Events around Roopt Hayama Collective House

Hayama's beaches areopen from early July to the end of August. During this period, lifeguards are on duty and beach houses are open.

Isshiki Beach was selected as one of CNN's "World's Best 65 Beaches" and is also included in the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Swimming Beaches." Its location next to the Imperial Villa makes it quiet. Morito Beach is the largest in Hayama, with many beach houses, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

Outside of the season, there are no lifeguards at the beach. If you want to swim, do so during the open season.

This is a Bon Odori dance held on the sandy beach. A yagura (scaffolding) is set up with the sunset over the sea and Mt. Fuji in the background.

One of the most picturesque nights of Hayama's summer. There's no fireworks-like crowd, so it's a manageable size even for families with small children.

This is the festival of the local deity of the terraced rice field village. It enshrines the gods of bountiful harvests and food, and is a shrine you can visit during the Wataya terraced rice field walk.

A quiet festival on the mountain side, completely different from the lively festivals on the seaside. Coming here reveals that Hayama is not just a "sea town."

At the end of Obon, lanterns are floated out to sea from Morito Beach to send off ancestors. After sunset, the lights gradually drift away into the distance.

This is not a flashy event. It is meant to be watched quietly. Please do not enter the sea or touch the lanterns; observe from the shore.

This is a local festival in Shimo-Yamaguchi. Although it's a small festival, a portable shrine parades through the area, and evening stalls line the streets.

It's a time to see Hayama at the end of summer from a non-touristy perspective.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. Stalls selling yakitori and shaved ice, super ball scooping, goldfish scooping, ring toss, and masks – all the typical Japanese summer festival stalls line the sandy beach.

It's a short festival, only an hour and a half in the evening, so you can drop by before dinner.Postponed in case of rain (reserve day August 30), so please be sure to check the organizer's announcement before going.

This is the annual grand festival of Morito Daimyojin Shrine, said to have been founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo. It's the most exciting two days in Hayama.

The highlight is the portable shrines. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe "Hamaori" (entering the sea while carrying the shrine)is performed (the exact day, whether it's the eve or the main festival, varies in sources and is unconfirmed). It's a sight unique to a seaside town, and it's worth coming just to see it.

The beach will be crowded. Wear shoes that can get wet.

This is the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with a history of over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame ritual on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from horseback. The power is palpable even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. While general viewing is free, there will be restrictions within the shrine grounds, so please follow the instructions on the day. Arrive early if you want a good viewing spot.

This is the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which has continued for over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji (horseback archery ritual) on the final dayis a highlight.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from atop a running horse. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, regulations will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the guidance on the day. If you want a good viewing spot, arrive early.

This is the festival of Hayama's oldest shrine, said to have a history of over 1250 years. Portable shrines are carried, and night stalls line the shrine grounds.

It's not an event created for tourists, but a festival for the local people. That's why you can see the everyday face of this town. The shrine grounds are narrow, so please hold hands with small children.

A once-a-year market where Hayama's shops gather all at once. From food and drink to bread, miscellaneous goods, and crafts, the 'best of' the town lines the shrine grounds.

You can visit individual shops that are usually scattered throughout the town all at once, so if you're only going out once during your stay, this is the place. Items sell out quickly, so go in the morning.

This is a triennial art festival featuring domestic and international artists, including photographer Daido Moriyama, who resides in Zushi. With the registered tangible cultural property 'Former Honda Residence' as the main venue, the streets of Zushi and the alleys of the Numama area become the stage for exhibitions.

It's not a museum, but a format where you encounter artworks while walking through the town, amidst historical buildings and the urban landscape. Admission is generally free, with only some exhibitions, live performances, and workshops requiring a fee. With a long duration of three weeks, it can be easily combined with other plans.

This is an autumn festival where citizens are the main attraction. Stalls and stages by local organizations line the spacious grassy park.

Because it's not a tourist event, the atmosphere of the people living in this town comes through directly. It's a suitable place for families with children to spend a day.

