Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture, borders Yokosuka City and Zushi City. Located in the northwestern part of the Miura Peninsula, it faces Sagami Bay. Hayama Beach, once selected as one of Japan's "100 Best Beaches," is bustling with beachgoers in the summer. Local specialties include Hayama Beef, a brand of beef raised with carefully selected feed, and shiitake mushrooms. The fishing industry is also thriving, with Hayama Shirasu (whitebait) being a renowned specialty. The town offers elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as one university. Tourist attractions include the Hayama Pavilion of the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, Shiosai Park, Fudodo Temple, and Fudo Falls. Local events include the Azalea Festival in spring, the Hydrangea Festival during the rainy season, and the Hayama Coast Fireworks Festival in summer.