Beaches
Kamakura has a history of more than 100 years as a marine resort with the following four beaches. The swimming season is between late June and late August.

Zaimokuza Beach

The sandy beach is situated at a calm inlet. The shore has a shallow slope extending to a considerable distance, with the longest stretch of the four beaches,and is well equipped with marine facilities.

*Getting there: Fifteen-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station; or take a bus from JR Kamakura bound for Zushi Station via Kotsubo, and get off at Zaimokuza.

Yuigahama Beach

This is an ideal location to drop by for a swim during a tour of Kamakura. The beach, which is well equipped with marine facilities, attracts many swimmers during the summer vacation.

*Getting there: Fifteen-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station; or five-minute walk from either Hase, Yuigahama or Wadazuka Stations on the Enoden line.

Koshigoe Beach

With a view of Enoshima island, this is a good beach for families. If lucky fresh local seafood is available from nearby stores.

*Getting there: Five-minute walk from Enoden Koshigoe Station

Scenic Coastlines

Wakaejima

This is the nation's oldest artificial island harbor off the coast of Zaimokuza. The Zaimokuza coast was a major entrance to Kamakura for merchant ships coming from the other parts of Japan. However, the shore was shallow to a considerable distance, which was inconvenient for loading cargoes and was also dangerous for navigation. To solve these problems, this island harbor was constructed from piles of rocks by Ouamidabutsu, a Buddhist priest, with financial support from Hojo Yasutoki during the Kamakura era. The island is now accessible to tourists to the rocky shore when the tide is low.

Marine Park at Inamuragasaki

Inamuragasaki is a cape with an exquisite view of Sagami Bay with Mt. Fuji and the Enoshima island in sight.
This view is on the list of Kanagawa's 50 most beautiful scenic spots. The cape is also famous for the warrior Nitta Yoshisada's legendary march into Kamakura city to overthrow the government.

Shichirigahama

This sandy beach extends about four kilometers between the Inamuragasaki and Koyurugimisaki capes. It is on the list of Japan's 100 most scenic beaches. The beach is close to the Enoden line and Route 134, which runs in parallel with the coastline.
Compared to the Yuigahama beach, waves are relatively high here, making it appeal to surfers.

Koyurugimisaki
Located at Koyurugimisaki cape is Koyurugi Shrine, which was constructed by the Genji warrior Sasaki Moritsuna to show his gratitude when he got an inspiration from the god through a dream to earn distinction in battle. From the top of the cape you can enjoy a magnificent view of Enoshima island and the Izu Peninsula.

Beach Events

Opening Ceremony of the Beaches

On the first day when the beaches are opened to swimmers in late June, an opening ceremony is held at which Shinto priests of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu pray for marine safety, along with several activities and demonstrations of rescue operations.

Funaoroshi

Funaoroshi is one of the traditional New Year events held in fishing villages in the region. To pray for good fishing and marine safety, all of the area's fishing boats gather at the nearby harbors and boat owners throw mandarin oranges from the decks. It is held on January 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. in Sakanoshita, and on January 4, starting at 7:00 a.m. in Koshigoe.

Kamakura Fireworks

Kamakura Fireworks display is held annually on August 10�����ion the next Monday, in the case of Saturday or Sunday�j, starting at 7:30 p.m. More than 2,000 fireworks are let off from boats off Yuigahama. Kamakura's unique fireworks are enjoyed by crowds along the entire shore from Zaimokuza to Sakanoshita.