Atami Castle | |
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熱海城 | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Azuchi-Momoyama styled castle |
Town or city | Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture |
Country | Japan |
Coordinates | 35°05′11″N 139°04′43″E / 35.08644°N 139.07866°E |
Completed | 1959 |
Website | |
https://atamijyo.com/ |
Atami Castle (熱海城, Atami-jō) is a Japanese castle replica on the summit of Nishikigaura Mountain in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is one of the most scenic spots in Atami City, offering a panoramic view of the city and southern Atami. The building hosts several museums on Japanese history. 200 sakura trees were planted in the castle's garden, which hosts a cherry blossom festival from late March to early April. First constructed in 1959, castle is not a real historical site.