Hayama, Yokosuka

Name: Hayama
Address: Yokosuka, Japan

#10 among attractions in Yokosuka

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Hayama is a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the town had an estimated population of 32,961 and a population density of 1900 persons per km². The total area of the town is 17.06 square kilometres. Since 1894, the Japanese Imperial Family has maintained a residence in Hayama, the seaside Hayama Imperial Villa. ()

Local name: 葉山町 Area: 6.58 mi²Coordinates: 35°16'8"N, 139°35'10"E

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葉山 (ye shan)Yokosuka Japan

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Hayama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yuigahama, Ankokuron-ji, Chōshō-ji, An'yō-in.

3.7 miNW
Beach, Park
Yuigahama, Kamakura
95 min walk • Nestled along the coastline of Kamakura, Japan, Yuigahama Beach offers a picturesque getaway steeped in both beauty and historical significance. This sandy stretch, located less than an hour from Tokyo, is a sought-after destination for both locals and tourists seeking...
3.4 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Ankokuron-ji, Kamakura
86 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, Ankokuron-ji is a serene temple that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic site, established in the 13th century, is steeped in the rich cultural tapestry of Japanese Buddhism...
3.3 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Chōshō-ji, Kamakura
84 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Chōshō-ji is a serene temple that offers a glimpse into the spiritual heritage of the region. This modest yet captivating temple is not as widely known as some of Kamakura's larger sites, but it holds its own charm...
3.6 miNW
Buddhist temple with rhododendron blooms
An'yō-in, Kamakura
92 min walk • Nestled within the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, An'yō-in is a serene temple that offers a glimpse into the spiritual heart of Japanese culture. This historical site, though less frequented by tourists than some of its more famous neighbors, stands as a testament...
4.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yokosuka Stadium, Yokosuka
112 min walk • Yokosuka Stadium is a baseball stadium in Japan, and the home ground of the Yokohama DeNA Baystars Eastern League affiliate. It was opened in 1949 as Oppama Park, and rebuilt in 1997.
3.4 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myōhō–ji, Kamakura
87 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Myōhō-ji is a serene Buddhist temple that offers a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This temple, belonging to the Nichiren sect, is a testament to the deep spiritual history that permeates the...
2.9 miNW
Scenic Buddhist temple with rock garden
Kōmyō-ji, Kamakura
76 min walk • Tenshōzan Renge-in Kōmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo sect in Zaimokuza, near Kamakura, Japan, the only major one in the city to be close to the sea.
2 miN
Area
Zushi, Kamakura
50 min walk • Zushi is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2012, the city has an estimated population of 58,087, and a population density of 3,350 per km². The total area is 17.34 km².
3.7 miN
Temple
Hōkoku-ji, Kamakura
94 min walk • Hōkoku-ji is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple".
2.6 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ganden-ji, Kamakura
66 min walk • Iwadonji Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Kuki, Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the temple is Kaiunzan. The main deity is the eleven-faced Kannon. It is also known as Iwadono Kannon. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Zushi.
3.7 miNW
Cemetery
Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave, Kamakura
96 min walk • Hatakeyama Rokurō Shigeyasu was a Kamakura period warrior who fell victim of political intrigue in 1205. The grave under a tabu no ki tree near the Yuigahama end of Wakamiya Ōji Avenue in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan and next to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū's first torii is traditionally supposed to be his.