Events around Roopt Hayama Goyoteimae

Hayama's beaches are openfrom 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 65 Best Beaches" and is also included in the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Bathing Beaches." Its location next to the Imperial Villa makes it quiet. Morito Beach is the widest in Hayama, has excellent 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. If you plan to swim, do so during the open season.

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

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

For two days once a year, Hikage Chaya, a long-established Hayama restaurant, opens its storefront for a festival. This will be its 58th year.

Highlights include the famous mochi pounding, food stalls selling takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice. There are also night stalls for yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and rock-paper-scissors candy. Live demonstrations of amezaiku (candy art) and Edo-moji calligraphy, as well as performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums, are also featured. On the La Maree side, seafood such as grilled scallops and turban shells, and grilled tuna skewers are available.

This is not a festival created for tourists, but an event that locals look forward to every year. From 4 PM to 9 PM. It's within walking distance after spending the day at Morito Beach.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. Food 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, said to have been founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo. It's the most lively two days in Hayama.

The highlight is the portable shrines. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe "Hamairi" (entering the sea while carrying the shrine)takes place (the exact day, whether on the eve or main festival, is unconfirmed due to conflicting descriptions in sources). It's a unique sight for a seaside town, worth coming to see just for this.

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

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

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets while riding galloping horses. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. General viewing is free, but regulations will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the instructions on the day. Arrive early for a good viewing spot.

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

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets while riding galloping horses. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. General viewing is free, but regulations will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the instructions on the day. Arrive early for a good viewing spot.

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

This is not a festival created for tourists, but a festival for the local people. Therefore, you can see the everyday face of this town. The shrine grounds are narrow, so 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 town's 'best' offerings line the shrine grounds.

You can visit many 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 Zushi-resident photographer Daido Moriyama. The registered tangible cultural property 'Former Honda Residence' serves as the main venue, with exhibitions also held throughout Zushi town and in the alleys of the Numa area.

Instead of a museum, it's an experience of encountering artworks while walking through the town and its historic buildings. 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 incorporated into other plans.

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

Since it's not a tourist event, it truly reflects the atmosphere of the people living in this town. It's a suitable place to spend a day with children.

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

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

One of the earliest cherry blossom viewing opportunities in Japan.The dark pink Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in February, more than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino. This is the only time of year when you can see the cherry trees lining the railway tracks and the yellow canola flowers simultaneously.

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

The azalea is Hayama's town flower. Approximately 15,000 azalea bushes are planted in Hananoki Park, next to the town hall, and the entire slope turns vibrant with color 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 primarily a place to 'quietly enjoy the flowers.' The timing of the bloom varies each year, so please check Hayama Town's blooming status page before visiting.

A giant screen is set up on the sandy 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 film itself. It gets chilly 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 a museum,private homes, studios, 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.

This is a major fireworks festival in Shonan, concentrating approximately 7,000 fireworks into less than an hour.It's characterized by being held in late May,not summer.

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, surrounding roads become very congested, so public transport or early travel is recommended.

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

Isshiki Beach is a sandy beach selected as one of CNN's "65 Best Beaches in the World" 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 widest in Hayama, with many beach houses, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

There are no lifeguards on the beach outside of the open season. If you want to swim, do so during the open season.

This is the guardian festival of Zushi. The Edo-period portable shrine, dedicated in 1937, with its karahafu (undulating gable) and urushi lacquer 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 split into different daysfor the launches.

The beauty of this town's fireworks is that you can look up at them from a very close distance on the sandy beach, as they are launched from over the sea. Since the launch time is short, it is 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 2 hours, and good items sell out quickly.We can also guide guests checking out on Sunday morning to this place as a stop on their way home.