Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo by express train, the hot spring resort of Atami is a popular destination for workcation trips and quick getaways. With high-end resort stays, immersive wellness experiences, and programs suited for corporate retreats, Atami offers a range of options for those looking to reset body and mind. You can even catch the early morning express back to Tokyo after a relaxing stay — something only a place as close as Atami can offer.
Surrounded by sea and mountains, with a long tradition of culture and local craftsmanship, Atami is an ideal spot for what locals call an "Atami-style retreat" — a deeper kind of relaxation woven into the natural and cultural fabric of the town.
Atami Latest News & Events
June in Atami is marked by the glow of fireflies and the purple blooms of jacaranda trees. Look out for walking events that combine sightseeing with local food, a nighttime walking tour through the city, and traditional purification rites at local shrines. A discounted express train campaign running on weekday mornings also makes an Atami visit even more accessible.
Atami Retreat Travel Campaign
The Atami Tourism Bureau and JR East are running a joint "Atami Retreat Travel Campaign" that offers the limited express Odoriko train at 50% off the regular fare during select weekdays in late May through early June 2026. Tickets are available up to 28 days before the travel date. Check the official website for details.
- Period: Monday, May 25 – Friday, May 29, 2026 / Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2026
Firefly Viewing at Hatsukawa Stream, Atami Baien Garden
From June 1 to 7, the Hatsukawa stream inside Atami Baien garden hosts a firefly viewing event. Genji firefly larvae released in March have grown into adults, and this brief window is the only time to catch their natural light display. On June 6, the adjacent Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum will open for extended evening hours.
- Period: Monday, June 1 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Location: Hatsukawa stream, Atami Baien (8-11 Baienchō, Atami)
ATAMI Jacaranda Festival 2026
The jacaranda is one of the world's three great flowering trees and marks the beginning of early summer in Atami. Two trees were gifted to the city in 1990 from its Portuguese sister city of Cascais, and today more than 100 jacaranda trees — particularly along the coastal promenade — bloom in shades of blue-violet. During the festival period, bamboo lanterns light up the walking path from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM each evening.
- Period: Monday, June 1 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Location: Jacaranda Promenade (Higashikaigan-chō, Atami)
Iza! Spowork Atami Umaimon Walk 10k
The second installment of the "Umaimon Walk" series combines walking, tourism, and local food in a 10km route through Atami. Starting from Atami Chisui Park, participants walk south past landmarks like Ginza-dori shopping street, Kiunkaku villa, and Atami Castle, finishing near Ogawa Park close to Ami Station. Along the way, aid stations serve local specialty foods. Active racewalker Mao Tatemi, originally from Atami, will give a technique clinic. Discounts on accommodations near the start and finish are available to participants.
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location: Throughout Atami city
Imanomiya Shrine "Nagoshi Oharae" / Izusan Shrine "Minazuki Oharae"
Held at shrines across Japan on the last day of June and December, Oharae (Great Purification Ceremony) cleanses half a year's worth of impurities and prays for good health in the coming six months. The June ceremony — known as "Nagoshi no Harae" or "Minazuki no Harae" — involves passing through a large ring of miscanthus grass (chinowa) to ward off misfortune. At Imanomiya Shrine, the ring is made of iron, and a fire purification ritual is also held. At Izusan Shrine, the chinowa is available for visitors to pass through through early July.
- Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Location: Imanomiya Shrine (3-29 Sakurachō, Atami), Izusan Shrine (708-1 Izusan, Atami)
ATAMI NIGHT WALK — Atami Evening Stroll
A new nighttime experience that launched in April, ATAMI NIGHT WALK is based at "ATAMI NIGHT BASE" inside Himono Dining Kamanari. Hotel guests can enjoy a lottery, yo-yo fishing, and other activities. On Fridays through Sundays, a free guided deep-dive night tour of the city runs with local guides. Handheld fireworks are available for purchase, with hotel guests receiving a 50% discount; fireworks can be set off on nearby San Beach. Seasonal limited events rotate every three months.
- Period: Ongoing (limited seasonal events through Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
- Location: ATAMI NIGHT BASE, Himono Dining Kamanari (11-6 Ginza, Atami)
Unwind in Atami — Retreat Experiences
From a premium weekend stay to sensory experiences and workcation programs, Atami offers options for every kind of reset. Hot springs, ocean views, mountains, and a rich cultural scene are all within easy reach of Tokyo.
Luxury Weekend Retreat Stays
Atami Izusan Karaku
A luxury ryokan with the concept "irreplaceable moments filled by the view of the sea and sky." It is the only hotel in Atami selected for the Michelin Key hotel selection — and has earned one Michelin Key for two consecutive years. The two panoramic open-air baths overlooking Sagami Bay offer sweeping views at sunrise and moonrise. The on-site spa, Izusan Spa AIOI, incorporates the spiritual energy of the Izusan area and the principles of the Five Elements in its treatments. Guest rooms come with private open-air hot spring baths, and seasonal cuisine is served alongside a choice of two distinct lounges.
