Kamakura Yuigahama Beach — Attraction in Kamakura

Beaches,especially city beaches, are quite dirty in japan. So I didn’t expect much and that’s probably Theaterdonner I was not surprised. 3 stars in japan is equivalent to 1-2 stars for European standards.

The location is quite acceptable by public transportation but you probably struggle when you go as a family.

The are no shops (convenient stores or supermarkets) nearby. The beach bars are all overpriced and full with drinks. So bringing your own food and drinks is essential if staying longer then an hour.

Also brink a popup tent since there is absolutely no shade. Not a single tree. Only overpriced flimzy sun umbrellas for rent.

The sand itself, black vulcanic, is alright but the is a lot of trash. Be very careful since it looks like the city doesn’t clean and the beach are seam also not yo be required to chip in and clean at least their section. Lot of people partying there so there’s a lot of trash.

The sea is quite filthy too. Trash flaunting around. I don’t complain about seaweed or thrift wood. That’s alright but the trash is just nasty.

The water is quite shallow for a pretty long part. So great for kids and families. Not ideal if you like to swim but possible.

Also constant warnings to watch for the e jet skies. Annoying.

There is only one toilet and it’s nasty as hell. Also two sad outdoor showers which have a constant line. So you can’t really rinse yourself properly because everyone is waiting and looking.

I don’t understand how Kamakura city has such a dirty beach. I mean they make good tourist money.

Set up showers every 500meters. Build a couple simple toilets. Clean the beaches regularly.

That’s standard in all other redeveloped countries.

How about you charge everyone who comes to drink alcohol atbthe beach or in the bars a extra 💴 and finance cleanups that way.

Kamakura, you...

This isn’t your glossy, Caribbean-postcard kind of beach. It’s more like the introvert cousin who shows up to the family reunion in a black hoodie & quietly dunks on everyone. Overcast skies, grayish sand, gentle surf...and yet, somehow, it’s perfect.

Walking along the water, you get that rare sense of calm where you realize: “Oh, right. Life doesn’t always need to be optimized.” The waves roll in, the surfers roll off their boards & you’re reminded that failure can actually look graceful if you do it in neoprene.

The sand here has personality: dark streaks from the tide, starfish dropped like forgotten toys, patterns that look like nature’s doodles. It’s not “Instagram tropical”; it’s “geology class chic.” And that’s the charm.

Also, I love the narrative arc: one moment you’re passing through the thousand-year-old Ichi-no Torii, the ceremonial gate of samurai Japan. Keep walking, and boom! ...you’re standing in ankle-deep water watching teenagers argue over whose turn it is to carry the surfboard. It’s history, religion, and saltwater therapy bundled into a single stroll.

This place isn’t trying to seduce you with turquoise water. It’s saying, “Chill out, take off your shoes & stop pretending you’re not impressed by that kid who just faceplanted...

I really liked this beach, with the mix of volcanic and the usual yellow sand, which was smooth to walk bare-footed on. The sea was a lovely paddle, but cold. The showers for/after the beach are in the toilet blocks. There was some rubbish on the beach, but not too much. The only issue, from my perspective, is the lack of bins to put rubbish in. Sadly, this is the case I have found in all the places I've visited in Japan so far. I understand and actually like the discouragement of not eating in the streets and to take rubbish home, but as a tourist, this is not very practicable. Anyway, I liked the beach and a great day out. I loved watching the interaction between the hawks and the crows. I'd been told previously to beware if you have very small children (babies) & pets, which did not...