Spring Events (March-May)
Atami Fireworks Festival: May 31st (Sat)New!!
The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival that is held more than 10 times a year.
It began in 1952 and is held not only in summer but also in spring and autumn.
Atami Bay is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has a "bowl-shaped" topography, so the sound of the fireworks reverberates, creating an acoustic effect like that of a large stadium.
The highlights of the festival are the fireworks that spread into the night sky, the fireworks reflected on the water, and the "Great Aerial Niagara" that decorates the finale.
On the day of the fireworks festival, food stalls are lined up on the deck of the waterfront park, and special viewing seats are also set up.
The 86th Black Ship FestivalNew!!
A festival of international friendship where history and culture intersect
It began in 1934 to commemorate the arrival of the US Navy in the Black Ships led by Commodore Perry in 1854.
The festival aims to promote world peace and international friendship, and a variety of events are held, including commemorative ceremonies, graveside services, official parades, and a re-enactment of the "Signing of the Japan-US Treaty of Shimoda."
Particularly noteworthy are the fireworks display over the sea at Shimoda Port and the hula show by a local hula school.
There are also plenty of events to entertain visitors, such as a "transformation corner" where visitors can change into kimonos and walk around the city, and a Japan-US friendship tug-of-war tournament.
Himenosawa Park Flower Festival
Enjoy the vast natural park!
The "Flower Festival" held every year at Himenosawa Park is a spring feature in Atami City. From late April to mid-May, about 60,000 azaleas are in full bloom, and the entire park is decorated with colorful flowers. In particular, the flower letters "Hime-no-sawa" that appear on the slope of the mountain are a masterpiece. Not only azaleas but also various kinds of rhododendrons are in full bloom, delighting visitors.
During the Flower Festival, various events are held in addition to viewing flowers. At the stage events, you can enjoy performances and dances by local performers, and at the workshops, you can experience hand-making. There is also a mini train ride experience and a digital stamp rally that are especially popular with children, so families can enjoy it all day.
There are also snack stalls in the park, so you can enjoy viewing the flowers while enjoying delicious food. The visitor center in the park provides information and pamphlets about the Flower Festival, so it is convenient to check it out before visiting. The Himenosawa Park Flower Festival is an event where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and local culture. Come and enjoy the spring with your family and friends.
Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
An event to view the castle, cherry blossoms, and the sea
This is a cherry blossom viewing event held in the castle's cape garden (all lawn).
Enjoy the approximately 200 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino) around the castle.
During the event, in addition to the restaurant "Hilltop Terrace," a variety of food and drink menus will be sold at the garden stalls, including yakitori, yakisoba, beer, fried chicken, sake, amazake, and pork soup.
In addition, the cherry blossoms will be open at night from 50% bloom, and will be lit up, so please come and see the cherry blossoms.
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.
Dogashima Sunset Illumination
A fantastic collaboration between the sunset and illuminations
Dogashima Sunset Illumination is an event held on Dogashima, known as the most famous sunset spot in Japan, where 100,000 lights are lit up, creating a fantastic sight.
The lights are lit up at the time the sun sets, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular scenery created by the beauty of nature and artificial light.
Admission is free, there is parking, and the lighting ceremony also includes a countdown and novelty giveaways, making it a popular event for families and couples.
Inatori Hosono Plateau: Spring wild vegetable picking
Experience the taste of spring while enjoying the nature of Izu
Wild plants such as bracken and fern grow wild on the plateau, which covers a total area of 125 hectares, and visitors are free to pick them.
Inatori Hosono Plateau is a place where you can enjoy the scent of spring along with the majestic scenery, and is popular with families and nature lovers.
In addition to picking wild plants, you can also enjoy nature walks and picnics, making it a refreshing place for visitors.
This event allows you to enjoy a valuable experience of interacting with the nature of Izu while feeling the arrival of spring.
Flower garden made from rice paddies
A scenic spot to enjoy the colors of spring
Wildflowers such as African marigold, lapis lazuli, snapdragon, white daisy, corn poppy, cornflower, and phlox are in full bloom in the vast rice fields of about 25,000 m2.
This flower field was created using rice fields during the off-season, and you can enjoy a beautiful sight that looks like a carpet of flowers.
The collaboration with the cherry blossom trees along the Naka River is particularly spectacular, and you can stroll through the flower fields with about 1,200 cherry trees in full bloom.
Foot baths are also set up during the event, providing visitors with a relaxing time.
A free flower picking event is also held during Golden Week, and the area is bustling with tourists.
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival: April 20th (Sun)
Enjoy spectacular fireworks in a natural stadium
The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival that is held more than 10 times a year.
It began in 1952 and is held not only in summer but also in spring and autumn.
Atami Bay is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has a "bowl-shaped" topography, so the sound of the fireworks reverberates, creating an acoustic effect like that of a large stadium.
The highlights of the festival are the fireworks that spread into the night sky, the fireworks reflected on the water, and the "Great Aerial Niagara" that decorates the finale.
On the day of the fireworks festival, food stalls are lined up on the deck of the waterfront park, and special viewing seats are also set up.
The 20th Atami Spring Market
Local products come together! Enjoy the lively spring atmosphere at the seaside
Atami Spring Market features a variety of booths, including local specialty shops, food sales corners, a flea market, and a children's game corner.
The flea market, which sells local specialties and handmade crafts, is particularly popular with many visitors.
In addition, local groups perform music and dance performances on the central stage, entertaining visitors.
This market, where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet food, and stage events while looking out at the sea, is enjoyed by families and locals alike.