Events around Roopt Hayama Nagara

This is the annual grand 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 'Hamamairi' (entering the sea while carrying the mikoshi)takes place (the exact day, whether on the eve or main festival, is uncertain due to conflicting information). It's a unique sight for a seaside town, worth coming just to see.

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 Shinji on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from horseback while galloping. The power is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it's recommended for international guests. General viewing is free, but regulations will be in place within the grounds, so please follow the guidance 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. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from horseback while galloping. The power is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it's recommended for international guests. General viewing is free, but regulations will be in place within the grounds, so please follow the guidance 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. 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 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, general goods, and crafts, the 'best of' the town lines 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-based photographer Daido Moriyama. With the registered tangible cultural property 'Former Honda Residence' as the main venue, the streets of Zushi and even the alleys of the Numa area become stages for exhibitions.

It's not a museum, but a format where you encounter artworks in historical buildings and throughout the town as you walk. 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 stars. Stalls and stages by local organizations line the spacious grassy park.

Because 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 boats, and people gathered 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 watch your footing and the direction of throwing.

This is a fire ritual held on Morito Beach during Koshogatsu (Little New Year), where New Year's decorations and charms are burned. 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 a regular event on the morning of January 14th. It's a good match for the Morito accommodation, which is very close to the beach, and you can stop by during your morning walk.

One of the earliest cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.More than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino, the deep pink Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in February. This is the only time of year when you can see the rows of trees along the railway line and the yellow rape blossoms 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 azalea 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 years when festivals are held, it is generally 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 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 art museums,private homes, ateliers, shops, and gardens become the venues.You 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 on different days, so please check the program on the official website for opening days before visiting.

You 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 on different days, so please check the program on the official website 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 ritual dance) is performed, and an archery ritual where arrows are shot in four directions also takes place. There's a simple legend 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.A distinctive feature 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 get very congested, so public transport or early travel is recommended.

Hayama's 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 65 Best 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 well-equipped 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 the sea. If you plan to swim, do so during the open season.

This is the guardian deity festival of Zushi. The Edo-style portable shrine, donated in 1937, with its karahafu (undulating gable) and urushi lacquer finish, parades through the city accompanied by flutes and drums.

If Hayama's festivals are "beach festivals," this is a "town festival." In terms of the splendor of the portable shrine itself, it's one of 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 Kaigan Fireworks Festival" was suspended, and since 2025, it has been held as "Hayama Kaigan HANABI." Previously, both venues were 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 the fireworks launched 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 at least 30 minutes before the start time.

The charm of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at the fireworks launched 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 at least 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 itself of "joining a local summer festival."

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, attracting about 100,000 visitors every year.

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

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

The unique experience here is spending time with the harbor full of yachts and the sea in the background. 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 Hayama's summer. There's no crowding like at fireworks, 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.

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 offshore.

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 the streets.

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

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

There's the famous mochi-tsuki (rice pounding), food stalls selling takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice. Night stalls offer yo-yo fishing, target shooting, ring toss, and rock-paper-scissors candy. There are also demonstrations of candy art and Edo characters, and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. On the adjacent 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, 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. 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 30th), 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's specialty products are available.

It ends in 2 hours, and good items sell out quickly.It can also be recommended as a place for guests checking out on Sunday morning to stop by on their way home.