21/8/2014

Isshiki Beach Hayama in the Summer

In at #65, CNN's World's 100 Best Beaches 2014

Por Jessica A Paje

Community writer

The torii gate at Isshiki Beach sits just on the rocky edge of the grassy isthmus

You're going to love long walks on the beach at Isshiki Beach Hayama

Children love to build sand castles at Isshiki Beach

Windsurfing is a popular water sport on the north end of Isshiki

The grassy isthmus that separates the two, crescent shaped beaches of Isshiki

The bridge that connects the two crescent shaped beaches together

The north view of Isshiki Beach in Hayama, taken from one of the public parking lots.

Stand-up paddle boarding is popular on the south end of Isshiki Beach

Isshiki Beach in Hayama is my newfound love for the summer. It may not have the crystal clear waters or swaying palm trees we all envision and have saved to our computer desktop backgrounds. But what it does offer is a sense of calmness, serenity and security that other beaches in the area may not live up to. The perfect fit for young families or those longing for a “me” day, Isshiki Beach is known for swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, sun bathing and its popular beach house named, "Blue Moon." It is not only famous for being picked as No. 65 on CNN’s World’s Best 100 Beaches in 2014, it is also the beautiful beach that sits just in front of the Emperor’s Summer Palace – a one-of-a-kind setting!

To access Isshiki Beach Hayama, JR line to Zushi or Keikyu Line to Shin Zushi. Take any bus that terminates at Hayama and get off at the “Ishiki Kaigan” stop (written as:一色海岸). 3 minute walk. By car, take Yokohama-Yokosuka Toll Road, exit Zushi and onto the Zushi Hayama New Road. At the end of the road, turn right at the traffic light. Drive 300m further up the road and it’s on the left.