Kiunkaku (起雲閣) is a villa loved by many great writers of Japan. The main building and annex retain their traditional Japanese architecture, while the unique Western-style building mixes foreign architectural styles with Japanese ones, and the garden is rich and green. It was originally built as a villa in the Taisho period but used as a ryokan (旅館 - Japanese inn) later on. In 2000 ownership passed to Atami city and it was opened to the public. Historically and culturally valuable decorations are littered throughout, so you can enjoy every nook and cranny of the building.