Atami Castle was built in 1959 (Showa 34), and stands tall over Atami City. The castle is 160 meters above sea level. The top floor is an observation deck with a panoramic view of Atami City and Sagami Bay.

There are many interesting exhibitions. Enjoy the view, not only of Atami City but also of Yugawara, Shinsuru Peninsula, Hatsushima and Izu Oshima. There are many photo spots. With the observation deck on the 6th floor on a clear day, you can see Tokyo Skytree and Yokohama Landmark Tower.

Inside the castle, there are activities such as foot baths and a game center on the first floor of the basement for free for children. There is a hall like a museum, exhibiting armor, guns, folding screens, and real swords. You can pick up a Japanese sword and feel its weight. There are free massage chairs on the first floor for you to relax in.  In the yard next to the castle, there is a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.  Visitors can rent Edo-period clothing to wear and take pictures. The basement is a game center and a ukiyo-e exhibition.

Details of Each Floor:

• 6th floor - Panoramic Observation Tower
• 5th floor - Touch & Try Edo Corner
• 4th floor - World of Rebus
• 3rd floor - Ukiyo-e Erotic Art Exhibition
• 2nd floor - Japanese Castle Museum
• 1st floor - Samurai Culture Museum (Displays of armor, Japanese swords, matchlock guns)
  • An open air foot bath in the viewing platform
• Basement - Free play facilities
  • Table tennis
  • Bouldering
  • Large ball pool
  • Free arcade corner

Admission Fees:

1200 yen for adults, 650 yen for elementary and middle students, and 500 yen for children aged 3 to 6.

The combined ticket fees with the Atami Trick Art Museum next door are 2000 yen for adults, 1050 yen for elementary and middle school students, and 800 yen for children aged 3 to 6

Parking Fee: 500 yen

The elderly and disabled can drive to the entrance, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. Inside Atami Castle, you can take the elevator to the castle tower. In addition to cash, you can also use QR Payment and credit cards to pay.

Festival & Events:

- 208 cherry trees bloom from late March to early April every year, "Atami Cherry Blossom Festival".

- Fireworks are displayed every year during the summer.

- This was the scene in the flim "King Kong vs. Godzilla" in 1962.