About Yuigahama Beach

This page shows you the solutions to your questions, especially for those who come to our place for the first time.

Equipments

Are credit cards and e-money available among stores?

Yes, you can use them as a payment method*.
*There are some stores that could not accept them.

Credit card / E-money

Is there wheelchiar access there?

We have some boardwalks. Also, we rent out wheelchairs for beach. If you want to use them,please contact;
the Yuigahama Chatei Association.
0467-39-6043
moto@youtaishi.com

What should we bring to enjoy the beach?

Swim wears, flipflops, towels and etc.
you can buy all of them in beach houses, so you can enjoy the beach without bringing anything with you.

Are there any car park spaces?

There are some toll car park spaces near our beach.
Vicinity Map

What hours can I swim?

You can swim from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. At other times, swimming is banned since there are no lifeguards. We sometimes ban swimming even in the time you can swim, depending on the conditions of the weather and the tide. Please enjoy swimming safely.

Can I surf?

The swimming hours are restricted to the "softboard area," where soft surfboards, soft nipper boards, and fin-equipped bodyboards are allowed. The use of a leash cord is mandatory for all these boards.
Surfing is permitted in all areas until 9 AM and from 5 PM onwards.
Starting from 2023, visitors are now allowed to move within the bathing area with surfboards at any time.

Can I play bodyboarding?

You can enjoy bodyboarding at any time, even in swimming time: from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. If you don't have your own bodyboard, some beach houses rent bodyboards. Why don't you try bodyboarding? Body board that fin is attached is not possible to use it in the swimming time.

Are there any bathrooms?

Almost most beach houses have restrooms. In addition, there are two public toilets near the entrance of the Nameri River and around the center of our beach. Toilet paper is prepared in almost all restrooms, but it might be better to bring pocket tissue with you just in case.

Is the beach crowded?

Many people always enjoy at our beach, but there are not so many at weekdays. Even on holidays, before 11:00 a.m, not so crowded.

Where should I keep my wallet?

Almost most beach houses are equipped with lockers. The price is the same at all beach houses, ¥1,800〜 for locker, including the use of shower spaces and dressing rooms per person, per day. If you want to use only shower spaces, the price is ¥800.

Are there any shower spaces?

Almost most beach houses are equipped with shower spaces. The price is the same at all beach houses, ¥1,800〜 for shower spaces, including the use of lockers and dressing rooms per person, per day.

Are there any dressing rooms?

Almost most beach houses are equipped with dressing rooms. The price is the same at all beach houses, ¥1,800〜 for dressing room, including the use of shower spaces and dress changing rooms per person, per day.

What is the opening time of beach house?

You can not be visiting later 20:30.

Can I have a meal?

Yes! Each beach houses serve various types of meals. Please enjoy eating, too!

Can I swim with tatoos on my body?

Please wear clothes if you have scary tattoos, when entering the beach and shops.

Rental goods and commodity

Are there any shop which sell swimsuits and towels?

Yes, I am sold and "KUMAZAWA shop", at other beach shop.
Inflatable boats and float, and beach ball
Store stocks goods that enjoy a variety of sea.
Yes, the shop "Kumazawa" and the beach house "Azuma-Tei" sell them.

Are there any shop which sell swimming float?

Yes, I am sold and "KUMAZAWA shop", at other beach shop.
Inflatable boats and float, and beach ball
Store stocks goods that enjoy a variety of sea.
Yes, the shop "Kumazawa" and the beach house "Azuma-Tei" sell them.

Are there any shop which sell sunscreen cream?

Yes, almost most shops and beach houses sell it.

Can I rent beach umbrellas?

Almost most beach houses rent them. The price is the same at all beach houses, ¥1,500 for beach umbrellas and ¥1,500 for beach bed per day.

Rules

Can I play with fireworks?

Yes! You can enjoy fireworks on our beach.
However, Playing with them after 10:00 p.m is banned by the beach installation ordinance. Please keep good manners not to cause troubles for the neighborhood.

Can I do a barbecue?

Berbecue is banned by the Fire Service Act.

Can I come with my pet?

Yes, you can. Many people walk around with their pets. However, walking around with pets from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m is banned by the beach establishment ordinance, while you can walk around at other times, in the early morning or the evening.
You can enter almost most beach houses with your pets.

Can I smoke?

You can smoke only in smoking space or beach houses. Please keep good manners.
List of beach houses

Can I drink liquor in a sandy beach?

Drinking any place other than a beach houce is forbidden in the regulations of Kamakura-City.

Environments

Are there any jellyfishes?

Jellyfishes will gather near the coast depending,
on the flow of the current,
and change of temperature.
We will give alert through the monitoring station.
Please be very careful.
After the Bon season (around 15th July), they will begin to appear. Please be careful enough.

Are there high waves?

The sea is considerably moderate, but it depends on the weather. Please check the conditions beforehand.