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Zushi Tourism Association
Dec. 25, 2023
NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!
This is the Zushi Tourism Association.

Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the southeast of Kanagawa Prefecture and is bordered by Yokohama City, Kamakura City, Hayama Town, Yokosuka City, and Sagami Bay.
It takes about 1 hour by train or car from Tokyo and has good access, making it a recommended area for day trips.

In this first post, we will introduce various sightseeing spots and event information that cannot be missed when sightseeing in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture!

[Popular sightseeing spot information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
■Hiroyama Park
Located at the top of Mt. Hiro, it is a popular viewing spot.
When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji from the observatory in the park, and it has been selected as one of the "50 Scenic Spots in Kanagawa", "50 Parks in Kanagawa", and "100 Views of Fujimi in the Kanto Region".

■Malibu Farm Zushi Marina
It is a resort facility with a yacht harbor, hotel, restaurant and café, event space, condominiums, chapel and tennis courts.
There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy the sea and a café terrace where your dog is OK!
It is also used for filming TV dramas and movies, and you can enjoy the outstanding location.

■SHOPPING PLAZA HAYAMA STATION
Hayama Station, which opened in September 2016, has about 26 stores, including antenna shops and fresh foods in the Zushi and Hayama areas. As of December 2023
Local gourmet food and local vegetables are enriched! It is recommended for purchasing souvenirs and as a base for sightseeing.

■Zushi Coast
It is a tourist attraction that represents Zushi City!
YOU CAN ENJOY VARIOUS MARINE SPORTS SUCH AS WINDSURFING AND SUP.
In addition, the scenery of the sunset on the Zushi Coast won the "Miura Peninsula Sunset Grand Prix No. 1", and it is also attracting attention as a scenic spot.

The area around Zushi City is also a great area for driving.
In particular, the coastal route from Zushi to Hayama allows you to enjoy the beautiful coastline and blue sea, and you can enjoy the feeling of refreshment.
The official website of the "Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association" also publishes Zushi City tourism model plans model courses!
We would appreciate it if you could refer to it.

[Event information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
■Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival
Fireworks launched from boats floating in Zushi Bay to the Zushi Coast area brightly color the night sky in early summer.
About 7,000 fireworks set off in time with the music are spectacular! Contents at the time of the 2023 event

■Zushi Kaigan Film Festival
This film festival started in 2010 with the theme of "Play with the Earth".
The Zushi Kaigan Film Festival, which is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2023, is usually held during Golden Week and is visited by many people.

The film will be screened after sunset on a large screen set up on the beach of Zushi Beach.
You can enjoy a movie in the best location!
At the venue, there will be a food court, a seaside merry-go-round, and daily events. Contents at the time of the 2023 event

[Workation information in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture]
In recent years, the number of users has been increasing as a way to spend vacations while teleworking at resorts and hotels, and "workation" a coined word that combines "work" and "vacation".
In Zushi City, there are many workspaces such as cafes, co-working spaces, and accommodation and recreational facilities.
In addition, there are plenty of activities that you can experience in between work!
In addition to marine sports such as SUP, you can also experience incense making, ukulele classes, yoga, and more.
On the official website of the Zushi City and Zushi Tourism Association, you can also search the workspace of Zushi.

We will continue to deliver information on the charms of Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as sightseeing and events.
Thank you in advance!
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