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KASHIMA and MITO
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PG-308
KASHIMA
and
MITO
! Access:
"Rose Liner" Bus
Narita
Airport Sta.
JR
JR Tokyo Sta.
Narita Sta.
JR
JR
Kashima Jingu Sta.
"Kashimago" Bus
Kashima
Rinkai
Tetsudo
Oarai
Kashima
Train Line
Mito Sta.
2hrs. 20min.
To
JR Narita Sta.
Kashima Jingu
Sta.
Kashima
Kashima Jingu
Sta.
From
Narita Airport
Type of transportation
Time required
One way fare (¥)
JR "Airport Narita" train
12~20 min.
(10~17 min. from
Terminal 2. Sta.)
250
JR (Narita Line & Kashima Line)
(Change at JR Sawara Sta.)
2 hrs.
820
JR Limited Express train " Ayame "
(Stops every sta. after Sawara.)
1 hr. 20 min.
1,630
(Includes reserved seat
charge from Narita Sta.)
Highway bus " Kashimago"*
2 hrs. 20 min.
1,780
JR (Sobu Honsen Line, Narita Line & Kashima Line)
(Change at JR Sawara, and Chiba Sta.)
3 hrs. 15 min.
1,890
JR Limited Express train " Ayame "
(Stops every sta. after Sawara.)
2 hrs. 15 min.
3,100
(Reserved seat)
JR Limited Express train " Super/ Fresh Hitachi "
1 hr. 10 min.
4,090
Highway bus " Rose Liner "
2 hrs.
3,000
JR Narita Sta.
Tokyo Sta.
Tokyo Sta.
Ueno Sta.
Narita Airport
Mito Sta.
Tokyo Sta.
Shinjuku Sta.
Highway bus " Mitogo "*
2 hrs.
2 hrs. 20 min.
2,080
* Please note that Japan Rail Pass is not valid for "Kashimago" & "Mitogo" even though some of them are operated by JR Bus.
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KASHIMA and MITO
KASHIMA
Kashima is a city with a population of 63,100 on the Pacific coast
in the east south of Ibaraki Prefecture. It’s known for Kashima
Jingu Shrine dedicated to a god of martial arts.
① – ⑬ correspond to those on the map on page 4/4.
Places of Interest:
① Kashima Jingu Shrine (鹿島神宮), 7-min. walk from JR Kashima
Jingu Sta., is one of the three great shrines of the eastern domains.
The sacred trees behind the main sanctuary are estimated to be
1,200 years old. The shrine has been designated as an Important
Cultual Property. Nearly 300 cultural treasures are exhibited to the
public in the Treasure Hall. Open: 9:00 –16:00. Closed: Dec. 25.
Admission: Free (Treasure Hall: ¥300.).
②Kashimako Port Fishing Pond (鹿島港魚釣園) 15 min. by taxi
from JR Kashima Jingu Sta. A fishing pond built inside the Kashimako
Port lets you enjoy fishing in comfortable surroundings. Beginners are
welcome. Open: 8:00 –17:00 (Jan.– Apr., Nov.– Dec.), 7:00 –19:00
(May – Oct.). Closed: Tue. When Tue. falls on a national holiday, it's
open and closed following day & Dec. 29 – Jan.3 Admission: ¥200.
③ Kashima Port Sightseeing (鹿島港遊覧) 20 min. by taxi from
Kashima Jingu Sta. Sightseeing boats of Kashimako Port operate on
weekends and holidays. Departure at 13:30. 45-min. cruise (¥1,200).
④ Kashima Shiroyama Park (鹿島城山公園), 5-min. walk from JR
Kashima Jingu Sta., is filled with cherry blossoms and mountain azaleas in spring, and a number of events are held here, including a
Cherry Blossom Festival in early April.
⑤ Shiosai-Hamanasu Park (Observation Tower) (潮騒はまなす公
園・宇宙展望塔) 10-min. walk from Chojagahama Shiosai Hamanasu
Koenmae Sta. on Oarai Kashima Line (Kashima Rinkai Railway).
Approximately 7,000 sweet briers bloom in this seaside park during
the months of May and Jun. Its symbol is the Observation Tower (展
望塔)(45 m high), where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view.
