Summer Events (June-August)
Atami Sun Beach Water Park 2025
Atami Sun Beach Water Park is a marine athletics-style leisure facility located off the coast of Sun Beach in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The large inflatable playground equipment floating above the sea is equipped with slides, trampolines, climbing walls, and more, and is full of activities that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
The thrill and exhilaration of playing while being rocked by the waves is a special experience that can only be experienced at the sea.
Wearing life jackets is mandatory, and safety is also taken into consideration.
It is the perfect spot to visit with family or friends and make summer memories in Atami's beautiful sea.
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.
Shimoda Hydrangea Festival
The vast grounds of Shimoda Park are filled with about 3 million hydrangeas, overwhelming visitors.
There is a wide variety of hydrangeas, and you can enjoy about 100 Japanese and Western varieties, including Japanese hydrangea, Japanese hydrangea, and Annabelle hydrangea.
During the event, the park is bustling with Shimoda Taiko drumming demonstrations and stalls selling local specialties.
You can also stroll along the park's promenade and admire the colorful hydrangeas, providing a sense of tranquility and beauty during the rainy season.
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.
ATAMI Jacaranda Festival 2025
Atami in early summer, decorated with purple flowers that bring happiness
The Atami Jacaranda Festival is an event held every year in early summer on the Jacaranda Promenade in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Jacaranda trees were given to the city of Cascais in Portugal, and currently over 100 trees are planted along the coast of Atami.
Jacaranda trees, which bloom with purple flowers, are also called "purple cherry blossoms," and their beautiful flowers color Atami in early summer.
During the event, the Jacaranda Promenade is lit up, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic night view.
It is said that happiness will come if a jacaranda flower falls on your head, and you can feel that good fortune as you walk.
"Firefly Viewing" in Atami plum garden
From late May to early June, Genji fireflies flutter around the clear stream of Hatsukawa within the plum garden, creating a fantastical scene.
The light of fireflies, known as "cold light," is emitted as a courtship signal and is sensitive to other lights.
During the event period, it is recommended to avoid strong lights and observe quietly.
Additionally, the Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum, adjacent to Atami Plum Garden, will extend its opening hours during the evening firefly viewing period, offering cultural enjoyment.
This event, where visitors can enjoy the dance of fireflies in nature, provides a special moment for those who attend.