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6 beach houses near Tokyo that are perfect for summer weekends by the sea
Living in Tokyo, we're lucky to have access to many beaches just outside the city, and there's no better way to spend a summer weekend than basking in the sun by the sea. And in Japan, the best way to hit the beach in style is at an umi no ie (beach house). These often temporary surf-side hangouts are a highlight of the summer season, providing all the essentials you need to enjoy a day on the beach.
You can get meals and cocktails, as well as rent your own deck chairs and parasols to upgrade your experience. Some beach houses are even equipped with luxurious lounges while others offer water activities. Here are our picks of the best beach houses near Tokyo this summer.
Oasis
Tucked between a lush forest and the sandy beaches of Hayama, Beach House Oasis is a mainstay in the industry where you can enjoy food, music and the sea to your heart's content. For its 45th anniversary, the venue will be packed with live music performances spanning various genres, including appearances by singer-songwriter Spinna B-LL, Bose from hip-hop group SDP, and spins by former NHK radio host Peter Barakan, among others.
If you're feeling hungry, try their charcoal-grilled Jamaican jerk chicken served with local Hayama-grown veggies, gaprao rice, and speciality karabashi curry rice, which is only available on Fridays and Sundays.
Note that food is only served Fri-Mon
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Minatoya
Located on a secluded beach on the western edge of the Miura Peninsula near Misaki Village, Minatoya is a charming beach house known for its clear, calm waters, private shoreline and diverse lineup of music events. From DJ sets and afrobeats to reggae and dance performances, the programming spans a wide range of genres. Visit on days with scheduled shows, when opening hours are extended to 7pm. For details, check the event calendar on their Instagram.
When: Until September 7
Where: Yokobori Beach, 1168 Koajiro, Misakimachi, Miura, Kanagawa
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Seaside Living Zushi
This relaxing beach house in Zushi has a swanky bar serving refreshing cocktails all day long. Seaside Living 's menu is created by Cafe and Dining Sakae, which prides itself on using local produce sourced from Zushi and surrounding areas.
The Cuban sandwich (from ¥1,400) with smoked chicken and cheese is the most popular item to just grab and go, but the Hawaiian dishes like loco moco (¥1,600) and karaage fried chicken bowl (¥1,100) are commendable, too. Pair your food with an ice-cold Kamakura craft beer (¥1,100) or a housemade lemonade (¥900) and you'll be happy as a clam.
If you're here with a group of friends, it's worth booking a barbecue set (from ¥3,900; for groups of at least four people), which comes with beef, pork, chicken and shrimp, plus a grilled onigiri, fresh salad made with local produce and plenty of Shonan veggies to cook on the grill.
When: until August 31
Where: Zushi Beach, 2-10-18 Shinjuku, Zushi, Kanagawa
Sunset Beach Park Inage
It's been 40 years since Inage Seaside Park opened to the public and Chiba prefecture has made efforts to revitalise the attraction with new features. In addition to new parks, restaurants, a glamping area and an outdoor pool that opened in summer 2022, Inage Seaside Park now also offers a spectacular seaside café that sits on the 1.2 km-long pier. Weekends and holidays are the liveliest as there are music performances to entertain the crowds.
When: Seaside Café is open year-round
Where: Inage Seaside Park, 7-2 Takahama, Mihama
Happy Go Lucky
Happy Go Lucky has been around for over a decade and it's still one of the most popular beach houses with locals, who revel in its lavish, resort-inspired offerings. Anyone can just rock up to the bar and dining space, which offers Chinese sweet and sour fried chicken with salad (¥1,500), sausage platter (¥1,100), garlic shrimp with rice (¥1,600) and seafood pilaf with soft-shell shrimp (¥1,500), just to name a few. The menu also lists around a dozen cocktails (from ¥700) and fruity margaritas (¥1,000), plus fruit juices (¥500), smoothies (¥750) and soda (¥500).
For those looking for an active beach outing, book an outdoor yoga session at 9am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (or 8am on Saturday and Sundays) for ¥2,000. Since space is limited, reservations must be made in advance via Instagram DM.
When: until August 31
Where: Zushi Beach, 2 Shinjuku, Zushi, Kanagawa
Oriental Resort in Shonan
This resort-chic beach house at Koshigoe Coast boasts one of the largest food courts in the Shonan area. It offers a range of local and international dishes like grilled seafood, steak, sausages and nasi goreng (fried rice). Access to the standard lounge area costs ¥3,000 per person an hour, and it's equipped with cabanas, plenty of couches and even a pool in the centre.
If you're looking to splurge, get one of the seafront glamping tents (from ¥6,000 per hour). These luxurious abodes come with lounge sofas, barbecue pits and a communal jacuzzi. Oriental Resort gets especially festive over the weekends – you'll get to enjoy Tahitian dance and Polynesian fire shows over a sumptuous barbecue.
This article was originally published on August 16 2019 and updated on July 24 2025.
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