Atami Onsen Resort Heritage

A major hot spring resort in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, closest to the greater Tokyo area. Developed as a therapeutic destination since the early Showa period, it became a major honeymoon destination post-war. Known for views overlooking Sagami Bay and unique iron-rich waters. Attracts around 4 million visitors annually.

A collective term for multiple hot spring resorts concentrated on the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture. Including Ito Onsen, Atami Onsen, Izu-Nagaoka Onsen, and Shuzenji Onsen, they blend seaside and mountain settings. Predominantly volcanic springs with diverse water qualities, thriving as healing destinations since the Edo period and remaining among Japan's premier tourist attractions.

A cultural tradition of Japanese gardens and plum blossom cultivation integrated into Atami's hot spring landscape in Shizuoka Prefecture. Estate gardens developed from the early Showa period, with plum gardens renowned for early spring beauty. The fusion of onsen heritage with traditional garden aesthetics has attracted literati and the elite. The unique scenic experience created by thermal mist and garden beauty defines this IP.

Geothermal unity among multiple onsen areas on the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture. Shared volcanic geothermal source from the Izu eastern volcanic zone creates individualistic spring communities with varied mineral compositions and temperatures. Operating as a network rather than isolated sites, these springs integrate earth science tourism education with thermal therapy, developing as an advanced caldera landscape tourism model.

Plum gardens and Japanese gardens spread across Atami Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture. Renowned for its early spring plum festival, it developed a unique tourism format combining hot spring therapy with garden walks. Since the pre-war period, it attracted elite villas and created a luxury onsen resort culture fusing hospitality with garden aesthetics.

A hot spring city boasting the highest volume of spring water in Japan. Known for its 'Beppu Hatto' — eight distinct onsen areas — and 'Jigoku Meguri' (Hell Tour), the city has roughly 2,300 individual springs. Diverse tourism experiences leverage these thermal resources in creative ways.