Events around Roopt Hayama Nagara

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 recommended destination for rainy days or winter. 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 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.

The venue also features a market and food stalls from various regions, so you can enjoy it even if you're not familiar with the sport. The first day, October 31, will also have Halloween decorations. Competition times may change 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, making it enjoyable for a whole day.

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 recommended destination for rainy days or winter. 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 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 on Little New Year's Day, where New Year's decorations and amulets are burned on Morito Beach. Flames rise on the clear winter beach, wishing for good health throughout the year.

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

One of Japan's earliest cherry blossom viewings. 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 trees along the railway line and the yellow canola flowers 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 check the official page before you go.

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 recommended destination for rainy days or winter. 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.

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 slope turns colorful from mid to late April.

Admission is free, and you can enter in the morning or evening. Some years there is a festival, but it is basically a place to "quietly view flowers." The timing of the bloom varies from year to 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 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 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 art museums,private homes, studios, shops, and gardens become the venuesYou 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 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 depending on the day, 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 the Morito Daimyojin precincts. Yudate Kagura (hot water ritual dance) is performed, and a ritual where arrows are shot in four directions also takes place. There is a simple superstition that picking up a shot arrow will bring happiness for a year.

It's not a large festival for tourists, but an event within 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.It's held in late May, not summer,which is a distinctive feature.

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 crowded on the day, so we recommend using public transport or leaving early.

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 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 well-equipped 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 on the beach. 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 (undulating gable) and true 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 intensively 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 launched on separate days.The beauty of this town's fireworks is that you can look up at them from the sandy 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.

The beauty of this town's fireworks is that you can look up at them from the sandy 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 (scaffolding) 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 watching and imitating,so it's actually recommended for international guests. The purpose of this place is the experience of "mixing in with a local summer festival" itself.

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 highlight, attracting about 100,000 visitors each year.

It's held on a different date from the Hayama/Zushi fireworks (Hayama Coast HANABI, Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival), so 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 Tourist Association closer to the time.

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

Spending time with the harbor lined with yachts and the sea in the background is unique to this place. The atmosphere is family-friendly.

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. It's not as crowded as fireworks, so it's a comfortable size even for families with small children.

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

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 Beach to send off ancestors. After sunset, the lights gradually drift away offshore.

This is not a flashy event. It is something to be watched 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 district, and evening stalls line the streets.

It's a time 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 year.

There will be famous mochi pounding, takoyaki, yakitori, and shaved ice stalls. Night stalls will offer yo-yo fishing, target practice, ring toss, and rock-paper-scissors candy. There will also be demonstrations of candy craft and Edo characters, and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese drums. On the adjacent La Mare side, there will be grilled scallops and turban shells, tuna skewers, and other seafood.

This is not a festival created for tourists, but an event that local people 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 that marks the end of summer vacation. Yakitori and shaved ice stalls, 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)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 Nagara, Hayama. A portable shrine and floats 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 the schedule.

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,and the 'Hamadori' (entering the sea while carrying the shrine)is performed (the specific day, whether it's the eve or the main festival, is unclear due to conflicting information). It's a scene unique to a seaside town and 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 (horseback archery ritual) on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot targets from horseback while riding. The power is conveyed even if you don't understand the language, so it's recommended for international guests. Viewing is generally free, but 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, 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 arrows at targets from horseback while riding. 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 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 voice of the baby on the sumo ring.

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

This is the festival of Hayama's oldest shrine, said to have a history of over 1250 years. Portable shrines are carried, and stalls line the shrine grounds.

It's not a festival made for tourists, but for the local people. That's why you can see the ordinary 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. From food and drink to bread, miscellaneous goods, and crafts, the town's "best" products line the shrine grounds.

You can visit many 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. Items sell out quickly, so go in the morning.

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 registered tangible cultural property "Former Honda Residence" serves as the main venue, with exhibitions extending throughout Zushi town and even into the alleys of the Numama area.

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 requiring a fee. 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's local 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.