Atami Castle

The castle was built for sightseeing purposes at the top of Nishikigaura, a beautiful scenic spot. From the castle tower, visitors can enjoy a wonderful 360-degree view of the sea, mountains, and islands.

Atami Castle is a sightseeing facility in Nishikigaura, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is one of the most spectacular spots in Atami City, offering a panoramic view of the city center and Minami Atami.

Inside the castle, there are many exhibits to enjoy on each floor, including the Samurai Culture Museum, which displays armor, armors, swords, and other items, and the Japan Castle Museum, which exhibits a variety of items related to Japanese castles.

Around Atami Castle, more than 200 cherry trees beautifully bloom from March to April, creating a gorgeous scene as a “cherry blossom viewing spot. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in full bloom at the time of their visit.

In particular, the 360-degree view from the observation tower is said to be the best in Atami, and captivates the hearts of visitors.

This castle fortress did not actually exist historically, but was built in 1959 at a height of 100 meters above sea level in imitation of a Japanese castle fortress.

The castle tower, with its five-story exterior and nine-story interior, is crowned with a golden ornament by Shoun Asano and commands a panoramic view of the city of Atami, Hatsushima, Oshima Island, and the Sagaminada Sea.

On clear days, the Tokyo Sky Tree and Yokohama Landmark Tower can be seen through the telescope on the sixth-floor panoramic observatory, which is 160 meters above sea level.

In summer, the annual Atami Fireworks Festival is held, and special operations are held to allow visitors to enjoy the fireworks from the keep as if they were lords.

Tenshukaku Observation Deck

Located 43 meters above the ground and 160 meters above sea level, the 360-degree panoramic view is the most spectacular in Atami.

You can see not only the city of Atami, but also Yugawara, the Niitsuru Peninsula, Hatsushima and Oshima, and the Izu Peninsula in the direction of Ajiro and Ito on a clear day.

Jet Footbath

From the first floor balcony of Atami Castle, 120 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Hatsushima Island and the Izu Peninsula.

This is the ultimate relaxation spot in Atami, where you can enjoy the best view while soaking in the footbath. On a clear day, you can even see Izu Oshima.

Amusement Facilities

Table tennis, wawa-throwing, video games, and other amusements can all be enjoyed free of charge.

Edo Riddle and Play Paintings

Visitors can enjoy Hanji-e (picture puzzle drawings), which were popular among the common people in the Edo period (1603-1868). Nazo-nazo as a play on words is fun. It will be interesting to compete with the wisdom of Edo commoners.

Edo Experience Corner

Visitors can dress up in Edo period costumes and enjoy an experience that is like stepping back in time! You can also choose your favorite costume and take a commemorative photo at this hands-on corner where you can learn about history while having fun.

Japan Castle Museum

Materials related to castles throughout Japan are on display. The models of castles such as Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, Himeji Castle, and Matsumoto Castle, all made with matches, are also highlights of the museum! You will be amazed at the elaborately made castles.

Samurai Culture Museum

Armor and Japanese swords worn by warriors in battle were gorgeous attire on the battlefield. A number of these items are on display here. Among them, you can see “oddly decorated helmets” with unusual ornaments.

Ukiyo-e Museum

This museum exhibits unique and imaginative Ukiyo-e works. In particular, the caricatures in the exhibition are full of Kuniyoshi’s humor, and his anthropomorphic paintings of the human body are very rare.

Interior Facilities

6th floor: Panoramic observation tower
5th floor: Edo Experience Corner
4th floor: Edo Mystery Paintings and Play Paintings
3rd floor: Ukiyo-e and Shunga Exhibition
2nd floor: Japan Castle Museum, “Famous Castles: Reproductions of Hometown Castles” exhibition by artist Kazuo Hagiwara, Matchstick Castle Models / Works of Art Made by Master Builders
1st floor: Samurai Culture Museum/ Armor, Japanese swords, firearms, “Ippudo” rice doll store, store corner, free massage chairs, jet footbath
B1F: Free amusement facilities (table tennis, bouldering, large ball pool, free game machine corner)