Events around Wataya Roopt Hayama Kamiyamaguchi

This is a museum with ocean views, built right above Isshiki Beach. Special exhibitions change every few months, and collection exhibitions can also be viewed simultaneously.

It's a recommended destination for rainy days or winter outings. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changeovers, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

This is a 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.

There will also be a market and food stalls from various regions at the venue, so you can enjoy it even if you're not familiar with the sport. On the first day, October 31st, there will also be Halloween decorations. The competition schedule 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 will be a parade of costumed children and a market, offering a full day of fun.

There will also be 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 also be viewed simultaneously.

It's a recommended destination for rainy days or winter outings. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changeovers, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

This is a New Year's event at the fishing port. Fishermen throw oranges 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 just watch your footing and the direction of the throws.

This is a fire ritual on Koshogatsu (Little New Year) 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 the Morito accommodation, 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 rows of trees along the railway line and the yellow of the 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 please check the official page before heading out.

This is a museum with ocean views, built right above Isshiki Beach. Special exhibitions change every few months, and collection exhibitions can also be viewed simultaneously.

It's a recommended destination for rainy days or winter outings. After viewing the exhibition, you can descend directly to Isshiki Beach. The museum is closed during exhibition changeovers, so please check the official schedule before visiting.

Azaleas are the town flower of Hayama. Approximately 15,000 azalea bushes are planted in Hana-no-ki 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. There are sometimes festivals, but it is basically "a place to quietly view 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 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 please bring something to wear and a mat.Screenings depend on the weatherTherefore, 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 with the artists. 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 schedule on the official website before visiting.

You walk around town with a map, enter open houses to see artworks, and talk with the artists. 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 schedule on the official website before visiting.

This is a small spring annual festival of Kumano Shrine, an auxiliary shrine outside the grounds of Morito Daimyojin. A Yudate Kagura (hot water ritual dance) is dedicated, and a ritual where arrows are shot in four directions is also performed. There is a simple folklore that picking up a shot arrow brings 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 a fixed date, May 15th.

This is a major fireworks display in Shonan, concentrating about 7,000 fireworks in just under an hour.It's characteristic 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. The surrounding roads get very crowded on the day, 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 "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, has many beach houses, and in the evening, you can see Mt. Fuji beyond the red torii gate and Yujiro Lighthouse.

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, 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 at 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 (cusped gable) and urushi lacquer finish, dedicated in 1937, parades through the city accompanied by flutes and drums.

If Hayama's festivals are "beach festivals," this one is a "town festival." In terms of the splendor of the portable shrine itself, it's 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" 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 charm of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at fireworks launched over the sea from a very close distance on the beach. Since the launch time is short, it's recommended to be on the beach 30 minutes before the start time.

The charm of this town's fireworks is being able to look up at fireworks launched over the sea from a very close distance on the beach. 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 (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 foreign guests. The purpose of this place is the experience of "blending into 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 fan out from beneath the surface being a specialty, 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 have multiple chances to see fireworks during your stay. It's about 30-40 minutes by car to the venue. The dates are 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 for this one day. It's a summer day with hula and live music on a special stage, and food and drink stalls.

This is the only place where you can spend time with the harbor lined with yachts and the sea in the background. 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 for families with small children.

This is the festival of the local deity of the terraced rice field village. The god of bountiful harvests and food is enshrined here, and it's a shrine you'll visit during the Wataya terraced rice field walk.

It's a quiet mountain festival, completely different from the flashy 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 Coast to send off ancestors. After sunset, the lights gradually drift away from the shore.

This is not a flashy event. It's something to watch quietly. Please do not enter the sea or touch the lanterns; watch from the beach.

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

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

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

There's 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 artistry and Edo characters, and performances by the Shrine Festival Music Preservation Society and Japanese taiko drums. On the La Mare side, there are grilled scallops and turban shells, grilled tuna skewers, and other seafood.

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

This is a beach festival at Zushi Beach that marks the end of summer vacation. Stalls selling 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)Therefore, please be sure to check the organizer's announcement before going.

This is the annual grand festival of Goryo Shrine, the local deity of Nagara, Hayama. A portable shrine and floats parade through the town.

This is not an event for tourists, but a festival that locals continue to enjoy every year. Please check the shrine's announcement 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 shrine. Portable shrines from all over town gather at Morito Coast,and the "Hamaori" (entering the sea while carrying the portable shrine)is performed (it is unclear from documents whether this occurs on the eve of the festival or the main festival day). This is a unique sight for 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, with a history of over 800 years. Over three days,the Yabusame ritual on the final dayis spectacular.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets from a galloping horse. The power of it is conveyed even if you don't understand the language, so it's recommended for international guests. Basic viewing is free, but restrictions 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 the most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, with a history spanning over 800 years. Of the three days,the Yabusame Shinji on the final dayis a must-see.

Archers of the Ogasawara school shoot arrows at targets while riding galloping horses. The power of the performance is conveyed even without understanding the language, making it highly recommended for international guests. General viewing is free, but 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. The winner is decided by the cry of the baby on the sumo ring, making it a heartwarming ritual to watch.

Recommended 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 registration, so please check the official website.

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

It's not an event created for tourists, but a festival for the locals. That's why you can see the everyday 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 'best of' the town lines the shrine grounds.

Since you can visit individual shops that are usually scattered throughout the town all at once, 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 Zushi's art festival, held every autumn since 2013. 2026 is a special triennial year, with domestic and international artists participating, including Zushi-based photographer Daido Moriyama. The former Honda Residence, a registered tangible cultural property, serves as the main venue, with the streets of Zushi and even the alleys of the Numa area becoming exhibition spaces.

Instead of a museum, you encounter artworks while walking through the town and historical buildings. 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 incorporated into other plans.

This market is held in front of the fisheries cooperative only on Sunday mornings. Vegetables, fish, bread, cakes, and Hayama's specialty products are lined up.

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.