Atami history walk: Kiunkaku architecture, buses and parking

Visit Kiunkaku for preserved Taisho and Showa-era Japanese and Western buildings and gardens, with official bus-stop access and parking information but no unverified fees or hours.

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  • Shizuoka
  • Independent travel
  • Transport

Atami () is known for its hot spring town, but visitors can also explore historic places without staying at an inn. Kiunkaku () preserves buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods. This article uses official Shizuoka tourism association information (checked on 2026-10-28) for its architecture, bus access and parking. The official page does not state Kiunkaku admission fees, opening hours or closing days, so these are not included; check Kiunkaku’s official site or call 0557-86-3101. For the wider prefecture, see the Shizuoka travel guide.

Key points

  • Kiunkaku contains traditional Japanese wakan buildings and Western-style buildings with stained glass and a Roman-style bath, alongside a garden of approximately three thousand tsubo
  • The official site describes it as one of the “three great villas of Atami”, built during the Taisho to Showa periods
  • Walk 1 minute from Tenjincho bus stop, or get off at Shimotenjincho directly outside
  • There are 37 parking spaces, no parking for large buses and no pets allowed

Buildings and features

Official description from the Shizuoka tourism association:

Item Details
Architecture Traditional Japanese wakan buildings alongside Western-style buildings featuring stained glass and a Roman-style bath
Period Built during the Taisho to Showa eras
Garden Quiet garden covering approximately three thousand tsubo
Features Officially called one of Atami’s “three great villas”; highlights include handmade “Taisho glass” and a tatami room with ultramarine-blue walls
Address 4-2 Showacho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Transport

Item Official information
On foot or by car Official page states 20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car (no starting point specified)
Bus (route ②, towards Momijigaoka / Hibarigaoka) Get off at Tenjincho, then walk 1 minute
Bus (route ③, towards Ainohara Danchi) Get off at Shimotenjincho; 0 minutes’ walk
Parking 37 spaces; no parking for large buses
Pets Not permitted
  • The official page does not give bus schedules, fares or ride times, so no specific departure can be prescribed; check the day’s service information
  • The two bus stops are on different routes; do not treat them as the same stop

How to plan

Your situation Suggestion
Interested in historic buildings Visit Kiunkaku, after checking the opening day and admission price
Travelling by bus Check whether you are taking route ② or ③ before deciding between Tenjincho and Shimotenjincho
Driving Only 37 spaces are available and large buses cannot park
Want an onsen bath Kiunkaku is not a bathing facility and the official page provides no bathing information; find details for a separate day-use bath

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