Yuigahama
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A historic sandy beach in Kamakura known for its tragic medieval history, modern swimming, and annual summer fireworks displays.
What it is
- A sandy beach facing Sagami Bay located on the western side of the Namerigawa mouth.
- An official administrative district in Kamakura City with ancient pit dwellings and medieval cemeteries.
- The site of the Wada Battle and Nitta Yoshisada's invasion during the Kamakura Shogunate fall.
- A municipal swimming beach that officially opened to the public on July 15, 1915.
What to see
- Wide stretches of sand used for swimming and coastal recreation.
- The location where a blue whale calf famously washed ashore in 2018.
When to go
- The Kamakura Fireworks Display has been held at the beach since 1949.
- Summer months are popular for visiting the municipal swimming area.
Getting there
- The area is served by the Enoshima Electric Railway via Yuigahama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Yuigahama Open in Google Maps
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