Events around Wataya Roopt Hayama Kamiyamaguchi

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 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, 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 at the beach. If you plan to swim, do so during the open season.

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.

Completely different from the lively festivals on the seaside, this is a quiet mountain festival. 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.

This is not a flashy event. It is meant to be watched quietly. Please do not enter the sea or touch the lanterns; watch from the shore.

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

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 year marks its 58th anniversary.

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 craft 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 tuna skewers are offered.

This is not a festival created for tourists, but an event that local residents look forward to every year. From 4 PM to 9 PM. After spending the daytime at Morito Beach, it's within walking distance.

This is the Zushi Beach festival that concludes the summer vacation. Yakitori and shaved ice stalls, super ball scooping, goldfish scooping, ring toss, 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 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 shrine. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach, andthe "Hamaori" (entering the sea while carrying the shrine)is performed (the exact day, whether the eve or the main festival, varies in descriptions, so it's unconfirmed). It's a unique sight for a seaside town, and 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. Among the three days,the Yabusame ritual on the final dayis spectacular.

Ogasawara-ryu archers shoot targets from horseback at a gallop. 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 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 Shrine, 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 atop a running horse. The power of the event is conveyed even without understanding the language, so it is recommended for international guests. Generally, viewing is free, but regulations will be in place within the shrine grounds, so please follow the guidance on the day. If you want to see from a good spot, arrive early.

This is the oldest shrine festival in Hayama, 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 if you have small children, please hold their hands.

A once-a-year market where Hayama's shops gather all at once. From food and drink to bread, miscellaneous goods, and crafts, the 'best of' the town lines 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 exhibition extends throughout Zushi city and even into the alleys of the Numa area.

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 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, the atmosphere of the people living in this town comes through directly. 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 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 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. The sight of the cherry trees lining the railway and the yellow rapeseed flowers simultaneously can only be seen during this period.

It provides a reason to visit Hayama during the coldest and quietest season. The best viewing time varies depending on the blooming status, so please check the official page before heading out.

Azaleas are the town flower of Hayama. Approximately 15,000 azalea bushes are planted in Hananoki Park, next to the town hall, and the hillside is covered in 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 is fundamentally 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 visiting.

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 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 with over 30 years of history. Instead of a museum,private homes, ateliers, shops, and gardens become the venues.Walk around town with a map, enter open houses to see 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 please check the official website's program for opening days before visiting.

Walk around town with a map, enter open houses to see 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 please check the official website's program for opening days before visiting.

This is a large fireworks display in Shonan, with approximately 7,000 fireworks concentrated in just under an hour.It's held in late May, not summer,which is a unique feature.

The grand finale, perfectly synchronized with music, is a famous highlight. Zushi Beach is about 10-15 minutes by car from Hayama. On the day of the event, the surrounding roads will be very congested, so we recommend using public transportation or traveling early.

Hayama's beaches areopen from early July to late August.During this period, lifeguards are on duty and beach huts are open.

Isshiki Beach was selected as one of CNN's "65 Best Beaches in the World" and is also included in the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Beaches for Swimming." 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 beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

Outside of the open period, there are no lifeguards on the beach. If you plan to swim, do so during the open period.

This is the guardian festival of Zushi. 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" was 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 being able to look up at them from the 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 being able to look up at them from the 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 market is held only on Sunday mornings 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.Guests checking out on Sunday morning can also be directed here as a place to stop by on their way home.