Things to Do in Hayama (葉山町), Kanagawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Hayama (葉山町) in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地), Nangō Kaminoyama Park (南郷上ノ山公園), Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (横浜自然観察の森) and served by Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) via the regional hub at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station. Set at 116 m elevation (35.2713°N, 139.6003°E), Hayama offers travelers a base for sampling regional Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai, Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen, Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) cuisine and exploring neighboring Zushi (逗子市) (2 km), Yokosuka (横須賀市) (6.6 km), Kamakura (鎌倉市) (6.9 km), Miura (三浦市) (13.6 km).

Since 1894, the Japanese Imperial Family has maintained a residence in Hayama, the seaside Hayama Imperial Villa. Hayama is an upscale coastal town on the Miura Peninsula just south of Kamakura and Zushi, home to the Hayama Imperial Villa, the Museum of Modern Art, Kanagawa, Morito Shrine, and sunset views of Mount Fuji across Sagami Bay. Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 116 m elevation in Kanagawa Prefecture, Hayama is anchored by local landmarks including Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地), Nangō Kaminoyama Park (南郷上ノ山公園), Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (横浜自然観察の森) and connects to neighboring Zushi, Yokosuka, Kamakura via Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km). Within Kanagawa Prefecture, Hayama (葉山町) serves as a town (町) in kanagawa prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

What to See & Do in Hayama (葉山町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Hayama (葉山町) from Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) at 116 m elevation (35.2713°N, 139.6003°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Hayama):

• Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) — local sightseeing landmark near Hayama (葉山町).
• Nangō Kaminoyama Park (南郷上ノ山公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Hayama (葉山町).
• Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (横浜自然観察の森) — local sightseeing landmark near Hayama (葉山町).
• Yokohama Dōbutsu no Mori Park (横浜動物の森公園) — local sightseeing landmark near Hayama (葉山町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Hayama: Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) (connecting to Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Hayama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Hayama (葉山町) and Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto:

• Zushi (逗子市) — 2 km from Hayama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Yokosuka (横須賀市) — 6.6 km from Hayama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Kamakura (鎌倉市) — 6.9 km from Hayama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Miura (三浦市) — 13.6 km from Hayama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Fujisawa (藤沢市) — 15 km from Hayama (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Hayama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Hayama (葉山町) via Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km): 25–30m from Tokyo Station to Yokohama or Kawasaki on JR lines; 35m to Odawara on the Tokaido Shinkansen; 55m to Kamakura on the JR Yokosuka Line. From Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) to reach central Hayama (35.2713°N, 139.6003°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Yokohama with Hayama (葉山町) and neighboring Zushi, Yokosuka, Kamakura. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Hayama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Hayama between Yokohama and Zushi can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Hayama: While Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) anchors public transit for Hayama, picking up a rental car at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station makes it easy to link Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) and Nangō Kaminoyama Park (南郷上ノ山公園) with nearby Zushi (逗子市) (2 km), Yokosuka (横須賀市) (6.6 km), Kamakura (鎌倉市) (6.9 km), Miura (三浦市) (13.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Hayama (葉山町) & Kanagawa

Dining near Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) and across Hayama (葉山町) highlights the regional food culture of Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Hayama:

• Yokohama Chinatown steamed buns & shumai — regional specialty enjoyed across Hayama (葉山町) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokohama Iekei tonkotsu-shoyu ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Hayama (葉山町) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Shonan shirasu (whitebait bowls) — regional specialty enjoyed across Hayama (葉山町) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Odawara kamaboko fish cakes — regional specialty enjoyed across Hayama (葉山町) and Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Yokosuka Kaigun curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Hayama (葉山町) and Kanagawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Hayama (葉山町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km).

Where to Stay in Hayama (葉山町)

Visitors staying overnight in Hayama (葉山町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km), or base at major rail hubs in Yokohama (Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station) or neighboring Zushi, Yokosuka, Kamakura for quick train access into Hayama. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Hayama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Hayama (葉山町, 116 m elevation at 35.2713°N, 139.6003°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms in Kamakura & Yokohama Sankeien; June for Kamakura hydrangeas; October–December for crisp Mt. Fuji views from Hakone & Enoshima.

Wider sightseeing across Kanagawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) in Hayama (葉山町) includes: Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.

Practical Travel Tips for Hayama (葉山町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Hayama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Odawara Station or Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) for local bus schedules to Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) and walking maps of Hayama (葉山町).
• Cash & ATMs in Hayama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Inamuraga Saki (新田義貞徒渉伝説地) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Hayama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Hayama: Around Higashiizu Station (東逗子駅) (3.1 km) and neighboring Zushi, Yokosuka, Kamakura, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.