Events around Wataya Roopt Hayama Kamiyamaguchi

Hayama BeachFrom early July to the end of AugustThe beach will be open. During this period, lifeguards will be on duty and beach huts will be open for business.

Isshiki Beach is a sandy beach that 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." It is quiet due to its location next to the Imperial Villa. Morito Beach is the widest beach in Hayama, has plenty of beach huts, and in the evening you can see Mount Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

There are no lifeguards in the sea outside of the designated swimming season. If you want to swim, do so during the swimming season.

This is a Bon Odori dance held on the beach. A platform is erected with the setting sun over the sea and Mount Fuji as its backdrop.

One of the most picturesque nights in Hayama during the summer. It's not as crowded as a fireworks display, making it a comfortable experience even for families with small children.

This is the festival of the local guardian deity of the terraced rice field village. The god of abundant harvests and food is enshrined here, and it's a shrine that you'll want to stop by when strolling through Wataya's terraced rice fields.

This is a quiet festival on the mountain side, completely different from the lively festivals on the seaside. When you come here, you realize that Hayama is more than just a "sea town."

At the end of the Obon festival, lanterns are floated out to sea from Morito Beach to send off the ancestors. After sunset, the lights slowly drift further out to sea.

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

This is a local festival in Shimoyamaguchi. It's a small festival, but a portable shrine is carried around the area, and in the evening, stalls line the streets.

This is the time to see Hayama at the end of summer from a perspective other than that of a tourist.

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. There are stalls selling grilled chicken and shaved ice, as well as games like super ball scooping, goldfish scooping, ring toss, and masks. All the stalls you'd expect at a Japanese summer festival line the sandy beach.

It's a short festival that only lasts an hour and a half in the evening, so you can easily drop by before dinner.Postponed due to rain (reserve date: August 30)Therefore, be sure to check the organizer's announcement before you go.

This is the annual grand festival of Morito Daimyojin, a shrine said to have been founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo. It's the two most exciting days in Hayama.

The main attraction is the portable shrines. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Beach."Hamairi" is a ritual where people carry their belongings into the sea.This event takes place (it's uncertain whether it's on the eve of the festival or the main festival day, as different sources describe it differently). 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 you don't mind getting wet.

This is the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which has been held for over 800 years.The Yabusame ritual on the final dayIt was breathtaking.

Ogasawara-ryu archers shoot arrows at targets from horseback. The spectacle is so impressive that it transcends language barriers, making it highly recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, restrictions will be in place on the temple grounds, so please follow the instructions given on the day. Arrive early if you want a good viewing spot.

This is the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which has been held for over 800 years.The Yabusame ritual on the final dayIt was breathtaking.

Ogasawara-ryu archers shoot arrows at targets from horseback. The spectacle is so impressive that it transcends language barriers, making it highly recommended for international guests. While viewing is generally free, restrictions will be in place on the temple grounds, so please follow the instructions given on the day. Arrive early if you want a good viewing spot.

This is the oldest shrine festival in Hayama, said to have a history of over 1250 years. A portable shrine is carried through the streets, and stalls line the shrine grounds.

This isn't a tourist attraction; it's a festival for the local people. That's why you can see the everyday face of this town. The temple grounds are small, so please hold hands if you're bringing small children.

This annual market brings together shops from all over Hayama. From food and drinks to bread, general goods, and crafts, the best of the town are lined up on the temple grounds.

This is the place to visit all the small, independent shops that are usually scattered throughout town, if you're only going out once during your stay. They sell out quickly, so go in the morning.

This is a triennial art festival featuring artists from Japan and abroad, including Zushi-based photographer Daido Moriyama. The main venue is the "Former Honda Residence," a registered tangible cultural property, but the exhibition space extends to the streets of Zushi and even the alleys of the Numama district.

This event isn't held in a museum, but rather as an experience where you encounter artworks within historical buildings and the town itself while walking around. Admission is generally free, with only some exhibitions, live performances, and workshops requiring a fee. The event runs for three weeks, making it easy to fit into other plans.

