Kashima City is located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture, Japan. Kashima City is about 1 hour by train from Fukuoka Prefecture and Nagasaki Prefecture, and is adjacent to Ureshino City, Tara Town, Shiroishi Town in Saga Prefecture. You can use route bus, taxi, rental bicycle etc. when visiting tourist attractions in the city.
How to get to Kashima from outside the city
We will explain traffic access when you come to Kashima City from outside the city by train or car. In addition, please use the website of JR Limited Express Kamome when using train.
Use the train
About 57 minutes from Hakata Station to Hizen-Kashima Station by JR Limited Express Kamome.
About 56 minutes from Nagasaki Station to Hizen-Kashima Station by JR Limited Express Kamome.
About 19 minutes from Saga Station to Hizen-Kashima Station by JR Limited Express Kamome.
About 5 minutes from Fukuoka-Kuko (airport) Station to Hakata Station by Fukuoka City Subway. After that, about 57 minutes from Hakata Station to Hizen-Kashima Station by JR Limited Express Kamome.
・Bus and Train
About 35 minutes from Saga Airport to Saga Station by bus. After that, about 19 minutes from Saga Station to Hizen-Kashima Station by JR Limited Express Kamome.
・Rental Car or Limousine Taxi
From the west entrance of Saga Airport, please take Prefectural Route 49 toward Kashima City. Then take Route 444 toward Kashima City in about 60 minutes. When using the limousine taxi, advance booking is required from the following website. The limousine taxi fare is 1500 yen, the journey time is about 50 minutes.
For details：Reservation of a Limousine Taxi
It takes about 60 minutes to Kashima City via the Prefectural Route 38 and National Route 444.
Use the car
1. Enter the Kyushu Expressway from the Dazaifu IC.
2. Enter the Nagasaki Expressway from the Tosu JCT.
3. From the Takeo-Kitagata IC enter the National Route 34, after that follow the National Route 498 toward Kashima City.
1. Drive in the Oita (Kyushu) Expressway and go to the Tosu JCT.
2. Enter the Nagasaki Expressway from the Tosu JCT.
3. From the Takeo-Kitagata IC enter the National Route 34, after that follow the National Route 498 toward Kashima City.
1. Drive in the Nagasaki Expressway and go to the Ureshino IC.
2. From the Ureshino IC enter the Prefectural Route 1, after that go to the Ureshino downtown area.
3. Go on the National Route 34 to the left, go through the Prefectural Route 41 toward Kashima City.
Traffic access when going around the city
Bus
Please use Yutoku Bus. You can look up the English timetable to go to Yutoku Inari Shrine from the Kashima Bus Center in front of Hizen-Kashima Station on the following website.
http://www.yutoku.jp/jidousya/bus/jikoku/index.html
Rental Bicycle
Rental Bicycle is available at Hizen-Kashima Station and Hizen-Hama Station. For details, please read Rental Bicycle.
Taxi
Please use Saikoan Taxi. For details, please read the following website.
http://www.saikouan.jp/
※Estimated taxi fare
Hizen-Kashima Station⇔Yutoku Inari Shrine：About 1400 yen
Hizen-Kashima Station⇔Hizen-Hama Station：About 1200 yen
Hizen-Hama Station⇔Yutoku Inari Shrine：About 1040 yen
Traffic access to main tourist attractions
Yutoku Inari Shrine
It is about 10 minutes by Yutoku Bus from Kashima Bus Center located in front of Hizen-Kashima Station. There is a distance from Hizen-Hama Station to the nearest bus stop, and the number of buses is also small, so it is easier for you riding a bus from Hizen-Kashima Station to Yutoku Inari Shrine.
Hizen Hamashuku
It is about 6 minutes on foot from Hizen-Hama Station. If you go from Yutoku Inari Shrine by bus to Hizen Hamashuku, get off at the “Kojodanchi-iriguchi” bus stop, and it is about 7 minutes on foot from there. Also, it is about 30 to 40 minutes on foot from Yutoku Inari Shrine to Hizen Hamashuku.
Michi-no-Eki Kashima
It is about 8 minutes on foot from Hizen-Nanaura Station. Because the number of buses and trains is small, we recommend that you check the round-trip time in advance.
Tourist attractions in the surroundings of Kashima City
Ureshino Onsen
Known as hot water to make the skin beautiful, it is one of the best hot spring resorts in Saga Prefecture. Because there are buses from Yutoku Inari Shrine to Ureshino Onsen, it is popular as a place to stay after visiting Kashima City.
Toyotamahime Shrine
It is a shrine in Onsen town of Ureshino City. It is known that there is a benefit of beautiful skin when water is applied to the white “catfish” in the precincts. Please drop in when you stay at the traditional Japanese inn of Ureshino Onsen.
Shiotatsu
It is a traditional area with many historic buildings. As well as Hizen Hamashuku in Kashima City, it is selected as the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Kaichu Torii
It is a vermillion torii gate built in Ariake Sea. Because Ariake Sea has the largest tidal difference in Japan, the landscape differs depending on the time zone. At high tide the torii will float in the sea, and at low tide you can walk under the torii. Kaichu Torii is a popular shooting spot, and many people visit there after sightseeing in Kashima City.
Takezaki Kani
Takezaki Kani crab is a specialty gourmet of Tara Town. Takezaki Kani growing in the Ariake Sea rich in nutrition is a rich taste. In the traditional Japanese inn of Tara Town, it is often that Takezaki Kani is offered to meals, and it is also good to choose Tara Town as a place to stay after visiting Kashima City.
Takezaki Castle Ruins
It is an observatory which reproduced Takezaki Castle. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Ariake Sea, which is also recommended for those who want to be healed by looking at the sea. Flowers such as cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, cosmos are also beautiful around the observation deck.
Mifuneyama Rakuen
It is a vast garden with beautiful seasonal flowers in Takeo City. Many tourists visit at the best time of azalea, and colorful azalea are amazing spectacular scenery. In recent years evening light up events are popular, illuminating the garden fantastically.
Takeo Shrine
It is a shrine located about 15 minutes on foot from Takeo-Onsen Station. Camphor tree (Kusunoki) in Takeo Shrine is three thousand years old and is known as a power spot. In addition, it is said that the Meoto Hinoki has a benefit of marriage.
Takeo Onsen
It is a venerable hot spring in Takeo City. Because Kashima City is surrounded by Takeo Onsen and Ureshino Onsen, Kashima City is the best location for those who like hot springs. The gate which stands at the entrance of Takeo Onsen is designated as an Important Cultural Property of the country.