UMITO, a small luxury hotel brand focused on oceanfront properties, is undergoing a major transformation of its UMITO VOYAGE ATAMI facility in Atami, Shizuoka. The property will reopen in summer 2026 as UMITO Atami Hontei, featuring a complete renovation and a new shared vacation ownership model.
Pre-Sales Begin March 2026
Ahead of the summer 2026 reopening, UMITO Atami Hontei will begin pre-sales in early March 2026 as a shared vacation home. The property will be available for both owner use and general guest bookings, creating a new luxury destination in Atami.
The beloved UMITO VOYAGE ATAMI, which has served many guests over the years, is currently closed for the comprehensive renovation.
The Hontei Philosophy
UMITO Atami Hontei reimagines the traditional Japanese seaside villa culture of the Showa era, when literary masters, architects, and artists used these retreats as places for contemplation and creative rejuvenation. The property serves as a modern "main residence by the sea for quiet introspection."
Unlike the Taisho romanticism of UMITO Atami Bettei, UMITO Atami Hontei pursues a stripped-down, serene Showa modernism. Drawing inspiration from the substantial "estate feeling" that Showa-era masters sought, the design incorporates furniture that honors natural materials and their inherent forms, and lantern-like lighting that evokes the warm glow of Atami's historic gas lamps.
From guest room terraces, visitors can gaze out at the vast ocean, finding creative richness in quiet time spent "settling the mind and sharpening introspection" amid the silence and sound of waves.
Property Details
Facility Name: UMITO Atami Hontei
Location: 1027-79 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Total Units: 5
Floor Area (Indoor + Terrace):
- LIEN: 103.20㎡ + 45.40㎡
- AMI: 52.00㎡ + 14.40㎡
Layout:
- LIEN: 2 Bedrooms
- AMI: 1 Room
Common Areas: Entrance, Restaurant (20 seats)
Maximum Occupancy:
- LIEN: 4 guests (+2 with extra beds)
- AMI: 2 guests (+1 with extra bed)
*Floor areas are subject to change based on design and regulatory adjustments.
*Numbers in parentheses indicate additional capacity when extra beds are added.
For UMITO Atami Hontei advance document requests, pre-registration is available here.
Five Special Rooms Embracing the Five Senses
All guest rooms, the restaurant, and terraces open toward Sagami Bay, designed to offer all-day views of the ever-changing horizon and sky.
The property features two room types: LIEN (2-bedroom, 103.20㎡ + 45.40㎡ terrace) and AMI (one-room suite, 52.00㎡ + 14.40㎡ terrace). Natural materials like stone and wood are strategically incorporated throughout, showcasing artisan craftsmanship.
The exclusive on-site restaurant features 20 seats bathed in soft light reminiscent of gas lamps. In the evening, guests enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine featuring seasonal local ingredients. Morning brings a Japanese breakfast supervised by UMITO's Head Chef Ryuichi Inoue, carefully prepared with local bounty.
Built around the umami of dashi broth, the breakfast offers nourishing flavors perfect for starting the day, with an emphasis on serving everything fresh and at its peak. The peaceful morning with ocean views provides warmth and quiet vitality.
After meals, guests can unwind on the terrace with carefully selected wines and sake, savoring deep relaxation in the sea breeze.
Interior Design by Architect Ryo Takarada
Architect Ryo Takarada
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Nihon University College of Science and Technology, Department of Oceanic Architecture and Engineering. After working at design firms and general contractors, founded the range design in 2016.
Handles architectural design and interior design across a wide range of fields including hotels, ryokan, residential complexes, commercial facilities, and offices. Recent activities have expanded to include production, product design, and the book "Actual Measurements: Design Hotels Around the World" (Gakugei Publishing), challenging himself to create architecture and spaces that generate new lifestyles.
UMITO Atami The Salon: Collaboration with LEON Magazine
Through collaboration with the popular magazine LEON, THE SALON will be renamed UMITO Atami The Salon and transformed into a new space.
This villa facing the ocean will evolve into a sophisticated space that is substantial yet infused with Italian taste. Themed as "a hideaway for adults," the entire space will be woven with LEON's aesthetic sense and stylish playfulness.
Features include lighting design that plays with shadow, substantial material choices, art piece displays, and LEON-curated cocktail experiences, embodying modern "salon culture." Though newly built, it pursues the comfort of a long-beloved "private residence."
The fusion of UMITO's and LEON's worldviews creates a new vacation home experience.
UMITO's Vision for Atami's Future
UMITO operates small luxury hotels under the concept "a villa by the sea." The brand fuses the three-in-one value of "vacation home use, lodging, and investment," proposing a next-generation lifestyle.
As of February 2026, UMITO operates four locations across three areas nationwide: Onna Village in Okinawa, Kamakura in Kanagawa, and Atami in Shizuoka. Plans call for expansion to 15+ locations by 2029.
In the Atami area, UMITO Atami Bettei opened in August 2025. UMITO Atami The Cliff started its third sales phase in November, and development of UMITO Atami Riviera has also been announced, making Atami an increasingly vibrant area for UMITO.
UMITO aims for its new seaside culture to bring even greater value to Atami.
Learn more about UMITO Atami The Cliff
Learn more about UMITO Atami Riviera
UMITO continues to develop new locations both domestically and internationally, providing a new kind of richness: "a villa by the sea."
*All CG renderings are conceptual images. Actual specifications may vary.
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About UMITO: A Villa by the Sea
3-Minute UMITO Overview
https://www.youtube.com/embed/eOIGrbY-aIs
UMITO began selling shared ownership of hotels and vacation homes in 2021. Properties offering oceanfront locations across Japan—including Okinawa, Kamakura, Atami, Sesoko Island, Miyako Island, and Amami Oshima—continue to expand, functioning as both hotels and vacation homes.
Own a Luxury Hotel with Ocean Views Across Japan
UMITO develops and operates small luxury hotels in prime oceanfront locations. Purchase as many nights as you want to use, and your usable locations grow throughout Japan.
The luxury of spending time by the sea, listening to the waves. With UMITO's sustainable new system, enjoy the ocean and a free lifestyle.
Leave the Hassle to UMITO and Earn Income
Traditional vacation homes often sit unused for long periods, with burdensome management and maintenance. UMITO allows shared purchases from just 10 nights annually, adjusted to fit your lifestyle.
When you're not using it, UMITO operates it as a hotel and you receive income. All operations, building management, and maintenance are handled by UMITO.
How to Purchase UMITO
The purchase method is simple. Choose from 10 to 30 nights based on how many you want to use. Currently on sale from ¥10,800,000 for 10 nights.
Mutual Use of All UMITO Locations Nationwide
UMITO owners can use their available nights to stay at any UMITO hotel nationwide. For more about UMITO, visit the official website.
