Events around Roopt Hayama Isshiki

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 Beaches 65" 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 spot. 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.

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 it's a small festival, 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, Hayama's long-established Hikage Chaya opens its storefront for a festival. This year marks its 58th occurrence.

Highlights include the famous mochi pounding, takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice stalls. There are also night stalls like yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and rock-paper-scissors candy, as well as demonstrations of candy artistry and Edo calligraphy, and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. 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. It runs from 4 PM to 9 PM. After spending the day at Morito Beach, it's within walking distance.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach, marking 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 drop by before dinner.Postponed in case of rain (reserve day Aug 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. These are the two most lively days in Hayama.

The highlight is the portable shrine. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe "Hamamairi" (entering the sea while carrying the shrine)is performed (the specific day, whether the eve or the main festival, varies in different sources and is unconfirmed). It's 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 this event is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. While general viewing is free, there will be restricted areas within the shrine grounds, so please follow the guidance 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 this event is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. While general viewing is free, there will be restricted areas 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 over 1250 years of history. A portable shrine is paraded, and night stalls line the shrine grounds.

This is not a festival 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. 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'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 the streets of Zushi and the alleys of the Numa area becoming exhibition stages.

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 being charged. 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.

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 tangerines from their boats, and people gathered below 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.It's a port, so watch your step and the direction of the throws.

One of Japan's earliest cherry blossom viewingevents. The deep pink Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in February, more than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino. This is the only time you can see the rows of trees along the railway line and the yellow of the rape blossoms simultaneously.

It provides a reason to come to Hayama during the coldest and quietest season. The best viewing period varies depending on the blooming status, so 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 hillside 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's 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 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 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 view artworks, and talk with the creators. These three weeks offer the best insight into the essence of Hayama. Venues may be open or closed on different days, so check the official website's program for opening days before you visit.

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

This is a large fireworks display in Shonan, concentrating approximately 7,000 fireworks into less than an hour.It's distinctive for 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. The surrounding roads get very congested on the day, so public transport or early travel is recommended.

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

Isshiki Beach is a sandy beach selected as one of CNN's "World's Best Beaches 65" 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 widest beach 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 on the sea. If you want to swim, do so during the open period.

This is the festival of Zushi's guardian deity. The Edo-style portable shrine, donated in 1937, with its karahafu gable and genuine 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 intensely for 10 minutes at 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,they are now held on separate days.The charm of this town's fireworks is that you can look up at the fireworks launched from above the sea from a very close distance on the beach. Since the launch time is short, it is recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

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

Every Sunday morning, a market is held in front of the fishing cooperative. Vegetables, fish, bread, cakes, and Hayama's specialty products 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.