Zaimoku-za Shore is shallow for a good distance out and the tide is quite calm. It has been a popular bathing spot for more than 130 years. Stand-up paddle boarding and windsurfing are also popular. In 1232, a tiny island called Wagae-jima (the oldest harbor in Japan) was built here, and during low tide it is still visible. A large number of hermit crabs make their home here. The sunsets can be stunning! **This is the first 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.
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Kamakura’s Zaimoku-za Shore
Route 134 Seaside Walk Series - Part 1
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Laura Weaver
9 years ago
Wonderful sunset snaps! Looks like an amazing place to watch a sunset
Yes, Suzan. The best season for surfing at this area is October. Watching surfers and the big waves after the typhoon is fun, isn't it?
Susan Tumanon
10 years ago
I have been to Kamakura lately and seen a lot of surfers. They were enjoying the big waves yesterday.
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