Riviera Zushi Marina, a luxury resort in Shonan, announces its traditional New Year Festival 2026 on January 2-3, 2026. Located just 60 minutes from central Tokyo in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, this beachside destination offers families the perfect opportunity to experience authentic Japanese New Year traditions while enjoying gourmet dining and shopping in a stunning ocean-front setting.
Visit the official website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/event/newyear/
Event Overview
Name: New Year Festival 2026
Dates: January 2 (Friday) to January 3 (Saturday), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Last entry 2:30 PM)
Location: Riviera Zushi Marina, Riviera Plaza and surrounding areas
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/event/newyear/
Traditional Japanese New Year Experience Workshops
Mochi-Pounding (Mochitsuki)
Fee: Free
Time: 11:00 AM
No advance reservation or special equipment required.
Note: For hygiene reasons, the pounded mochi cannot be consumed.
Calligraphy (Kakizome)
Fee: ¥300 (tax included)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Last entry 2:30 PM)
No advance reservation or special equipment required.
Kite-Making
Fee: ¥800 (tax included)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Last entry 2:30 PM)
No advance reservation or special equipment required.
Spinning Top Making
Fee: ¥800 (tax included)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Last entry 2:30 PM)
No advance reservation or special equipment required.
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Shopping
Zushi Flea Market Mini
Location: Inside Riviera Plaza
This New Year's edition brings back the popular Zushi Flea Market, which gained significant attention in 2025. Discover carefully curated items including Japanese tableware and ceramics that have been cherished through generations. The perfect opportunity to find a special treasure to start your new year.
Riviera Marche Mini
Location: In front of Riviera Plaza
Featured Vendors:
- Miura Vegetable Assortment Box (Limited to 30 boxes)
- Tsukuba Kikurage Sales (dried mushrooms)
- Hinata Cafe (food truck)
- La-La-Be (Israeli raw honey)
- sandybloom (accessories)
- SURFREENJOY (indigo dyeing)
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Special Event: Moomin Riviera Vacation Limited Goods Happy Bag
Riviera Zushi Marina presents Happy Bags featuring the exclusive "Moomin Riviera Vacation" series, combining the world of Moomin with resort lifestyle. Three specially curated bags offer savings of up to ¥7,940, featuring practical items selected for maximum satisfaction.
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/event/moomin-luckybag/
- Pop-up Store: Riviera Zushi Marina "New Year Festival Special Venue"
- Online Store: https://onlineshop.riviera.co.jp/
Restaurants
Ristorante AO Zushi Marina
Limited Plan: New Year Special Course with Italian-Style Osechi Appetizers
Available Period: January 1 (Thursday, Holiday) to January 4 (Sunday), 2026
Prices:
Lunch:
- Capodanno Pranzo ¥10,500 (tax and service charge included)
- Capodanno AO ¥16,000 (tax and service charge included)
Dinner:
- Capodanno Cena ¥18,500 (tax and service charge included)
Beverages charged separately.
Reservations recommended as these courses are popular every year.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM start times
Business hours differ from regular periods.
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/restaurant/ao/event/newyear/
Malibu Farm Zushi Marina
Limited Plan: MALIBU FARM Year-End and New Year Plan
Available Period: December 26 (Friday), 2025 to January 4 (Sunday), 2026
Prices:
- Ocean Holiday (5 courses) ¥8,800 (tax included)
- Resort Premium Holiday (6 courses) ¥14,300 (tax included)
Beverages charged separately.
Dinner includes separate service charge.
Business Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/restaurant/malibufarm/event/newyear_plan/
Hotels
Malibu Hotel
Start your year with a view of Mount Fuji from your guest room, enjoying "the luxury of doing nothing" at this beachside retreat. Use Malibu Hotel as your base to enjoy restaurant dining and festival events throughout your New Year celebration.
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/hotel/malibuhotel/
Space Key Point Riviera Zushi Marina
Begin the new year with a seaside glamping retreat that synchronizes with nature. Conveniently located near Kamakura for sightseeing, Space Key Point Riviera Zushi Marina offers a comfortable resort stay.
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/hotel/space-key-point/
About Riviera Zushi Marina
Riviera Zushi Marina was established in 1971 as one of Japan's premier marinas and has been operated by Riviera Resort Co., Ltd. since 2001. This luxury Shonan resort is located just 60 minutes from central Tokyo and 10 minutes from Kamakura, featuring approximately 900 palm trees and high-end pleasure boats and yachts creating an extraordinary atmosphere. The stunning ocean views with Mount Fuji in the background have made it a popular filming location for movies and dramas.
The expansive 50,000-tsubo (approximately 165,000 square meters) property includes a yacht harbor, two hotels, two restaurants, a cafe, event venues, banquet facilities, nine residential buildings (1,266 units), four tennis courts, and various shops.
Environmental conservation efforts began in 2001, with the "Riviera Future Creation Project" launched in 2006. In 2022, the marina became the first in Asia to receive the international "Blue Flag" marina certification. The facility has established a recycling loop through composting at the marina and collaboration between on-site restaurants and local farmers for "circular agriculture," achieving CO₂ reduction and zero waste. Additional initiatives include 100% renewable energy adoption and pioneering seaweed bed restoration efforts within the marina as part of the "Blue Carbon Belt®" project, demonstrating comprehensive SDGs activities as a "Sustainability Town" working toward a prosperous future.
Official Website: https://www.riviera.co.jp/area/zushi/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riviera_zushi_marina/