This is a New Year's event at the fishing port. Fishermen throw oranges from their boats, and people gathered catch them.

It's a festival that doesn't require language, so international visitors can enjoy it as is.If you're not ready to catch, you might get hit.Be careful of your footing at the port and the direction of the throws.

One of Japan's earliest cherry blossom viewings.More than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino, the deep pink Kawazu-zakura bloom in February. This is the only time of year when you can see the trees along the railway line and the yellow of the rape blossoms simultaneously.

It provides a reason to visit Hayama during the coldest and quietest season. The best viewing period may shift depending on the blooming status, so please check the official page before heading out.

Azaleas are the town flower of Hayama. Approximately 15,000 azalea bushes are planted in Hananoki Park, next to the town hall, and the entire hillside is colored from mid to late April.

Admission is free, and you can enter in the morning or evening. While there are years when a festival is held, it is fundamentally a 'place to quietly enjoy the flowers.' The timing of the bloom varies by year, so please check Hayama Town's blooming status page before you go.

A giant screen is set up on the beach, and movies are shown from dusk. Zushi Beach transforms into an outdoor cinema for two weeks during Golden Week.

There are also music and food stalls, and the main attraction is 'spending time on the beach' rather than the movie itself. It gets cold after sunset, so bring something to wear and a mat.Screenings depend on the weather,so it's best to check the official announcement on the day before heading out.

A town-wide art festival that has continued for over 30 years. Instead of museums,private homes, ateliers, shops, and gardens become the venues.Walk through the town with a map, enter open houses to see artworks, and talk with the creators. These three weeks offer the best glimpse into the essence of Hayama. Venues may be open or closed on different days, so please check the official website's program for opening days before visiting.

Walk through the town with a map, enter open houses to see artworks, and talk with the creators. These three weeks offer the best glimpse into the essence of Hayama. Venues may be open or closed on different days, so please check the official website's program for opening days before visiting.

Approximately 7,000 fireworks are launched in just under an hour, making this one of Shonan's largest fireworks festivals.It's not in summer, but in late May.This is a distinctive feature. The grand finale, perfectly synchronized with music, is a highlight. Zushi Beach is about 10-15 minutes by car from Hayama. On the day of the event, the surrounding roads get very congested, so we recommend using public transportation or traveling early.

The grand finale, perfectly synchronized with music, is a highlight. Zushi Beach is about 10-15 minutes by car from Hayama. On the day of the event, the surrounding roads get very congested, so we recommend using public transportation or traveling early.

Hayama's swimming beaches areopen from early July to the end of August.During this period, lifeguards are on duty and beach houses are open.

Isshiki Beach was selected as one of CNN's "World's Best 65 Beaches" and is also included in the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Swimming Beaches." Located next to the Imperial Villa, it is a quiet beach. Morito Beach is the largest in Hayama, with many beach houses, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

Outside of the opening period, there are no lifeguards at the sea. If you want to swim, do so during the opening period.

This is the guardian festival of Zushi. The Edo-style portable shrine, donated in 1937, with its karahafu gable and lacquered finish, parades through the city accompanied by flutes and drums.

If Hayama's festival is a "beach festival," this is a "town festival." In terms of the splendor of the portable shrine itself, it is the best in this area.

A summer tradition in Hayama. Fireworks are launched intensively for 10 minutes at two venues: Isshiki Beach and Morito Beach.

The long-running "Hayama Coast Fireworks Festival" was suspended, and since 2025, it has been held as "Hayama Coast HANABI." Previously, both venues were on the same day, but to avoid congestion,they are now launched on separate days.This town's fireworks are great because you can look up at them from the beach, very close to where they are launched over the sea. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

This town's fireworks are great because you can look up at them from the beach, very close to where they are launched over the sea. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

This market is held only on Sunday mornings in front of the fisheries cooperative. Vegetables, fish, bread, cakes, and Hayama specialties are available.

It ends in two hours, and good items sell out quickly.Guests checking out on Sunday morning can also be directed here as a place to stop by on their way home.