Yuigahama Beach
Just over an hour from Tokyo and a 15-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, Yuigahama Beach offers a gentle escape from city life. Here, the urban buzz fades into sea breeze, open skies, and slow footsteps in the sand. It’s not a place for sightseeing checklists—but for quiet moments that stay with you long after.
The Story Behind Yuigahama Beach
Yuigahama has long been Kamakura’s seaside soul—a place where the sea and daily life quietly coexist. With its wide shoreline stretching along Sagami Bay, it’s been cherished for centuries, once appearing in classical poetry and samurai records. Today, it remains beloved not for spectacle, but for its ability to calm the senses.
In the height of summer, beach huts (umi no ie) line the sand, offering grilled seafood, cool drinks, and shade. But it’s the off-season that reveals its quieter beauty—an open, unhurried coastline perfect for slow walks, salt air, and thoughtful pauses.
Highlights Worth Slowing Down For
What makes Yuigahama Beach special isn’t what happens here—but what doesn’t. There are no loud amusements or flashy shops. Just surfers bobbing in the water, the sound of gentle waves, and distant views of Enoshima Island on clear days.
The west end of the beach merges into Zaimokuza, where the crowds thin and the scenery becomes even more serene.
Do take care, though—black kites (tobi) often soar above the shore and may swoop down to grab food from unsuspecting visitors. If you’re carrying snacks or lunch, avoid holding them out in the open for long periods, especially while sitting still. These birds are swift and surprisingly bold.
Free public restrooms are available along the beach, making it a convenient stop for travelers of all kinds.
Cafés & Bars Nearby, Calm Intact
After a stroll along the sand, nearby cafés keep the atmosphere unhurried and warm.
- WOODBERRY COFFEE Kamakura : A breezy, stylish café near the beach offering organic brunch and single-origin coffee in a relaxed, sunlit space
- Seedless Bar : a laid-back, California-style café and bar perched along Yuigahama Beach
- The Table : A peaceful restaurant offering a lovely afternoon dessert se. Their lunch is the real highlight as well
Opening Hours :
Open all year
Access :
15-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station
5-minute walk from Yuigahama Station (Enoden Line)
Admission Fee :
Free
Facilities:
Free public restrooms available
