Yuigahama

Overview

Yuigahama is a sandy beach facing Sagami Bay in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Known as part of the Shonan coast with its famous swimming beach, it draws many bathers every summer. It forms part of the shore that continues from Inamuragasaki toward Zaimokuza.

Highlights

• ●A sandy Shonan beach facing Sagami Bay
• ●A well-known swimming beach crowded with bathers in summer
• ●A location adjoining Shichirigahama at Inamuragasaki
• ●A name also used as an administrative place name

History

The center of Yuigahama as an administrative district came into being between 1964 and 1965 and was named after the beach; until then the area was divided among Zaimokuza, Ōmachi, and Hase. There are several theories about the origin of the name, one holding that it derives from an earlier place name, Yuigo.

Map

35.3133, 139.5455 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Step onto the sands and enjoy the view over Sagami Bay
2. 2Follow the coastline toward the Inamuragasaki side
3. 3In summer, take in the bustle of the swimming beach
4. 4Stroll the water's edge to close out the Shonan shore

Did you know?

💡 The center of Yuigahama as an administrative district came into being between 1964 and 1965.

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