#287: Yuigahama (Semiweekly-pedia of Japan)

#287: Yuigahama (category: beach)

Yuigahama is a very famous and very popular beach in Kamakura (refer to #285), Kanagawa Prefecture. The area around this beach is generally called Shonan, whose name derives from a place name in China.

Yuigahama and Shonan are often regarded as synonyms for summer in Japan because of their popularity. The beach is also known as a noted place for surfing and attracts many surfers every year.

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