- Location: 630-1 Izusan, Atami
Atami Pearl Star Hotel
A luxury resort hotel located directly in front of Atami San Beach. The 12-meter infinity onsen, fed by the hotel's own natural spring source, creates the feeling of merging with the sea and sky. The on-site spa, An SPA Atami, offers aromatherapy body treatments using Atami's locally grown daidai citrus essential oil, plus premium facial treatments. Group yoga sessions and bi-weekly Saturday morning yoga classes are available in the fitness facility. Workcation packages include access to meeting rooms and a drawing room that can also be used for seminars and exhibitions.
- Location: 6-45 Higashikaigan-chō, Atami
Nature, Food & Art Experiences
SUP Club Umi no Neiro
For those feeling worn down by desk work or daily routines, a SUP (stand-up paddleboard) session on the calm waters of Minami-Atami's Nagahama beach offers a genuine change of scenery. Beginners are welcome, with hands-on guidance throughout. Each group gets a dedicated guide, so participants can move at their own pace surrounded by the sound of the waves. The early morning "Sunrise SUP" session is particularly popular as a digital detox experience in the fresh morning air.
- Location: Nagahama Beach (near Umiere Nagahama, 203-6 Kamitaga, Atami)
Takarano Hatake Farmcation
A farm run by Yoshiki and Yuka Sekita, a couple who previously operated a human resources consultancy in Tokyo. Their concept, "farmcation," blends farm visits with vacation and workcation elements. Two converted outbuildings on the property now serve as a gallery and a remote-work/reading space. The wooden deck can be used for yoga, exercise, or workshops. Optional farm experience programs and team-building workshops are also available. With fruit trees, vegetables, birdsong, and sea and mountain breezes in every direction, it's a place where relaxation and work can flow naturally into each other.
Note: The workspace is expected to be completed in early May.
- Location: 177-2 Izumimoto Kadokawa-Bunsho Shimizu, Atami
Dried Fish Making Experience at Himono Dining Kamanari
Hosted by Kamazuru, a long-established dried fish shop with roots in the Edo period, this hands-on workshop teaches participants to make their own himono (Japanese dried fish). Fresh, locally sourced fish is prepared under the guidance of Kamazuru craftspeople — cleaned, opened, washed, and salted — resulting in a finished product in about four hours. The experience is popular as a team-building activity for corporate retreats and school trips, as well as for children's food education.
- Location: Himono Dining Kamanari (11-6 Ginza, Atami)
Art Insight Program (MOA Museum of Art)
A corporate retreat program held within MOA Museum of Art that uses art appreciation and ikebana (flower arranging) to engage participants' senses and prompt reflection. Stepping away from day-to-day work into the museum's non-everyday environment, participants sharpen their sensibilities through dialogue with art and flowers — then apply insights to interpersonal relationships, their work, and team dynamics. Two core formats are offered: FLOWER DIALOG WORKSHOP (focusing on a single flower and ikebana) and ART DIALOG WORKSHOP (experiencing artworks through multiple senses). Customized programs are also available, ranging from a few hours to one or two full days.
- Location: MOA Museum of Art (26-2 Momoyama-chō, Atami)
Workcation in Atami
[SDG 14] Protecting Life Below Water: Learning About Ocean Plastic Pollution
A hands-on program designed to help participants understand the global issue of ocean plastic pollution through direct experience. After a lecture on the topic, participants head to Atami San Beach to extract microplastics from sand samples using their own hands. The exercise generates a genuine sense of surprise — "There's this much microplastic right here?" — and leads into a beach cleanup that shifts the way participants see their surroundings. Encountering real issues in the field can open up new perspectives on everyday life and work.
- Location: Mirai Sozo-bu Co., Ltd. (2F Mirai Sozo Square, 10-9 Nagisachō, Atami), Atami San Beach
Hotel Ohno-ya
Hotel Ohno-ya blends Atami's hot spring culture with the practical needs of a workcation. The facility includes a massive Roman-style bath accommodating up to 300 guests, open-air baths overlooking Sagami Bay, and private baths available 24 hours a day — 10 onsen facilities in total. The buffet restaurant serves approximately 80 different dishes. Meeting rooms can accommodate small groups up to 120 people. Entertainment facilities include a karaoke salon and private karaoke rooms, table tennis, billiards, mahjong, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
- Location: 3-9 Wada Hama Minami-machi, Atami
Atami no Kakurezato
Located a five-minute walk from Atami Station, Atami no Kakurezato is well suited to corporate retreats and seminar trips. The building, formerly used as a ryokan and corporate retreat facility, features a multi-purpose space accommodating up to 60 people, along with a large communal onsen bath sourced from the Fukufuku no Yu spring near Atami Station. Spacious tatami rooms are equipped with projectors and whiteboards. A Chinese tea café, Fukumandō TEA SALON, is located on the first floor. The owners' attentiveness and flexibility in accommodating guests' requests have made this spot a favorite among corporate groups.
- Location: 9-23 Higashikaigan-chō, Atami