It is linked with a variety of facilities, including a planetarium, local history museum, art gallery, a spot for rope climbing, a thrilling 154 mlong jumbo slide and a mechanical clock.
Observation Tower: Open: 9:00 –16:30. Closed: Mon. and the day
after national holidays. Admission: ¥300.
⑥ Kashima Soccer Stadium (カシマサッカースタジアム), 10 min.
by taxi from JR Kashima Jingu Sta. or in front of the Kashima Soccer
Stadium Sta. opening only on the dates of games, is a home of The
Kashima Antlers, professional soccer team, formed in 1991 with
the full support of the city’s political and business circles. They
boast the country’s first genuine soccer stadium.
MITO
Places of Interest:
⑦ Kairakuen Park, Mito City (偕楽園), 20 min. by bus from JR Mito
Sta., is one of the three great Japanese gardens in Japan and is famous for
3,000 plum trees which are full in bloom in Feb. You can catch a glimpse of
the elegant lifestyle of the daimyo (feudal lords) of the time at the
Tokugawa Shogunate Nariaki's second home “Kobuntei” built in 1842.
Open: 6:00 –19:00 (Apr.1– Sep.15), 7:00 –18:00 (Sep.16 – Mar.31).
(Kobuntei: 9:00 –16:00. Admission: ¥190 Closed Dec.29 –31.)
⑧ Tokugawa Museum (徳川博物館) 10 min. by taxi from JR Mito
Sta., on Joban Line, the museum exhibits varieties of expensive holdings
over 30,000 collections left by the first Shogun “Ieyasu Tokugawa” and
his son Yorifusa. Open: 10:00 –16:30, until 17:00 (enter by 30min. before
the closing time) on Sat., Sun. and national holidays. Closed: Mon.,Tue.
and days after national holidays. and irregularly Admission: General
exhibitions: ¥630, Special exhibitions: ¥840–1,050.
URL : http://tokugawa.gr.jp/museum_info_e.htm
⑨ Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History (茨城県立歴史館) 15 min.
by bus from JR Mito Sta., was established in 1974 in order to display the
history of Ibaraki Prefecture. In the main building, exhibitions and historical
records are mainly displayed. Open: 9:30 –17:00.(enter before 16:30)
Closed: Mon., days after national holidays, replace exhibitsperiod and
Dec.29–Jan.1. Admission: ¥150, Special exhibitions: ¥580.
⑩ Art Tower Mito (水戸芸術館), 10 min. by bus from JR Mito Sta. is a
cultural complex that includes a concert hall, theater, art gallery, shops and
restaurants. You can also enjoy wonderful view of the city from the 100meter high observatory (¥200). English tour of the Art tower are available
if you book at least 1 week before your visit (Tel: 029-227-8111
(¥500).Open: 9:30-18:00 (Sat. and Sun. till 19:00) Closed: Mon.
URL: http://www.arttowermito.or.jp/index2.php
OUTSIDE MITO
⑪ Fukuroda no Taki Waterfall (袋田の滝) 10 min. by car from JR
Fukuroda Sta. One of the three largest waterfalls in Japan. Because of its
seasonal changes in appearance, the waterfall is also known as the Four
Seasons Waterfall. Passing through the Kanbaku Tunnel, you'll have a
great view of the waterfall from the observation platform, Kanbakudai.
The area around the waterfall has many specialties, including gamecocks
and freshwater trout. Kanbaku Tunnel passage costs ¥300. Open: Daily.
9:00 –17:00 (Nov.– Apr.), 8:00 – 18:00 (May.– Oct.).
⑫ Suigo Itako Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) (水郷・潮来あやめ祭)
10-min. walk from JR Kashima Line Itako Sta. In June, the Suigo Itako
Ayame Festival which is held over a period of one month. The whole
town of Itako, will be decorated with 500,000 purple and yellow bloom
irises. A number of traditional Japanese events are to be held at the
three iris gardens in the city (Maekawa, Hitachi-tonegawa and
Sengenshita). Admission: Free.
⑬ Kasama-yaki Pottery (笠間焼) The history of Kasama-yaki pottery
is said to have begun 220 years ago. It has been designated as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Kasama-yaki pottery can especially be found
in Yakimono-dori (Pottery Avenue). Pottey classes are also available.
