Zushi Beach, Japan

Beaches in Japan. Do you know about them?

The most diverse beach in Japan in Autumn, yet the most Japanese beach in Summer. Welcome to Zushi Beach.

On your next trip to Japan you decide you want to visit a beach. Japan is an island, so beaches are all around, so why this beach…?

Summer in Japan is from July to the first week of September - unofficially. < = After the Summer season is over all restrictions on the beach are lifted and beachgoers can BBQ on open grills and play music, Anytime except summer are you allowed enjoy this beach.

Restrictions during summer:

( July to August )

1) NO TATTOOS

2) NO MUSIC

3) NO BBQ

4) NO ALCOHOL!!!

During this restriction period the beach is almost “all Japanese” and is packed full of people and is absolutely quiet.

I have never experienced being on a crowded quiet beach full of people before. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE PICTURE ABOVE :scream_cat:

Zushi Beach is the kind of place where you bring family and kids to play and have fun. In the late afternoon you can see kids playing in the water.

(“ The breakwater in Zushi is knee high and mild, so safer for kids”).

Activities you can do almost year round:

1) Paddle Boarding

2) Windsurfing

3) Jet ski

4) boating.

For those of you who want to experience a Japanese beach that is easy to reach from Tokyo, Zushi is the beach.

On your next trip to Japan you may decide to have a relaxing time at a beach that is open all year round and that is easily accessible by two train lines.

JR Yokosuka Line

From Tokyo to Zushi Station is about 50 minutes.

Keikyu Line

From Shinagawa Station to Shin-Zushi Station.

From both stations is about a 15 to 20 minute walk……

**** You May NOT where you bathing suit from the station to the beach****

There are toilets and changing rooms on the beach.

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@user_not_found So Summer is the cursed season for the tourists in Japan? What tourists in Japan do during the summer season. I guess Japan has a lot of things to offer except the beach during Summer. Thanks for nice post with stunning photos and detail information.

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Hey @user_not_found ,

Thanks for telling us about this place. It was really interesting for me to read about the beach and its restrictions during the summer. No tattoos surprised me the most. And I smiled when I read how peaceful and quiet the beach is when there are mostly locals. When do you prefer going to Zushi Beach?

Good morning @MukulR

Thank you for your comments. Summer is the cursed season for all people in Japan - extremely hot and humid here.

These rules only apply to Zushi Beach, not other beaches. I posted about this beach because it is the most popular beach for foreigners - strangely enough. As for activities in the Summer, well, beaches is merely one option and the other would be to sleep on a tatami in an air conditioned room with a green tea slurpy from 7-11 :wink:

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I just realized that I’ve visited Japan multiple times in the past, but I’ve never been to any of the beaches. Thanks for the article @user_not_found I need to make sure I’ll visit one on my next trip.

Also, I heard there’s a really big typhoon in Japan right now. Hopefully you’re safe and doing well.

Hi @MoniDi thank you for your comments. My favorite time to go to Zushi Beach would be from September to October. It is noticeably cooler and less crowded. If I got home before 5pm I could ride my bike to Zushi Beach just in time to catch the sunset with a beer. Those were the days! I think I have a photo somewhere of the ban on tattoos … Yea. Interesting to know such rules exist!

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Thank you for your comment @iyudhi Japan has many beautiful beaches, this one is one of my favorites. Do you have a favorite beach?

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