Katase Nishihama Beach

Be sure to stay till sundown during your next beach trip to Kamakura, as you wouldn’t want to miss the fireworks happening by the coast this summer. Taking place around Katase Nishihama Beach, the Enoshima Miami Beach Show promises to light up the night sky and nearby Enoshima Island with free pyrotechnic shows. Leading up to the 30-minute long Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks festival in October, there will be five five-minute fireworks displays scheduled at 7.40pm to celebrate the official beach-opening season. For more details on beach events and rules, check the event website. Fireworks are held on July 25 and 31, August 9 and 19, as well as September 6.

Although summer is usually the season for fireworks in Japan, this Shonan festival breaks away from tradition with a captivating fireworks show in October. The 30-minute fireworks show is scheduled for 6pm on Saturday October 18. You can expect approximately 1,000 rockets of colourful bursts, launched against the dark silhouette of the nearby Enoshima Island. The nighttime seascape makes for the perfect backdrop for this explosive showcase. To catch the show, park yourself at the Katase Nishihama beach on the mainland.