⑭ Oarai Marine Tower (大洗マリンタワー), 20-min. walk from
Oarai Sta., is the symbol of Oarai City. From the 60 m-high observation room, the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Tsukuba, and when it is clear, Mt.
Fuji can also be taken in. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy
meals with splendid view. Open: 9:00 – 21:00 (Mar.– Aug.), 9:00
–18:00 (Sep.– Feb.). Closed: Dec.28 – Dec. 30. Admission: ¥330.
Suggested Sightseeing Route in Mito
20 min.
10-min.
2-min.
Mito Sta. north exit ………………Ibaraki Prefectual Museum of History …………Kairakuen Park…………… Tokiwa Shrine/Giretsu-kan
水戸駅北口
bus
茨城県立歴史館
walk
偕楽園
walk
常盤神社・義烈館
15-min.
15-min.
15-min.
4-min.
8-min.
……………Tokugawa Museum ……………… Art Tower Mito …………… Kodokan …………… Mito Castle Site ………………… Mito Sta.
walk
徳川博物館
walk
水戸芸術館
walk
弘道館
walk
水戸城跡
walk
水戸駅
アートタワー水戸
KASHIMA and MITO
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Accommodations:
Name of facilities
Tel.
Kashima:
1 Kashima Heights (P)
2 Hotel Ganke (R)
3 Jingu Hotel (H)
4 Yoshimiya Ryokan (R)
5 Hotel Kobori (R)
6 Business Hotel Suzusho (BH)
7 Ikedaya Ryokan (R)
8 Ryokan Kasagake (R)
Kamisu:
9 Kashima Central Hotel (H)
10 Aton Palace Hotel (BH)
11 Kashima Park Hotel (BH)
Name of facilities
Tel.
Mito City:
12 Mito Keisei Hotel (H)
13 Holiday Inn Mito (H)
14 Hotel Season (H)
15 Kairakuen Youth Hostel (YH)
16 Mito Prince Hotel (H)
Daigo-machi:
17 Hotel Kajikaen (R)
Itako City:
18 Itako Hotel (R)
19 Ayame Ryokan (R)
20 Suiunso (R)
(0299)82-7941
(0299)82-3451
(0299)83-2211
(0299)82-1306
(0299)82-1311
(0299)84-6611
(0299)82-5391
(0299)82-4642
(0299)92-5511
(0299)92-4411
(0299)90-0500
(029)226-3111
(029)300-1100
(029)227-0008
(029)226-1388
(029)227-4111
(0295)72-5151
(0299)62-3130
(0299)62-2127
(0299)62-2550
Remarks:
1 –
H
R
P
YH
BH
more than 15,000 yen
8,001 yen – 15,000 yen
8,000 yen or less
14 correspond to those on the map on page 4/4.
Hotel
Rate for a twin room.
Ryokan
Rate per person
Pension
Rate per person
Youth Hotel
Rate per person
Business Hotel Rate per person
Mito City
118
349
Art Tower Mito
50
Ibaraki Prefectural 9
Museum of history
水戸芸術館
15
県立歴史館
10
Tokiwa Shrine
118
常磐神社
Kairakuen Park 7
偕楽園
Kairakuen Sta.*
8 Tokugawa Museum
徳川博物館
12
偕楽園駅
Mito Sta.
水戸駅
Senba Lake
千波湖
14
16
13
N
Mito City hall
水戸市役所
*Kairakuen Sta. opens when plum trees festival is held in the period of mid-Feb.
to late Mar.
7 – 10 correspond to those on page 2/4.
12 – 16 correspond to those on page 3/4.
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KASHIMA and MITO
To Mito
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Kashima Soccer Stadium
18
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20
Kashima-Jingu
Kashima
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鹿島神宮駅
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Kashima City Hall
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Pacific Ocean
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鹿島メッセ
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1 - 6 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 3/4.
① , ⑥ correspond to these on page 2/4
Tsuga津賀
Chojagahama-shiosaihamanasu
Koen-Mae Sta.
Hitachi-Ota City
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Ibaraki Prefecture
(available irregulary)
6
Kashima Soccer Stadium
鹿島サッカースタジアム Bokuden-no-sato
Undo-koen Park
JR Kashima Jingu Sta.
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those in the accommodations list
on page 3/4.
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