KASHIMA PAGE 1/ 4 PG-308 KASHIMA KASHIMA CITY Access: Narita "Rose Liner" Bus Airport Sta. Kashima JR 1 Rinkai Kashima Soccer Tetsudo JR Tokyo Sta. Narita Sta. Kashima Jingu Sta. Mito Sta. JR JR Stadium Sta.*1 30min. 5min. Walk "Kashimago" Bus Walk 2hrs. Stadium 2 1 , 2 Bus service is planned for those days when the World Cup games are held. Extra trains/buses will also operate on the World Cup games days. *1 Only those trains coming from the direction of Mito stop at Kashima Soccer Stadium Sta. To From Type of transportation Time required One way fare (¥) Frequency 9 min. JR Narita Sta. Narita Airport JR "Airport Narita" train (6 min. from 230 1/hr. Terminal 2. Sta.) 1-2/ hr. from JR Narita Sta. to Sawara Sta. JR (Narita Line & Kashima Line) 1-2/ hr. from JR Sawara Sta. 2-3 hrs. 950 (Change at JR Sawara Sta.) (From Narita Airport) to Kashima Jingu Sta.6 through trains /day from JR Narita Sta. Kashima Jingu JR Narita Sta. to Kashima Jingu Sta. Sta. 1,960 1/ day JR Limited Express train " Ayame " (From Narita Airport. 1 hr (Lv. JR Narita Sta. 20:18, Av. (Stops every sta. after Sawara.) Includes reserved seat Kashima Jingu Sta.21: 14) charge from Narita Sta.) Mito Sta. Narita Airport Highway bus " Rose Liner" 2 hrs. 10 min. 3,000 9 / day Kashima Soccer Mito Sta. Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo Every 50 min. Stadium Sta. *1 1 hr. 10 min. 1,350 Highway bus " Kashimago"*2 2 hrs 1,780 Every 10-20 min. 3-7 / hr. from Tokyo Sta. to Chiba Sta. JR (Sobu Honsen Line, Narita Line 1-2 / hr. from Chiba Sta. & Kashima Line) to Sawara Sta. 2 hrs. 30 min.~ 1,890 (Change at JR Chiba, Narita and/ 1-2 / hr. from Sawara Sta. Kashima Jingu Tokyo Sta. or Sawara Sta.) to Kashima Jingu Sta. Sta. 4 through trains/day from JR Tokyo Sta. to Kashima Jingu Sta. 1/day JR Limited Express train " Ayame " 1 hr. 45min. 3,350 (Lv. Tokyo Sta. 19:15, Av. (Stops every sta. after Sawara.) (Reserved seat) Kashima Jingu Sta. 21:14) Kashima Jingu Walk 30 min. Sta. Kashima Soccer Kashima Stadium Soccer Walk 5 min. Stadium Sta.*1 *1 Only those trains coming from the direction of Mito stop at Kashima Soccer Stadium Sta. *2 Please note that Japan Rail Pass is not valid for "Kashimago" even though some of them are operated by JR Bus. PAGE 2/ 4 KASHIMA Kashima is a city with a population of 63,280 on the Pacific coast ing city has been selected as one of the 2002 World Cup venues. in the south of Ibaraki Prefecture. It’s known for its Kashima Jingu Shrine dedicated to a god of martial arts. The Kashima Antlers, Weather and clothing for the month of June professional soccer team, was formed in 1991 with the full sup- The rainy season called Tsuyu starts from June and continues to port of the city’s political and business circles. They boast the mid-July, which is a sign of summer in Japan. The average tempera- country’s first genuine soccer stadium. In 2000, the Kashima ture in Kashima is 19.5○C (67.1○F) and we have 19.8 rainy days in Antlers conquered the second stage of J League, the Nabisco Cup June. It is rainy and humid but sometimes chilly. Tourists are and the Emperor’s Cup. Against this background, the soccer-lov- advised to take a windbreaker or a jacket and a collapsible umbrella. AROUND KASHIMA ① – ⑫ correspond to those on the map on page 4/4. after national holidays. Admission: ¥300. Places of Interest: ③ Oarai Marine Tower (大洗マリンタワー), 20-min. walk from ① Kashima Jingu Shrine (鹿島神宮), 10-min. walk from JR Oarai Sta., is the symbol of Oarai City. From the 60 m-high observa- Kashima Jingu Sta., is one of the three great shrines of the eastern tion room, the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Tsukuba, and when it is clear, Mt. domains. The sacred trees behind the main sanctuary are estimated Fuji can also be taken in. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy to be 1,200 years old. The shrine has been designated as an meals with splendid view. Open: 9:00 – 21:00 (Mar. 1 – Aug. 31), 9:00 Important Cultual Property. Nearly 300 cultural treasures are exhib- –18:00 (Sep. 1– Feb. 28). Closed: Dec.28 – Dec. 30. Admission: ¥330. ited to the public in the Treasure Hall. Open: 9:00–16:00. Closed: ④ Kashima Shiroyama Park (鹿島城山公園), 5-min. walk from JR Dec. 25. Admission: Free (Treasure Hall: ¥300.). Kashima Jingu Sta., is filled with cherry blossoms and mountain aza- ②Shiosai-Hamanasu Park (Observation Tower) (潮騒はまなす公園・ leas in spring, and a number of events are held here, including a 宇宙展望塔) 10-min. walk from Chojagahama Shiosai Hamanasu Cherry Blossom Festival in early April. Koenmae Sta. on Oarai Kashima Line (Kashima Rinkai Railway). ⑤ Kashimako Port Fishing Pond (鹿島港魚釣園) 15 min. by taxi Approximately 7,000 sweet briers bloom in this seaside park during from JR Kashima Jingu Sta. A fishing pond built inside the Kashimako the months of May and Jun. Its symbol is the Observation Tower (展 Port lets you enjoy fishing in comfortable surroundings. Beginners are 望塔)(45 m high), where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. welcome. Open: 8:00 –17:00 (Jan.