Atami

I was able to enter smoothly by going straight to the entrance and showing the screen to the staff, without having to queue at the ticket counter. You also earn points, and you can buy tickets even at the last minute, so I recommend buying them on your way there once you've decided to go.

Without this itinerary, it's hard to imagine how tiring it would be to get to and from the fireworks festival. Our tour guide, Zhan Jie, was also fantastic, providing enthusiastic explanations throughout the trip. The driver was also very hardworking, driving very smoothly and excellently. Thank you so much!

I visited on Sunday, August 2nd. It wasn't crowded, which is much better than it being packed. The rental parasols are a bit heavy and not suitable for children, so I recommend bringing your own hat for kids. The rental parasols are large and have a lovely light blue design, suitable for women. The staff are very kind. It's a botanical garden-style facility intended for strolling. Wear comfortable shoes. You can get a discount on the entrance fee if you purchase tickets in advance. The toilets along the way were not clearly separated by gender, which didn't sit right with me. First-time visitors and children might get confused.

The unique atmosphere of Hakone Shrine is very relaxing. The fireworks festival in Atami is especially atmospheric when viewed from the sea, because there are other boats on the water. If the view is blocked, the captain will immediately move to another better viewing area. Before watching the fireworks festival, pay special attention to the meal times and make arrangements in advance, otherwise you will be waiting in line until you faint.