This is an autumn festival where the citizens are the main focus. Stalls and stages run by local organizations line the large grassy park.

Since it's not a tourist event, you get a real feel for the atmosphere of the people who live in this town. It's a great place to spend a day with your children.

This is a New Year's event at the fishing port. Fishermen throw oranges from their boats, and the assembled people try to catch them.

Since it's a festival that transcends language barriers, visitors from abroad can enjoy it without any language barriers.If you're not prepared to take it, you'll get hit.Since it's a harbor, just be careful of your footing and the direction you're throwing.

The earliest cherry blossom viewing in JapanIt is one of the cherry trees. More than a month earlier than Somei Yoshino cherry trees, 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 tracks and the yellow of the rapeseed blossoms at the same time.

This is the perfect time to visit Hayama, as it's the coldest and quietest season. The best time to see the flowers varies depending on the blooming status, so be sure to check the official website before you go.

Azaleas are the official flower of Hayama town. Approximately 15,000 azalea bushes are planted in Hananoki Park next to the town hall, and the entire hillside is covered in vibrant colors from mid- to late April.

Admission is free, and you can enter in the morning or evening. There are years when festivals are held, but basically it is a place to quietly enjoy the flowers. The timing of the blooming varies from year to year, so please check the Hayama Town flowering status page before you go.

A giant screen will be erected on the beach, and movies will be shown from dusk onwards. For two weeks during Golden Week, Zushi Beach will become an outdoor movie theater.

With music and food stalls, the focus is more on "spending time on the beach" than on the movie itself. It gets chilly after sunset, so be sure to bring something to wear over your clothes and a mat to sit on.The screening will be weather-dependent.Therefore, it's best to check the official announcement on the day before you go.

A town-wide art festival that has been going on for over 30 years. Not a museum,Private homes, studios, shops, and gardens are used as venues.This is what it will be.

Walk around town with a map in hand, enter open houses to see artwork, and talk to the creators. These three weeks offer the best glimpse into the heart of Hayama. Venues are open on some days and closed on others, so please check the official website's program for the dates before you go.

This is one of the largest fireworks displays in Shonan, with approximately 7,000 fireworks launched in just under an hour.Not summer, but late MayIts distinguishing feature is that it is held in this manner.

The grand finale, perfectly synchronized with the music, is a highlight. Zushi Beach is about a 10-15 minute drive from Hayama. The surrounding roads will be extremely congested on the day of the event, so we recommend using public transportation or leaving early.

Hayama BeachFrom early July to the end of AugustThe beach will be open. During this period, lifeguards will be on duty and beach huts will be open for business.

Isshiki Beach is a sandy beach that 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." It is quiet due to its location next to the Imperial Villa. Morito Beach is the widest beach in Hayama, has plenty of beach huts, and in the evening you can see Mount Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

There are no lifeguards in the ocean outside of the designated swimming season. If you want to swim, do so during the swimming season.

This is the festival of the guardian shrine of Zushi. An Edo-style portable shrine, decorated with a curved gable roof and genuine lacquer, which was dedicated in 1937, is paraded through the city accompanied by flutes and drums.

If the Hayama festival is a "beach festival," then this one is a "town festival." In terms of the magnificence of the portable shrine itself, it's the best in this area.

A summer tradition in Hayama. Fireworks are launched in a concentrated 10-minute period at two locations: Isshiki Beach and Morito Beach.

The long-running "Hayama Coast Fireworks Festival" was suspended and has been held as "Hayama Coast HANABI" since 2025. Previously, it was held at two venues on the same day, but to avoid congestion...Divided into separate daysIt ended up being launched.

The best thing about the fireworks in this town is that you can watch them from a very close distance on the beach as they are launched from over the sea. Since the fireworks display is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before it starts.

This market is held only on Sunday mornings in front of the fishermen's cooperative. Vegetables, fish, bread, cakes, and local Hayama specialties are on display.

It only lasts two hours, and the best items sell out very quickly.It can also be a place that guests checking out on Sunday mornings can stop by on their way out.