Zushi Beach

What it is

• A shallow beach on Sagami Bay known for its calm waves and windsurfing conditions.
• The setting for the novel Hototogisu and a filming location for modern music videos.
• A regulated public space where music, alcohol, and barbecues are prohibited since 2014.
• The site of a 1950 motorboat race that influenced the development of modern boat racing.

What to see

• A monument installed in 2005 dedicated to the novel Season of the Sun.
• Views of Sagami Bay from the shoreline of Zushi City.
• Windsurfers practicing in the calm waters of the bay.

When to go

• November to watch the annual Yabusame horse archery performance.
• During the annual fireworks display held at the beach.
• Summer months for swimming in the shallow waters.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.