Isshiki Beach in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a serene escape just a short trip from Tokyo, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful beach experience.
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A Beautiful Beach Near Tokyo
Isshiki Beach in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture offers a relatively calm atmosphere, perfect for couples and families to enjoy.
Located behind the Hayama Imperial Villa, this beach has long been a popular summer resort.
It was also selected as one of CNN's top 100 beaches in the world and is a wonderful spot surrounded by nature.
A Popular Beach House on Isshiki Beach
The most iconic beach house on Isshiki Beach is Blue Moon. This beach house, which started operating in 1997, is an eco-friendly beach house made from locally sourced thinned bamboo and equipped with solar panels on the roof.
The menu is extensive, and you can enjoy food and drinks made with local ingredients. Especially, the taco rice with special salsa sauce is delicious!
In addition, there is a stage in the center of the beach house where live performances take place on certain days.
Name: Blue Moon
Location: Near the center of Isshiki Beach
Business Hours: 9:00 ~ 22:00 (July 1st - August 31st)
Facilities: Shower, Lockers, Beach parasol rental
Official Website: Blue Moon Official Website
How to Get There From Tokyo
It takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes to get to Isshiki Beach from Tokyo by train and bus.
Tokyo->Zushi
Yokosuka Line: About 1 hour
Zushi->Isshiki Beach
Bus (Zushi Station->Hayama): About 16 Minutes
Walk (Hayama->Isshiki Beach): About 5 minutes
The path leading to the beach is beautiful, and you can enjoy the journey from the bus stop.
Best Time to Visit
If you want to fully enjoy Isshiki Beach, summer is the best time to visit!
The sea opening takes place every year on July 1st, and the beach houses begin their business.
For swimming in the sea, we recommend visiting before August 13th, as many jellyfish appear after the Obon period (August 13th to 16th).
Additionally, Obon in Japan is a time to welcome the spirits of our ancestors, and it is believed that the spirits return to this world including from the sea. Therefore, it is best to avoid swimming during the Obon period as much as possible.
Basic Information About the Beach
Name: Isshiki Beach
Address: 1083 Horiuchi, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0111, Japan
Access: 21-minute bus ride from Zushi Station
Beach Houses: Open until August 31st
Washroom: Public washroom available
Shower: Available at beach houses
Safety Information: Lifeguards on duty from 9:00 - 17:00
Admission: Free
Official Website: Isshiki Beach Official Website (Japanese)
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There are many other beaches in Kanagawa Prefecture besides Isshiki Beach. Check here for more details.
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