Zushi

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Tadashi Okoshi

Urashimataro

Zushi () is a small city in Kanagawa, Japan about an hour by train south of Tokyo. It is often visited for its beach, marina, and summer events. Though it has a few historic temples and similar scenery to neighboring Kamakura, it gets much fewer tourists.

Get in

Take the Yokosuka line from Tokyo to Zushi (60-65 min);
Keihin Kyuko line from Shinagawa to Shinzushi station(47 min);
Shonan Shinjuku line from Shinjuku (59 min). (be careful, only some of the Shonan Shinjuku line trains go to Zushi, others go to Odawara)

Get around

There are many buses, but the beach and shopping areas are within walking distance. Some of the better parks and temples are in the hills and a little far unless you want to take a nice long walk. Taxis are prevalent.

See

Toshihiro Oimatsu

Ganden-ji

address: Hisagi, ５丁目７−１１観音堂
Number 2 in a series of temples, Bandō Sanjūsankasho, dedicated to the Goddess Kannon. Ganden-ji was founded in the year 721 and is surrounded by green hills.
Hiroyama ParkPanoramic view of Sea (Sagami Bay) and mountains around the area, including Mt. Fuji. There is a mini-zoo, with monkeys and small animals (free), and a small playground. There is also a hiking course from the north end of the beach (ask locals).
Hisagi Ooike ParkA pond is surrounded by lush greenery and is a haven for water plants and wild birds.
Jinmuji Temple

address: ２丁目-１４０２ Numama
Another old temple (year 724), surrounded by lush hills. There are many nice hiking courses nearby.
Kotsubosmall fishing village with views of Mount Fuji and summer Ayu Festival
Osaki ParkA similar view to Hiroyama Koen, but further away with fewer facilities. Fewer visitors come here.
Zushi BeachA crescent-shaped beach about a couple kilometers long. Mt. Fuji is visible on a clear day from the south end of the beach. Has a pleasant atmosphere in the off-season with people flying kites, walking their dogs, or windsurfing in the bay. In the summer (the end of June-the end of August), it becomes a swimming beach and is a host to a number of beach houses, which feature food and drinks, live music, and more.

Do

Festivals: Zushi Coast Yabusame (Horseback Archery)/Zushi Yabusame Warrior Procession
Scuba
Swimming at the beach
Windsurfing, boating, and sea kayaking - The bay is relatively shallow and calm, making a haven for wind surfers.

Buy

There are a number of smaller shops and boutiques, but Zushi is not considered a shopping destination.

Eat

There are a number of non-chain restaurants near the station. Especially, compared to other Japanese towns of this size, there are several local seafood places, Italian restaurants, and small "natural food" restaurants.

Shokusaido, 249-0006 Kanagawa-ken, Zushi-shi, Zushi 5-7-6, Phone 046-871-7585. Hours: 5PM-12AM Closed Thursdays. Japanese, western. No English spoken. Price: 1000Y-2000Y entree.
Lanterna Rossa, Kanagawa-ken, Zushi-shi, Zushi 6-5-9, 0468 72-2045. 12PM-3PM and 6PM-midnight. Italian Wine bar. Serves snacks (cured meats) and wine. Wines expensive.
Napoli Pizzeria CantinaKanagawa-ken Zushi-shi, Shinjuku 1-3-15, 046-870-6440. 11AM-11PM. Large Italian restaurant with ocean and Fuji views. Pizza is made in a wood stove (specialty is Quattro Formaggi). Lunch sets are much cheaper than dinner and served quite late.
Cinema Amigo

address: 1-5-14 Shinjuku Zushi Kanagawa Japan #249-0007
Set in a small old Japanese house with a nice atmosphere, it has a different chef everyday of the week serving meals (Japanese, Italian, Indian) with fresh ingredients. Lunches are usually about 1,000yen. Other times of the day, they play films (documentaries or art films) for 1,500, including a drink.
Katsu’s Restaurant and BarSeafood. No English. Entrees around 3000Y.

Drink

There are a number of bars near the station (izakayas, Western bars, and wine bars). Most are visited with friends or small groups, rather than singles. A few have a beach atmosphere and are popular with visitors.
From late June to August, the beach is filled with various beach houses and bars, with various themes and music.

Sleep

KKR Zushi
Otowanomori Hotel

Go next

Hayama
Kamakura
Yokohama
Yokosuka