Atami Taikanso is a hillside inn in Atami, Shizuoka, that takes its name from the Japanese painter Yokoyama Taikan. The inn says Taikan often stayed there and approved the name, and the room he used, the Taikan no Ma, is still a guest room. It has sukiya-style rooms, a garden and views of Sagami Bay. Before you book, three things matter: guests with tattoos cannot use the large baths; vegetarian meals are not offered; and if you arrive after 19:00, dinner may not be served.
Atami Taikanso at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 7-1 Hayashigaoka-cho, Atami, Shizuoka |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / by 10:30 (some plans differ) |
| Late arrival | Call if after 18:00; after 19:00, dinner may not be served |
| Baths | Three large baths with open-air sections; two private open-air baths (paid) |
| Tattoos | Not allowed in the large baths |
| Dinner | Kyoto-style kaiseki of about 10 dishes, or teppanyaki plans |
| Prices | From 17,600 yen per adult (room only); kaiseki plans from 35,200 yen |
| Parking | Free, about 40 cars |
From the official site and booking page, read October 20, 2026.
The Yokoyama Taikan story behind Atami Taikanso
The inn began as a private villa and later opened as a ryokan. According to its history page, Taikan liked it so much that he stayed often and is said to have painted there, and he agreed to lend his name because, the inn says, he found the view grand enough to be worthy of his name. Two rooms from the villa days survive, the Taikan no Ma and the Shofu no Ma. The garden is by Tatsui Matsunosuke and the sukiya buildings by Hirata Masaya.
Which room type should you pick at Atami Taikanso?
The rooms run from compact Japanese rooms to suites on the top floor. Every room has its own bath and toilet, and the Japanese rooms’ baths use the same hot spring as the large baths. Not every room faces the sea.
| Room type | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Standard Japanese room | 8 to 12 mats in one room, sukiya style; sea or garden side is assigned |
| South Annex | 12.5 mats; in-room bath with hot-spring water |
| Deluxe Japanese-Western | Top (5th) floor; 10-mat room plus twin bedroom, wooden deck, semi-open-air hot-spring bath |
| Special room | Top floor; 12-mat main room plus anteroom, up to 6 guests |
| Luxury Twin | About 60 m², up to 2 guests, hot-spring bath, non-smoking |
| Western rooms | Four rooms, non-smoking; in-room bath is not hot-spring water |
The FAQ says rooms allow smoking except non-smoking rooms such as the Luxury Twin, so ask for a non-smoking room if it matters; see our guide to smoking rooms in Japan. No room has a fully open-air bath. The inn is not barrier-free and has stairs, and pets are not allowed. Wi-Fi is free in every room.
The baths at Atami Taikanso
When are the large baths open?
There are three large baths, Sanno-no-yu, Taki-no-yu and Hinoki-no-yu, each with an open-air section and a sauna; men’s and women’s sides switch. Hours are 14:00 to 0:00 and again 4:00 to 10:00. From April 2027, the all-cypress Hinoki-no-yu will close on Mondays for cleaning, except on fireworks nights and holiday periods such as New Year and Golden Week. The water is a calcium and sodium chloride spring; water may be added or heated, and it is not for drinking. A free footbath with views is open to guests from 14:00 to 21:00.
How do the private open-air baths work?
Two private open-air baths cost 2,200 yen per 45 minutes (5,500 yen on fireworks nights). Book them at check-in for 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 or 20:00; same-day booking closes at 17:00.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The Japanese FAQ says guests with tattoos cannot use the large baths. It does not say whether the private baths are allowed, so ask the inn. Rooms other than the Western rooms have hot-spring water in their own bath. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask. Babies still in diapers cannot use the baths.
Meals at Atami Taikanso
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Dinner is a Kyoto-style kaiseki of about 10 dishes using local seafood and seasonal ingredients from around Atami, under the motto “one guest, one taste.” Some plans swap it for a teppanyaki course, with 18:00 or 19:00 starts. Dinner starts from 18:00, and breakfast from 7:30. The inn also has a sushi counter, Hanafubuki, and a main bar, LINK/3, open until 23:00.
Can the inn handle allergies or a vegetarian diet?
Food allergies can be handled if you give the details when you book; requests on the day may not be possible. Vegetarian meals are in principle not offered, according to the Japanese FAQ. Children get a kids’ plate at dinner, and parents may bring baby food at no charge.
Getting to Atami Taikanso
The nearest station is JR Atami Station. The inn runs a free shuttle bus from the station in the afternoon; check the times with the inn before you travel. On foot it is about 10 minutes, up a steep hill. Drivers park free (about 40 cars), but a railway underpass on the way blocks vehicles taller than 3.2 m. On the way back, the shuttle leaves the inn between 8:20 and 11:00.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Atami Taikanso
How much does a stay cost?
Per adult, the official booking page starts at 17,600 yen room only and 35,200 yen for the kaiseki plan in a standard room; the same plan is 42,900 yen in the special room, 46,200 yen in the deluxe room and 48,400 yen in the Luxury Twin. Prices change with the number of guests and room type. Atami City charges a bathing tax of 150 yen and an accommodation tax of 200 yen per person per night (the bathing tax is waived under age 12 and the accommodation tax for elementary-school age and younger); the booking page does not say whether these are included. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
A child with bedding only is 6,600 yen. Even a baby who needs no meals or bedding is charged a 3,300 yen facility fee.
What is the cancellation policy?
The FAQ lists 30 percent from 3 days before, 50 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show. Special plans have their own rules, so read your plan. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
You pay at the inn. The FAQ lists JCB, Visa, American Express, UnionPay and debit cards, plus Japanese brands such as MUFG, UC, DC, JAL, NICOS and Saison. Bank transfer in advance is also possible.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Atami Taikanso
- The inn’s English page is a single page; rules such as tattoos, cancellation and meals are in the Japanese FAQ, and the booking page is in Japanese.
- Call the inn if you will arrive after 18:00; after 19:00, dinner may not be served.
- Tell the inn about allergies when you book, not on the day.
- Expect stairs and a steep walk from the station; the inn is not barrier-free.
- Keep 350 yen per adult per night for Atami’s bathing and accommodation taxes, in case they are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the baths at Atami Taikanso with a tattoo?
Does Atami Taikanso serve vegetarian meals?
What time is check-in at Atami Taikanso?
What is the cancellation policy at Atami Taikanso?
How do I get to Atami Taikanso from Atami Station?
Bottom line (2026): Atami Taikanso is a sukiya-style inn linked to painter Yokoyama Taikan, with three large baths, Kyoto-style kaiseki and views of Sagami Bay. Check the tattoo and vegetarian rules first, arrive before 19:00 for dinner, and book on the official booking page.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Atami Taikanso’s official pages: home (Japanese), English page, history, rooms, baths, access, FAQ: stay, FAQ: meals and the official booking page, plus Atami City’s bathing tax and accommodation tax pages. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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