– Apr., Nov.– Dec.), 7:00 –19:00 It is linked with a variety of facilities, including a planetarium, local his- (May – Oct.). Closed: Tue. Admission: ¥200. tory museum, art gallery, a spot for rope climbing, a thrilling 154 m- ⑥ Kashima Port Sightseeing (鹿島港遊覧) 20 min. by taxi from long jumbo slide and a mechanical clock. Kashima Jingu Sta. Sightseeing boats of Kashimako Port operate on Observation Tower: Open: 9:00–16:30. Closed: Mon. and the day weekend and holidays. Departure at 13:30. 45-min. cruise (¥1,200). Restaurants: Name/Category Menu/Price (¥) Open hours/Closed Access Suzusho Set menu ¥3,500 11:00–16:00 & 17:00–21:00(Last order 20:00) 5-min. walk from JR Kashima 1 鈴章 Tel.(0299)82-1417 Cat fish (special product dish) ¥1,000 Closed: Mon. (This shop closes irregularly. It is Jingu Sta. Japanese necessary to make a reservation before you visit.) BistroC4 Lunch Course ¥1,000–2,500 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 (Last order 21:00)5 min. by taxi from the 2 ビストロC4 Tel.(0299)96-7554 Dinner Course ¥3,200–5,000 Closed: Mon. (Open hours are subject to Kashima Central Hotel Western/Seafood change. Please check before you visit.) Kinsui Unaju (broiled eel on rice)(standard) ¥1,600 (special) ¥1,900 11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30 10-min. walk from JR Itako 3 錦水 Tel.(0299)62-3374 Kimoyaki (grilled eel liver) (2 kimo livers) ¥500 Closed: Wed.(Some Wednesdays are open. It is Sta. Unagi (eel) Koi-no-arai (carp sashimi/Jan.– May) ¥600 necessary to make a reservation before you visit.) Ichiyotei Seiro-soba (cold soba) ¥600 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 15 min. by taxi from JR Itako 4 一葉亭 Tel.(0299)72-2125 Kake-soba (warm soba) ¥600 Closed: Mon. and 1st Sun. Sta. Soba (Japanese noodle) Tempura-soba (Tempura on warm or cold soba) ¥1,300 of each month. 1 - 4 correspond to those on the map on page 4/4. IBARAKI PREFECTURE Places of Interest: ⑩ Fukuroda no Taki Waterfall (袋田の滝) 10 min. by car from JR ⑦ Kairakuen Park, Mito City (偕楽園), 20 min. by bus from JR Mito Fukuroda Sta. One of the three largest waterfalls in Japan. Because of its Sta., is one of the three great Japanese gardens in Japan and is famous for seasonal changes in appearance, the waterfall is also known as the Four 3,000 plum trees which are full in bloom in Feb. You can catch a glimpse of Seasons Waterfall. Passing through the Kanbaku Tunnel, you'll have a the elegant lifestyle of the daimyo (feudal lords) of the time at the great view of the waterfall from the observation platform, Kanbakudai. Tokugawa Shogunate Nariaki's second home “Kobuntei” built in 1842. The area around the waterfall has many specialties, including gamecocks Open: 6:00–19:00 (Apr.1– Sep.15), 7:00 –18:00 (Sep.16 – Mar.31). and freshwater trout. Kanbaku Tunnel passage costs ¥300. Open: Daily. (Kobuntei: 9:00 –16:00. Admission: ¥190) 9:00–17:00 (Nov.– Apr.), 8:00 – 18:00 (May.– Oct.). ⑧ Tokugawa Museum (徳川博物館) 10 min. by taxi from JR Mito ⑪ Suigo Itako Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) (水郷・潮来あやめ祭) Sta., on Joban Line, the museum exhibits varieties of expensive holdings 10-min. walk from JR Kashima Line Itako Sta. The holding of the World over 30,000 collections left by the first Shogun “Ieyasu Tokugawa” and Cup Soccer games in June coincides with the Suigo Itako Ayame Festival his son Yorifusa. Open: 10:00–16:30, until 17:00 on Sat., Sun. and nation- which is held over a period of one month. The whole town of Itako, al holidays. Closed: Mon. and days after national holidays. Admission: which is near the game grounds, will be decorated with 500,000 purple Permanent exhibitions: ¥600, Special exhibitions: ¥1,000. and yellow bloom irises. A number of traditional Japanese events are to ⑨ Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History (茨城県立歴史館) 15 min. be held at the three iris gardens in the city (Maekawa, Hitachi-tonegawa by bus from JR Mito Sta., was established in 1974 in order to display the and Sengenshita).