Events around Roopt Hayama Morito

Hayama's swimming beaches areopen from early July to the end of August.During this period, lifeguards are on duty and beach huts 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 widest in Hayama, has many beach huts, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji over 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 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 guardian deity of the terraced rice field village. It enshrines the gods of bountiful harvest and food, and is a shrine you can visit during the Wataya terraced rice field walk.

It's a quiet mountain-side festival, 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'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 Shimo-Yamaguchi area. Although it's a small festival, portable shrines parade through the district, and in the evening, street stalls line up.

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 will be its 58th time.

There's the famous mochi-pounding, food stalls selling takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice. Night stalls offer yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and janken candy. There are also demonstrations of amezaiku (candy craft) and Edo-moji calligraphy, and performances by the Shrine Ohayashi Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. On the adjacent La Maree side, you'll find grilled seafood like scallops and turban shells, and grilled tuna skewers.

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, so you can stop by after spending the day at Morito Beach.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. Street 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 8/30)so please be sure to check the organizer's announcement before going.

This is the major 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 shrines (mikoshi). Mikoshi from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe 'Hamaori' (entering the sea while carrying the mikoshi) takes place(the exact day, whether the eve or the main festival, is unconfirmed due to conflicting information in sources). This is a unique sight 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, continuing for over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji 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, so it is recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, restrictions will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the guidance on the day. If you want a good spot, arrive early.

This is the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, continuing for over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji 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, so it is recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, restrictions will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the guidance on the day. If you want a good spot, arrive early.

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

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 all at once. From food and drink, bread, and miscellaneous goods to crafts, the town's "best" offerings 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. With the registered tangible cultural property "Former Honda Residence" as the main venue, the entire town of Zushi, from the city center to the alleys of the Numa area, becomes a stage for exhibitions.

Instead of a museum, it's 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 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 from local organizations line the spacious grassy park.

Because it's not a tourist event, it truly reflects the atmosphere of the people who live in this town. It's a great 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 the gathered people 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 the earliest cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.More than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino, the deep pink Kawazu-zakura bloom in February. This is the only time you can see the rows of trees along the railway line and the yellow of the canola flowers simultaneously.

It's 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 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 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 becomes an outdoor cinema for just two weeks during Golden Week.

There are also music and food stalls, and the main attraction is the "time spent 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. Not in an art museum, butprivate homes, studios, shops, and gardens become the venuesthemselves.

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 official website's program for opening days before visiting.

Approximately 7,000 fireworks are launched in under an hour, making it one of Shonan's largest fireworks festivals.Its distinctive feature is that it's held in late May,not in summer.

The grand finale, perfectly synchronized with music, is a highlight. Zushi Beach is about a 10-15 minute drive from Hayama. Roads in the area will be very congested on the day, 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 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 quiet. Morito Beach is the widest in Hayama, has many beach houses, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

Outside of this period, there are no lifeguards at sea. If you plan to swim, do so during the open season.

This is the guardian festival of Zushi. The Edo-style portable shrine, with its karahafu gable and black 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 beauty 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 beach. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

The beauty 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 beach. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

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