[Recommended Atami Sightseeing for Families with Children] 13 Baby-Friendly Playgrounds Accessible Without a Car

Atami offers the perfect getaway for families, even without a car. Just a quick trip from Tokyo, this charming town is full of stroller-friendly parks, seaside playgrounds, and spots where kids can enjoy nature to their heart’s content. Everything is easy to reach on foot or by public transportation, making it stress-free for parents too. With its beautiful coastline, lush greenery, and soothing hot springs, Atami creates special moments for the whole family. Plus, local restaurants and cafes serving fresh, seasonal dishes make meals a fun and delicious part of your trip. In this article, we’ll share 13 baby-friendly spots in Atami that you can enjoy car-free. Discover places that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces and create unforgettable family memories.

• Shizuoka
• Where to play
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• No car

[Tawarahon Town, Atami City] Heiwa Dori Shopping Street in front of Atami Station

Enjoy souvenirs and gourmet food at the shopping street in front of Atami Station

This shopping street strives to create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. As soon as you step out of Atami Station, you’ll feel the pace of time slow down. The street is bustling with a variety of stores, including souvenir shops offering specialties and sweets like hot spring manju from Atami, Izu, and Shizuoka. There are also restaurants serving local ingredients and popular gourmet spots featured on TV and in magazines. It’s a must-visit destination when sightseeing in Atami.

[Nagisa Town, Atami City/ Higashikaigan Town, Atami City] Atami Shinsui Park, Atami Sun Beach

Enjoy the resort feeling while being blown by the sea breeze

"Atami Sun Beach" has a resort-like atmosphere with a sandy beach lined with palm trees and gentle waves, and you can enjoy swimming in the sea in the summer. It is also popular with families as a place where you can walk on the sand and play in the waves. The sandy beach is lit up at night. Atami Shinsui Park, which stretches south from Sun Beach, is a relaxing place where you can take a leisurely stroll while feeling the sea breeze.

[Atami City Wadahama Minami Town] Atami Ropeway

Dynamic scenery seen from the ropeway

At Atami's iconic tourist spot, Atami Ropeway, take a 3-minute aerial walk to the mountaintop observation deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the beautiful coastline and lush green mountains. From the mountaintop station at an altitude of approximately 400m, a luxurious experience awaits where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and sky. The scenery changes with each season, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, bright greenery in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and illuminations on the opposite shore in the winter. Especially at sunset, the beautiful scenery of the sun setting into the sea is impressive. Why not experience the charm of Atami on the Atami Ropeway, where rich nature and wonderful scenery intersect.

[Atami City Atami] Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum

An art experience where you can see, touch, and play

"Atami Trick Art" is an art museum where you can see, touch, and play. Trick art is a very mysterious and fun form of experiential art that uses two-dimensional paintings drawn by professional painters to make the illusion of the human eye seem three-dimensional. It's not just art you can look at, you can actually touch it and think about it, and even take pictures with your camera as a keepsake. It's sure to be a fun time with family, friends, and lovers.

[Atami City Atami] Atami Castle

A scenic spot where you can enjoy spectacular views, experiences, and fun

A castle built in 1959 (Showa 34) for tourist purposes. It is loved as a tourist spot that represents Atami. The view from the castle tower observation deck, which rises to the top of the scenic spot Nishikigaura and commands a panoramic view of Izu, is exceptional. You can enjoy 360 degree views of the ocean, mountains, islands, etc. There is also a museum inside the castle, where you can learn about the history and culture of the area. Be sure to stop by the "Edo Mystery Pictures and Play Pictures Exhibition," which reopened in June 2018, and the "Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum," located in the annex where you can take photos that look great on social media. Lunch or cafe time at the restaurant on the hilltop terrace overlooking Sagami Bay is also attractive.

[Kannan Town, Tagata District] Dairy Kingdom Oratche

You can interact with rich nature and animals

"Dairy Kingdom Oratche" is a building with a red roof located almost in the middle of Tanna Basin at an altitude of about 250m. There are no traffic lights, and the location is surrounded by lush greenery. At the farmers' market held every Saturday and Sunday, you can meet dairy farmers and produce vegetables that are made with love and at a great value. The classic yet luxurious Oratche soft serve ice cream, which can only be made from fresh raw milk, is a very popular item. Please try it. There's also an experience corner where you can interact with nature and animals, and a restaurant where you can enjoy dairy products unique to Tanna, as well as a menu full of vegetables grown at Orache Farm, so you can spend the whole day there.

