Zushi, Coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
This settlement sits at the edge of Miura Peninsula and spreads along a curved bay framed by low hills inland. The sandy shore runs across the entire southern side and is accompanied by a narrow promenade, behind which residential areas climb up gentle slopes.
The area was inhabited during the Yayoi and Kofun periods and later served as an outer defense line for Kamakura in medieval times. Two Buddhist temples from the eighth century testify to the early religious importance of this coastal zone.
The beach serves as a meeting point for surfers and families who gather along the promenade on weekends. Local festivals during summer bring vendors and musicians to the waterfront, while the lanes behind the coast are shaped by small restaurants and shops.
Two train lines run directly to Tokyo, with the journey taking about an hour and regular connections offered throughout the day. The coastal promenade is level and suitable for a walk in calm weather.
On clear days, Mount Fuji appears from the southern beach section across the bay. This line of sight attracts photographers and walkers who want to capture the volcano in the background of the ocean.
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