Yuigamahama Beach is a sandy beach located in Kamakura City overlooking Sagami Bay. The beach has become a popular swimming spot since the Meiji era 1868 - 1912 and today it is commonly visited by families and surfers. Here are also offered surfing lessons and "bodyboard". The beach itself is wide but shallow with calm waves. A coast guard watches the area to swim so that both children and adults can swim safely. The time for swimming is from 9:00 to 17:00.
During the summer there is an open-air market called Umi-no-ie where many traders open merchandise. There are a number of activities held including fireworks performances and more. Yuigahama Beach is near the Hase Station on Enoden Line. Because it is very easy to reach, visitors can enjoy the summer until the end of September. Even though many restaurants and bars on the beach are closed, you can still enjoy interesting cafes and restaurants near the beach. Daibutsu, Hase Kannon, and Goryo Jinja are very easy to reach on foot. Enjoy Yuigahama Beach! Yuigahama Beach can be reached on foot for 15 minutes from Kamakura Station.
This beach is the best spot for swimming, playing beach games, and enjoying sunset views. The area around Yuigahama Beach has high cultural and historical values. Meanwhile, the beach waves that are not too big and shallow waters make Yuigahama Beach the right spot for visitors who want to learn to surf. In 1884, Doctor Nagayo Sensai introduced Yuigahama as the best place for sea bathing. Since then, the place has been widely known as bathing beach and is loved by many people. Apart from bathing and marine sports in summer you can enjoy beach views like sunset glow in other seasons too.
