Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Atami

Atami is a town in Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 40,687 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 25 buddhist sites, 39 temples, 6 parks and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Atami Yamaguchi Museum (2 km), Izusan Shrine (5 km) and 成願寺 (10 km).

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Atami, Kanagawa Prefecture
Atami, Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Atami at a glance

Location
Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 40,687
Coordinates
35.0883° N, 139.0532° E
Places within 50 km
100 (100 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Atami

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Atami: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Atami

  • Ryūtaku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kumano Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rakuju-en · park · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bukkoji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 佛現寺 · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ohito Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 寺山神社 · temple · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Omiya Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kamishiraiwa Ruins · fort · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Koma · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Awashima Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Chisuji Waterfall · waterfall · Ashigarashimo · ~20 km · Must-see

Things to see near Atami, by type

Buddhist sites near Atami

85 buddhist sites within 100 km of Atami. The closest is 成願寺 (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 成願寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ryūtaku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Bukkoji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sounji Temple · Buddhist site · Ashigarashimo · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
  • 佐奈田霊社 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see

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Temples near Atami

81 temples within 100 km of Atami. The closest is Izusan Shrine (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Atami

20 parks within 100 km of Atami. The closest is 荒井城址公園 (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atami

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atami. The closest is Onshi Hakone Park (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Onshi Hakone Park · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Koma · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ōwakudani · viewpoint · Ashigarashimo · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Large Floodgate View-O · viewpoint · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Omuro · viewpoint · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mount Yagura · viewpoint · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Atami

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atami. The closest is Kamishiraiwa Ruins (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Atami

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Atami. The closest is Sagami Bay (47 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Atami

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atami
  2. 2 km Atami Yamaguchi Museum · museum, Kanagawa Prefecture
  3. 11 km 荒井城址公園 · park, Ashigarashimo
  4. 3 km 人間国宝美術館 · museum, Ashigarashimo
  5. 1 km 成願寺 · Buddhist site, Kanagawa Prefecture
  6. 5 km Izusan Shrine · temple, Kanagawa Prefecture
  7. 5 km Back to Atami

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How to reach Atami

    All places near Atami by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Atami by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites2585成願寺 (10 km)
    Temples3981Izusan Shrine (5 km)
    Parks620荒井城址公園 (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1319Onshi Hakone Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage413Kamishiraiwa Ruins (19 km)
    Beaches & coast112Sagami Bay (47 km)
    Waterfalls411Chisuji Waterfall (20 km)
    Museums27Atami Yamaguchi Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium (22 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (21 km)
    Other attractions01Moto Hachiman (65 km)
    Caves01Taya Caves (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Tanuki (66 km)

    Atami: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atami?

    Atami Yamaguchi Museum (museum, about 2 km), Izusan Shrine (temple, about 5 km), 成願寺 (Buddhist site, about 10 km), 人間国宝美術館 (museum, about 11 km), 荒井城址公園 (park, about 13 km), Tsushima Shrine (temple, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Atami?

    100 places on Spotwander: 25 buddhist sites, 39 temples, 6 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Atami?

    成願寺, about 10 km by road; Ryūtaku-ji Temple (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Atami?

    Izusan Shrine, about 5 km by road; Tsushima Shrine (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Atami?

    荒井城址公園, about 13 km by road; Rakuju-en (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atami?

    Start in Atami, visit Atami Yamaguchi Museum, then 荒井城址公園, then 人間国宝美術館, then 成願寺, then Izusan Shrine, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atami?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Atami

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Atami’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Atami on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.