Jul 1, 2012 - 1 min read

Kamakura’s Zaimoku-za Shore

Route 134 Seaside Walk Series - Part 1

By Tomoko Kamishima

Community writer

The sunsets here are quiet and calming

A mecca for windsurfing along Route 134's Shonan Coast

Zaimoku-za beach is a famous spot for taking photos of Mt. Fuji

This beach is buzzing with activity and beauty

Paddleboarding is also popular here

Beachcombers often find treasures from the sea

The beach at dusk

Zaimoku-za is just a stone's throw away from Zushi Marina

A fisherman at dusk enjoying the sunset

Fisherman's netting

That is Wagae-jima Island on the left

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.

Route 134 Seaside Walk

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Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver 10 years ago

Wonderful sunset snaps! Looks like an amazing place to watch a sunset

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Tomoko Kamishima

Tomoko Kamishima Photographer 11 years ago

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?

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Susan Tumanon

Susan Tumanon 11 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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