[Hatsushima, Atami City] PICA Hatsushima

A momentary slow life at the finest resort facilities

When you come to Hatsushima, you should definitely visit PICA Hatsushima at least once. Here, you can lie down in a hammock and be swayed by the island breeze in the Asian garden "R-Asisa" where subtropical plants grow, or gaze out at the endless ocean while soaking in the sea spring bath "Shima no Yu", or relax in the "Island Camp Villa". You can fall asleep listening to the sea breeze and the sound of waves, and enjoy the slow "island time" that you can't imagine from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the blue sky and blue sea.

[Atami City Wadahama Minami Town] Marine Spa Atami

Enjoy the Pool, Hot Springs, and BBQ in Your Swimsuit

Marine Spa Atami is a tropical resort where swimsuits are required year-round. The blue ocean spreads out in front of you, and visitors can enjoy not only the relaxing hot springs but also the stunning nature that Atami takes pride in. Families, couples, and friends can all have fun together. Whether you prefer active fun on the water slides and hot spring pool or a relaxing time in the health hot tub and bathing facilities, this resort offers something for everyone.

[Nagisa- Town, Atami City] Atami sightseeing boat SANREMO

You can see fish in the underwater observatory

If you want to enjoy Atami's beautiful sea, take a relaxing cruise on the Atami Pleasure Boat SANREMO. From inside the ship, you can see Atami's coastline and cityscape, and the sight of the sun setting over the sea is especially romantic and offers a different look from the daytime. Children will be happy as they can feed the seagulls on the deck and watch fish in the underwater observation room. It is also recommended for families with dogs as small dogs are allowed on board.

[Kamitaga, Atami City] ACAO FOREST

Consists of 13 unique themed gardens

"ACAO FOREST" is an integrated resort facility perfect for both vacation and work. One of the attractions of this sea and forest resort, which is close to the city center, is that the climate is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Refresh your mind and body surrounded by seasonal flowers and the ever-changing sky. The Atami Maritime Fireworks Festival, which is held more than 10 times throughout the year, is a popular event that fascinates visitors. How about spending a relaxing holiday forgetting about time in a location with many natural broad-leaved forests, gentle light shining in and a pleasant breeze blowing through?

[Nishiyama Town, Atami City] Kinomiya Shrine

The blessing is a prayer for fulfillment in love and abstinence from drinking.

Kinomiya Shrine, located in Atami City, is a sacred place surrounded by beautiful nature. Surrounded by the sea and mountains, the shrine has a quiet and solemn environment, allowing visitors to pray in peace while being enveloped in a pure aura. It is known for its mysterious atmosphere and historic shrine building, and is known as a place where myths and folklore live. The beautiful scenery is also attractive, so we recommend taking a walk around the area after visiting the shrine. A must-see is the large camphor tree, which is over 2,100 years old and is said to extend your life by one year if you go around its trunk once.

[Sakimi Town, Atami City] Pottery studio DokaDoka

A manufacturing experience that will make your trip to Atami memorable

"Pottery Studio Doka Doka" is located about 5 minutes walk from Atami Station. In addition to the authentic "hand-making course," where you can use a hand wheel to create your favorite shapes with precious black granite clay, you can also try "painting letters and pictures on Arita-made unglazed plates using an indigo paint called "Gos". We offer casual experiences such as the "Arita Painted Plate Course" and the "Spoon Painting Course" where you can paint on a ceramic spoon and receive it the next day. It's fun for everyone from children to adults, and the instructors give easy-to-understand lectures, so even first-timers can participate with confidence. It's perfect for making memories of sightseeing.

[Wadahama Minami Town, Atami City] Atami Port Sea Fishing Facility

Even beginners can enjoy fishing without bringing anything.

Here is a fishing spot where both adults and children can have fun in an outstanding location overlooking the mountains of Izu. Even if it's your first time fishing, don't worry as the staff will guide you. They also offer rental rod and bait sets (rods, reels, bait, tackle, buckets, water buckets, etc.), foam cooler boxes to take home, and ice for sale. Another great thing is that you can participate empty-handed. They will guide you to a restaurant where you can eat the fish you caught, so you can immediately enjoy the freshness of the fish you caught yourself. It will surely be a valuable experience for your child as well.

Conclusion

Sightseeing in Atami with children is easy and enjoyable even without a car. This charming city, where beautiful nature and hot spring culture come together, offers special moments for parents and children alike. Spacious parks, seaside playgrounds, and delightful spots to enjoy delicious food will surely bring smiles to everyone. These outings will create fun memories that children will treasure and help strengthen family bonds. Even adults can rediscover their inner child and fully enjoy the wonders of Atami.