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.
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival: July 25th (Friday)
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.
Atami Fireworks Festival: May 31st (Sat)
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.
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.
The 86th Black Ship Festival
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.
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.