Events around Roopt Hayama Nagara

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 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 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 Bon Odori dance held on the sandy beach. A yagura (scaffolding) is set up with the sunset over the ocean and Mt. Fuji in the background.

It's one of the most picturesque nights of Hayama's summer. There's no fireworks-like crowd, so it's a manageable size even for those with small children.

This is the festival of the tutelary deity of the terraced rice field village. It enshrines the god of bountiful harvests and food, and it's a shrine you can visit during Wataya's terraced rice field walk.

It's a quiet mountain-side festival, completely different from the lively festivals on the seaside. 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 offshore.

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

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

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

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

There are 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 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 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. From 4 PM to 9 PM. It's within walking distance after spending the day at Morito Beach.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. Street stalls for 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 August 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. It's the most exciting two days in Hayama.

The highlight is the portable shrines. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe "Hamaori" (entering the sea while carrying the portable shrine)is performed (the specific day, whether it's the eve or the main festival, varies in different sources and is unconfirmed). It's a sight unique 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 Shrine, with a history of over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji (horseback archery ritual) on the final dayis spectacular.

Ogasawara-ryu archers shoot arrows at targets while riding galloping horses. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it is highly recommended for international guests. While general viewing is free, regulations will be in place 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 Shrine, with a history of over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji (horseback archery ritual) on the final dayis spectacular.

Ogasawara-ryu archers shoot arrows at targets while riding galloping horses. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it is highly recommended for international guests. While general viewing is free, regulations will be in place 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 a history of over 1250 years. Portable shrines are carried, and night stalls line the shrine grounds.

It's 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 please hold hands with small children.

This is a once-a-year market where Hayama's shops gather all at once. From food and drink to bread, sundries, and crafts, the town's 'best' offerings line 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 photographer Daido Moriyama, who resides in Zushi. With the registered tangible cultural property 'Former Honda Residence' as the main venue, the entire town of Zushi, including the alleys of the Numa area, becomes a stage for exhibitions.

Instead of a museum, it's a format where you encounter artworks in historical buildings and throughout the town while walking. 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 incorporated into other plans.

This is an autumn festival where citizens are the main attraction. Stalls from local organizations and stages 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 for families with children to spend a day.

This is a New Year's event at the fishing port. Fishermen throw tangerines from their 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 them, they'll hit you.Since it's a port, just be careful of your footing and the direction of the throws.

One of Japan's earliest cherry blossom viewings.More than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino, 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 of the rape blossoms simultaneously.

It provides 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 fundamentally 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, making the 'time spent on the beach' the main attraction 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 museums,but in private homes, studios, shops, and gardenswhich serve as venues.

Walk through the town with a map, enter open houses to see artworks, and talk with the artists. This is the best three weeks to see 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 one of the largest fireworks festivals in Shonan, with approximately 7,000 fireworks launched in just under an hour.It's distinctive for being held in late May,not in 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 we recommend using public transport or traveling early.

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 "65 Best Beaches in the World" and is also on 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 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. 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 lacquered 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 them from a very close distance on the beach, as 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.

The beauty of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at them from a very close distance on the beach, as 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 market is held only on Sunday mornings in front of the fishery 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 as a place for guests checking out on Sunday morning to stop by on their way home.