Atami Attractions
Atami is a popular vacation destination with hot spring water, hotels, and restaurants. The town is located on mountain slopes around Atami Bay. There is also a beach with a boardwalk and notable art museum.
Kiunkaku
Kiunkaku was originally built in 1918 as the private villa of a shipping magnate, and then converted to a ryokan in 1947. It is mix of Japanese and Western architectural styles featuring stained-glass windows, fireplaces, parquet floors, painted European furniture, and tatami rooms.
MOA Art Museum
The MOA Museum of Art is located on a hilltop over the resort area of Atami. There is a beautiful view of the town and the sea beyond.
The collection includes over 3,500 works of art highlighting East Asian art as well as paintings by Rembrandt and Monet, and sculptures by Moore. Another notable display is a reconstruction of a golden tea room apparently used for the tea ceremony by military commander Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century.
The collection includes over 3,500 works of art highlighting East Asian art as well as paintings by Rembrandt and Monet, and sculptures by Moore. Another notable display is a reconstruction of a golden tea room apparently used for the tea ceremony by military commander Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century.
