Katase Higashihama Beach & Enoshima Gateway, Fujisawa, Kanagawa

About this place

Live Camera | Katase Higashihama Beach, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. Ranked among Japan's Top 55 Beaches, Katase Higashihama is a vibrant seaside playground buzzing with bathers, surfers, and festive summer beach huts directly facing Enoshima Island. Shallow, gentle waves and wide golden sands make it a beloved destination for sun-seekers. Across the causeway on Enoshima's historic shopping street, visitors queue up at Asahido for paper-thin freshly pressed giant octopus crackers (tako senbei), shirasu bowls, and rich matcha soft cream.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Celebrated "Japan's Top 55 Beaches" Resort Strand: Enjoy sunbathing and gentle swimming waves facing the majestic slopes of Enoshima.

▸ Lively Summer Beach Huts & Coastal Youth Energy: Immerse yourself in cheerful boardwalk music, refreshing shaved ice, and beach sports.

▸ Asahido Fresh-Pressed Giant Octopus Senbei: Savor the famous paper-thin crispy octopus wafer pressed under high heat right before your eyes.