July
Atami Kogashi Festival 57th Float Competition
This traditional festival is held every summer as part of the Kinomiya Shrine Annual Festival.
The highlights are the gorgeous floats that parade through the city and the portable shrines that are carried to the sound of spirited chants, and the town of Atami is filled with excitement.
The sight of the illuminated floats lined up at night is particularly fantastic and captivates the audience.
Local children also perform musical accompaniment and dancing, making this an event that gives a sense of community.
Food stalls are also lined up along the road, and the event is bustling with tourists and local residents.
This is a typical summer event in Atami that combines ancient traditions with modern vitality.
Nagahama Specialty Market: 4/5-4/6
A market event packed with the charm of Minami Atami!
The Nagahama Special Market is an event held regularly at Nagahama Seaside Park "Umieru Nagahama" in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
There are stalls selling local specialties, food and drink, a flea market, and more, selling fresh agricultural products, seafood, and dried fish from the Minami Atami area, and you can also try local delicacies such as squid minced meat.
There are also free foot baths and stage events, making it popular with families and tourists.
The event is held mainly on the first and third weekends of each month, and may be canceled depending on the weather.