Events around Roopt Hayama Gozentei-mae

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

The highlight is the portable shrine (mikoshi). Mikoshi from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe 'Hamaori' ritual, where they enter the sea while carrying the mikoshi,is performed (it is unconfirmed whether this occurs on the eve of the festival or the main festival, as descriptions vary in different sources). It's a unique sight for a town by the sea, and 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, with a history spanning over 800 years. Among the three days,the Yabusame ritual on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from horseback while riding. The power of the performance is conveyed 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. If you want a good viewing spot, arrive early.

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

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from horseback while riding. The power of the performance is conveyed 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. 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 (mikoshi) are paraded, and night stalls line the shrine grounds.

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

This is an annual market where Hayama's shops gather all at once. From food and drink to bread, miscellaneous goods, and crafts, the town's 'best' items line the shrine grounds.

You can visit individual shops that are usually scattered throughout the town all at once, so if you only go 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.

Instead of a museum, it's a format where you encounter artworks while walking through the town, in historical buildings and urban spaces. 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 participants. Stalls and stages by local organizations line the spacious grassy park.

Since it's not a tourist event, you can experience the authentic 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, they will hit you.It's a port, so watch your footing and only the direction of throwing.

This is a fire ritual on Little New Year's Day where New Year's decorations and amulets are burned on Morito Beach. Flames rise on the clear winter beach, and people pray for good health throughout the year.

In winter, there are fewer events around the accommodation, but this is an annual event on the morning of January 14th. It's a perfect match for accommodations in Morito, which are very close to the beach, allowing you to stop by during a morning stroll.

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

It's a reason to come to Hayama during the coldest, quietest season. The best viewing time varies depending on the blooming status, so please check the official page before you go.

Azaleas are the town flower of Hayama. Approximately 15,000 bushes are planted in Hananoki Park next to the town hall, and the entire slope turns colorful from mid to late April.

Admission is free, and you can enter in the morning or evening. There are years when a festival is held, but it is basically a "place to quietly view flowers." The timing of the bloom varies each year, so please check Hayama Town's blooming status page before you go.

A giant screen is set up on the sandy beach, and movies are shown from dusk. Zushi Beach becomes 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 chilly after sunset, so bring something to wear and a mat to sit on.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. Not in museums, butprivate homes, studios, shops, and gardens become the venues as they are.Walk around town with a map, enter open houses to see artworks, and talk to the creators. These three weeks offer the best glimpse into the essence of Hayama. Venues may be open or closed depending on the day, so please check the program on the official website for opening days before visiting.

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

This is a small spring annual festival of Kumano Shrine, an auxiliary shrine outside Morito Daimyojin Shrine. Yudate Kagura (hot water ritual dance) is performed, and a ritual where arrows are shot in four directions also takes place. There is a simple superstition that picking up a shot arrow brings happiness for a year.

It's not a large festival for tourists, but an event embedded in the local life of Hayama. It's held on the fixed date of May 15th.

This is a major fireworks display in Shonan, with approximately 7,000 fireworks concentrated in 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 a 10-15 minute drive from Hayama. The surrounding roads get very crowded on the day, so we recommend using public transport or leaving 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 Bathing Beaches." Its location next to the Imperial Villa makes it quiet. Morito Beach is the widest in Hayama, has well-equipped 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 this period. If you plan to swim, do so during the open season.

This is the festival of Zushi's guardian deity. The Edo-style portable shrine, with its karahafu (undulating gable) and true lacquer finish, dedicated in 1937, 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 intensely 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 launched on the same day, but to avoid congestion,they are now launched on separate days.The charm of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at fireworks launched from over the sea, from a very close distance on the sandy beach. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

The charm of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at fireworks launched from over the sea, from a very close distance on the sandy beach. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

This is a neighborhood association's Bon Odori. A yagura (scaffold) is set up in the elementary school grounds, food stalls appear, and locals dance in a circle.

It's not a tourist event, so information is only in Japanese. Nevertheless,you can join the dance by imitating others,so it's actually recommended for international guests. The purpose of this place is the experience of "joining a local summer festival" itself.

This is a large summer fireworks display held at Miura Kaigan, in the south of the Miura Peninsula. Approximately 2,000 fireworks are launched, with the "underwater fireworks" that open in a fan shape from the water being a specialty. About 100,000 people visit each year.

It's on a different date from the Hayama/Zushi fireworks (Hayama Kaigan HANABI, Zushi Kaigan Fireworks Display), so you can have multiple chances to see fireworks during your stay. The venue is about 30-40 minutes by car. The schedule is usually in early August, but please check with the Miura City Tourist Association closer to the date.

The Hayama Marina Harbor Yard, usually only accessible to authorized personnel, is open to the public for this one day. It's a summer day with hula and live music on a special stage, and food and drink stalls.

Spending time with the harbor and sea as a backdrop, lined with yachts, is unique to this place. The atmosphere is welcoming for families.

This is a Bon Odori held on the sandy beach. A yagura (scaffold) 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 crowding like at fireworks displays, so it's a comfortable size for families with small children.

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

It's a quiet festival on the mountain side, completely different from the lively festivals on the seaside. Coming here makes you realize that Hayama is not just a "sea town."

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

It's not a flashy event. It's something to watch quietly. Please watch from the beach without entering the sea or touching the lanterns.

This is a local festival in Shimoyamaguchi. It's a small festival, but a portable shrine parades through the area, and evening stalls line up.

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

This is a two-day festival where Hayama's long-established Hikage Chaya opens its storefront once a year. This will be its 58th time.

There are famous mochi pounding, takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice stalls. Night stalls offer yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and janken ame (rock-paper-scissors candy). There are also demonstrations of amezaiku (candy craft) and Edo-moji (Edo-period calligraphy), and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. On the adjacent La Maree side, seafood such as grilled scallops and turban shells, and tuna skewers are available.

It's not a festival created for tourists, but an event that locals look forward to every year. From 16:00 to 21:00. It's within walking distance, so you can stop by after spending the day at Morito Kaigan.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Kaigan that marks the end of summer vacation. Stalls selling yakitori, 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 easily stop by before dinner.Postponed in case of rain (reserve day 8/30)so please be sure to check the organizer's announcement before going.

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

It ends in 2 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.