From Tokyo: Atami MOA Museum, ACAO Forest & Ocean Views
Escape Tokyo to coastal Atami by bullet train! Explore the hilltop MOA Museum of Art, wander through 13 themed gardens at ACAO FOREST, and relax at Kengo Kuma's COEDA HOUSE cafe with ocean views.
Indulge in a sophisticated day tour combining world-class Japanese art, modern architecture, and sweeping floral landscapes overlooking Sagami Bay. Designed for travelers seeking culture and natural beauty, this guided tour offers an elegant coastal retreat from the busy streets of Tokyo.
1. Shinkansen to Atami & MOA Museum of Art (Art & Ocean Panoramas)
Meet your expert local guide at Tokyo Station and travel together by bullet train (Shinkansen) to the coastal hot spring town of Atami. Head directly to the hilltop MOA Museum of Art. Explore rare National Treasures, classical Japanese ceramics, and traditional Noh theater stages. Be sure to photograph the mesmerizing projection-mapped kaleidoscope hall and enjoy sweeping sea views from the outdoor museum plaza.
2. ACAO FOREST (Seasonal Gardens & Hillside Nature)
In the afternoon, head to ACAO FOREST, an expansive hillside botanical park featuring 13 distinct theme gardens. Walk among beautiful seasonal blooms, aromatic herbs, and lush pine trees that cascade gracefully down toward the sparkling ocean.
3. COEDA HOUSE by Kengo Kuma (Architecture & Cafe Culture)
While inside ACAO FOREST, visit the iconic COEDA HOUSE—a stunning, intricately designed wooden cafe by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Relax on the terrace to savor local herbal teas and regional desserts with unobstructed, breathtaking panoramas of Sagami Bay. Conclude your day with a relaxed stroll through Atami Station's local shops before boarding the bullet train back to Tokyo, feeling inspired and refreshed!
Highlights:
- Ride the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to the coastal resort of Atami
- Explore the hilltop MOA Museum of Art and its stunning kaleidoscope hall
- Wander through 13 beautiful seasonal theme gardens at hillside ACAO FOREST
- Relax at COEDA HOUSE, a stunning wooden oceanfront cafe by Kengo Kuma
- Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Sagami Bay and local herbal teas





