Events around Roopt Hayama Isshiki

This is a museum with ocean views, built right above Isshiki Beach. Special exhibitions change every few months, and collection exhibitions can be viewed simultaneously.

It's a good place to recommend for rainy days or winter destinations. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changes, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

This is Zushi's art festival held every autumn since 2013. 2026 is a special triennial event, with participating artists from Japan and abroad, including Zushi-based photographer Daido Moriyama. The former Honda Residence, a registered tangible cultural property, serves as the main venue, with exhibitions extending throughout Zushi's streets and alleys in the Numa area.

Instead of a museum, this format allows you to encounter artworks while walking through the town and historical buildings. Admission is generally free, with only some exhibitions, live performances, and workshops requiring a fee. With a long three-week period, it can be easily combined with other plans.

This is a media art project on Zushi Beach at night, where light is projected onto the incoming white waves to create "light waves." Since no two waves are ever the same, you can sit on the beach and watch indefinitely.

It was suspended in 2025 and is being held again in 2026 after a two-year hiatus. On the first day, the 10th, Zushi Beach Candle, where candles are arranged on the beach, will also be held. It's an experience that doesn't require language, so it's easy to recommend to international guests. Please check official announcements in case of stormy weather.

This is an autumn festival where citizens are the main stars. Stalls and stages from 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 an outdoor music festival held every autumn in Zushi's Ikego no Mori. With the motto "Dance, Eat, Lie Down," you can spread out a leisure sheet and relax all day.

It's a festival where families with children can also have a good time. Please check the official website for tickets and performers.

This is the Windsurfing World Cup, where top professionals from around the world compete for speed in the waters of the Miura Peninsula. You can watch the races up close from the beach.

There are also markets and food stalls from various regions at the venue, so you can enjoy it even if you're not familiar with the sport. The first day, October 31st, will also have Halloween decorations. Competition times may shift depending on wind and waves, so please check the announcements on the day.

This is a Halloween event held at Riviera Zushi Marina, lined with palm trees. There's a parade of costumed children and a market, offering a full day of fun.

There's also a Halloween market at the neighboring Kotsubo Fishing Port on the same day, so if you're with children, it's recommended to go in costume.

This is a museum with ocean views, built right above Isshiki Beach. Special exhibitions change every few months, and collection exhibitions can be viewed simultaneously.

It's a good place to recommend for rainy days or winter destinations. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changes, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

This is a New Year's event at the fishing port. Fishermen throw mandarins 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 them, they might hit you.It's a port, so just be mindful of your footing and the direction of the throws.

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

While there are fewer events around the accommodation in winter, this is a traditional event held on the morning of January 14th. It pairs well with accommodations in Morito, which are close to the beach, allowing you to stop by during a morning stroll.

One of Japan's earliest cherry blossom viewingThe deep 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 trees lining the railway tracks and the yellow rape blossoms simultaneously.

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

This is a museum with ocean views, located directly above Isshiki Beach. Special exhibitions change every few months, and collection exhibitions can also be viewed simultaneously.

It's an easy place to recommend as a destination on rainy days or in winter. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changeovers, so please check the official schedule before visiting.as a destination. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changeovers, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

Azaleas are the town flower of Hayama. Approximately 15,000 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 festivals in some years, it is basically a place to "quietly enjoy the flowers." The timing of the bloom varies each year, so please check the Hayama Town blooming status page before you go.

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 movie itself. It gets cold after sunset, so bring something to wear and a mat.Screenings depend on the weatherso 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 venuesYou walk around town with a map, enter open houses to view artworks, and talk with 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 official website's program for opening days before visiting.

You walk around town with a map, enter open houses to view artworks, and talk with 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 official website's program for opening days before visiting.

This is a small spring annual festival at Kumano Shrine, an auxiliary shrine outside Morito Daimyojin. A Yudate Kagura (hot water purification ritual) is performed, and an archery ritual where arrows are shot in four directions also takes place. There's a simple folklore 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 festival in Shonan, concentrating approximately 7,000 fireworks into less than an hour.Its characteristic is that it's 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 will be very congested, so public transportation or early travel is recommended.

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 excellent 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 plan to swim, do so during the designated opening period.

This is the guardian deity festival of Zushi. An Edo-style portable shrine, built in 1937 with a karahafu (undulating gable) roof and finished in true lacquer, 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 each of the two venues: Isshiki Beach and Morito Beach.

The long-running "Hayama Coast Fireworks Festival" has been suspended, and since 2025, it has been held as "Hayama Coast HANABI." Previously, both venues were on the same day, but to avoid congestion,divided into different daysfor launching.

The beauty of this town's fireworks is that 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 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.

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

This is a large summer fireworks display held on the Miura Coast, 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, attracting about 100,000 visitors annually.

Since it's on a different date from the Hayama/Zushi fireworks (Hayama Coast HANABI, Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival), you can create opportunities to see multiple fireworks during your stay. The venue is 30-40 minutes by car. The date is usually early August, but please check with the Miura City Tourism Association closer to the time.

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 music live performances on a special stage, and food and drink stalls.

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

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

One of the most picturesque nights of summer in Hayama. There's no congestion like at fireworks displays, so it's a comfortable size even 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 you can visit during the Wataya terraced rice field walk.

Completely different from the glamorous festivals on the seaside, this is a quiet festival on the mountain side. Coming here, you'll realize 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 from the shore.

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

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

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

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

There's the famous mochi pounding, takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice stalls. Night stalls offer yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and rock-paper-scissors candy. There are also demonstrations of amezaiku (candy craft) and Edo characters, and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. On the La Maree side, seafood like grilled scallops and turban shells, and 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 the beach festival on Zushi Coast that concludes the 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 easily drop by before dinner.Postponed in case of rain (reserve day August 30)Therefore, please be sure to check the organizer's announcement before going.

This is the annual grand festival of Goryo Shrine, the tutelary deity of Hayama Nagara. Portable shrines (mikoshi) and floats (dashi) parade through the town.

This is not an event for tourists, but a festival that local people continue every year. Please check the shrine's announcements for dates.

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 mikoshi (portable shrines). Mikoshi from all over town gather at Morito Beach,and the "Hamaori" (entering the sea while carrying the mikoshi)is performed (it is unconfirmed whether this takes place on the eve of the festival or the main festival day, as descriptions vary in sources). This is a unique sight for 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, 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 targets from horseback while riding. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it is recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, regulations will be in place 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 of over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame ritual on the final dayis spectacular.

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

This is a "crying sumo" ritual to pray for the healthy growth of babies. It's a heartwarming ritual where the winner is decided by the crying of babies on the sumo ring.

For families with small children. You can take a memorable photo at Morito Daimyojin by the sea. The event is usually held in late September, but participation often requires advance registration, so please check the official website.

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

This is 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 hold hands with small children.

A once-a-year market where Hayama's shops gather. Food, bread, miscellaneous goods, and crafts – the "best" of the town are lined up on 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. Things sell out quickly, so go in the morning.

This is Zushi's art festival, held every autumn since 2013. 2026 is a special year held once every three years, with participating artists from Japan and abroad, including Zushi-based photographer Daido Moriyama. The registered tangible cultural property "Former Honda Residence" serves as the main venue, and the streets of Zushi and the alleys of the Numama area become stages for exhibitions.

Instead of an art museum, you encounter works while walking through the town, in historical buildings and within the town itself. Admission is generally free, with only some exhibitions, live performances, and workshops being charged. With a long duration of three weeks, it can be easily combined with other plans.

This is a market 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.It can be recommended as a place to stop by on the way home for guests checking out on Sunday morning.