01‏/07‏/2012

Kamakura’s Yui-ga-hama Shore

Route 134 Seaside Walk Series - Part 2

By Tomoko Kamishima

Community writer

This is a favorite rest area for cyclists

A relaxing place for tourists, locals, and families

Surfers limbering up before entering the water

The beach itself is sandy, but surfers have to watch out for rocks

Yui-ga-hama is a horseshoe shaped beach that has relatively small tides. So it’s good for beginner surfers. But during summer (July 1 – August 31) surfing is not permitted in a daytime. The beach becomes the exclusive domain of passionate swimmers, and suntan lovers. Many beach houses, restaurants and bars also set up shop during the summer months. During other seasons, the beach is a quiet and relaxing place for locals. **This is the second of a 5-part series about the area between Kamakura and Enoshima along Route 134, where there are five beautiful shoreline spots, each with its own unique face.