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Zushi逗子
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Zushi: beach, park and temple walk, then head back to Tokyo or Yokohama.
Zushi is a small coastal city about an hour south of Tokyo. Its main attractions – Zushi Beach, Hiroyama Park and a handful of historic temples – fit comfortably into a half‑day, but the beach’s summer season and nearby festivals merit a full day if you want swimming or windsurfing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, low rain, beach season)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold) and the rainy season Jun–Jul
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Zushi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zushi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional strong currents at the beach and keep an eye on belongings in crowded summer spots.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Haneda Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk between beach, park and temples (10–25 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–2,800 (≈ US$15–19)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥2,500 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Haneda Airport · NRT Narita International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jun–Jul. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zushi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between beach, park and temples (10–25 min). Buses run from Zushi station to Hiroyama Park; taxis are plentiful for farther sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kamakura
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Yokosuka line, about 15 min from Zushi
Historic temples and the Great Buddha, easy for a half‑day.
Hayama
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
JR Yokosuka line, 5 min
Scenic coastline and upscale dining.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
KKR Zushi Shoteien
Near the beach, good for short stays
Hayama Hotel Otowanomori
In nearby Hayama, convenient for day‑trips
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥750 |
| Trip total≈ ¥8,250 per person per day, bed included | ¥8,250≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Seafood set lunch | ¥1,200–2,000 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–2,800 (≈ US$15–19) |
| Bus fare | ¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only some Shonan‑Shinjuku line trains reach Zushi; check the timetable.
- Beach can be crowded late June‑August; arrive early for swimming.
- Limited English at smaller restaurants and temples.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Zushi逗子
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Yokohama (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo → Zushi (Yokosuka line): ≈¥1,500, 60–65 min (check)
- Taxi Zushi station → beach (2 km): ≈¥1,200–¥1,500
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka)
- ビーチはどこですか？ — Where is the beach? (bīchi wa doko desu ka)
- 英語のメニューはありますか？ — Can I have a menu in English? (eigo no menyū wa arimasu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zushi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (warm, low rain, beach season) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) and the rainy season Jun–Jul · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a beach‑house bar visit in summer (check schedule).
- Combine with a Kamakura temple circuit for a full day.
Sources
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