day 2 · Atami Station → Kiunkaku → Atami Station
- Atami Station → Kiunkaku
After breakfast, walk about 20 minutes from Atami Station to Kiunkaku. Explore the former residence’s Japanese and Western architecture and garden today. Allow time for hills and rest stops.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walkJapan Tourism Association — walking access to Kiunkaku
- Kiunkaku → Buildings and garden
It is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday closures have a public-holiday exception; it is also closed December 26–30. Confirm that it opens on your travel date before exploring the buildings and garden.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursAtami Tourism Association — Kiunkaku holiday closure exceptions
- Kiunkaku → Toward Atami Station
After your visit, retrace the roughly 20-minute walk toward the station. Have lunch nearby, then head to the platform for your departure train. Leave time for rest stops on hills and boarding.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walk
Included: Regular individual Kiunkaku admission: ¥610.
Extra costs and conditions: Lodging, meals, bag storage, arrival from or departure beyond the prefecture, extra travel between the station and your hotel, separate activities, cafés, shopping, and other museum or attraction fees not included in the chosen ticket. Kinomiya’s general worship fee is not included; confirm it with the shrine before visiting.
Partial total for one adult using regular individual tickets, checked October 8, 2026. It uses regular tickets for the listed attractions and travel sections, rather than the cheapest discount combination. Recalculate if your date’s exhibition, ticket type, or fare changes. Fare-search conditions do not represent your actual itinerary or a secured seat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sightsee on day two if my return train leaves in the morning?
Kiunkaku opens at 9 a.m. and is about a 20-minute walk from Atami Station. Sun Beach is also about a 20-minute walk away, with an uphill return. If you leave early in the morning, skip day-two sightseeing. Both current options assume sightseeing and lunch before an afternoon departure.
Kiunkaku — admission and opening hoursKiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walkSun Beach — seasonal use and station access
Official sources and checked dates
- Kiunkaku — admission and opening hours ·
- Shrine official access and worship hours ·
- Atami Tourism Association — Kinomiya Shrine ·
- Sun Beach — seasonal use and station access ·
- Kiunkaku official tourism guide — about a 20-minute station walk ·
- Japan Tourism Association — walking access to Kiunkaku ·
- Atami Tourism Association — Kiunkaku holiday closure exceptions ·