The attractions of the islands Kashima Island

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Kashima Island is a national park about three minutes by boat from Hojo, Matsuyama. People go there for fishing, walking, and swimming in the sea.

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About Kashima Island​

Kashima Island is about 400 metres from Hojo port. There are trails around the island and over the mountain, and the appearance of the island changes with the seasons. From the observation platform on the mountain top you can look out over the islands of Setouchi and the Hojo district. Writers and artists of old including Kyoshi Takahama and Hekigoto Kawahigashi visited and wrote poems. You can also see wild deer in the rich woodland. Kashima was one of the bases of the Kono clan that was active in Setouchi in the Middle Ages, and you can still see the ruins of a castle on the mountain, and an oar dance is performed at the spring and autumn festivals.
* The path around the island is now partially closed due to rockfalls. You can also enjoy views of the coast from a boat tour.

Things to see on Kashima Island

Iyo Futami

Kashima Shrine

Oar dance

Kashima forest

Kashima deer

Observation platform

Kashima view point

Store information

Accommodation

Otaya Ryokan Kashima branch

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To the right as soon as you get off the ferry pier.You can eat Hojo's traditional sea bream rice and fresh seafood in a dining room built over the sea. The actor Kiyoshi Atsumi used to visit.

Time

The Kashima branch is open from the end of April to early November. Irregular days off. Time 11時00分-17時00分.

Charges

Accommodation is also available.
1 night, 2 meals
adults from 12,000yen, children from 8,000yen（tax not included)

Location

1596-3 Tsuji, Hojo, Matsuyama

Phone

Kashima branch 089-993-0012
(You can also contact Otaya Ryokan Hojo branch telephone 089-993-0021)

Parking

Hojo port. Charges apply

Web

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shop

Watanabe Shoten

To the left as soon as you get off the ferry pier.Sells beer, cigarettes, confectionery and food for the deer.

Time

Irregular Open at 7時05分, closed at 16時30分-18時00分.

Location

1596-1 Tsuji, Hojo, Matsuyama

Phone

089-992-3406

Vending machines

In front of Watanabe Souvenir Shop and Otaya Ryokan

Other

Camping site

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No camping or cooking equipment is available, but the toilets and other facilities can be used free of charge. Cold showers are available in the swimming season (July to early September). There are sinks in the cooking facilities and braziers that you can use if you bring firewood or charcoal.

Access

Ferry

Fare Adults 210yen, elementary school or younger 110yen (return)
Parking 8時00分-22時00分 510yen 17時00分-8時30分 next day 570yen
(includes the ferry fare for one driver)

FerryTimeTable

April to October

	From Kashima	From Hojo
7時00分-17時00分	00,20,40	03,23,43
18時00分-21時00分	00,30	03,33
21時00分	00,*30	03,*33
22時00分	00	-

November to March

	From Kashima	From Hojo
7時00分-17時00分	00,30	03,33
18時00分-21時00分	00,30	03,33
21時00分	00	-
22時00分	-	-

21時30分,22時00分 from Kashima to Hojo and 21時03分,21時33分 from Hojo to Kashima are only from July 13 to September 1.

Tour boat

Adults 360yen, children 180yen
Times differ according to the season.
Enquiries phone 089-992-1375 ( Kashima Ferry parking office)

Tour boatTimeTable

Term	Time	Column
From July 13 to September 1（ordinary days）	9時07分-17時07分	no appointment necessary
From July 13 to September 1（Saturday,Sunday,holiday）	10時07分-18時37分	no appointment necessary
Other	12時37分-14時37分	Reservation is required.

Access to the port

Hojo port

15 minutes on foot from Iyo Hojo Station to Hojo ferry port.
To get to Iyo Hojo Station, take the JR Yosan Line (for Takamatsu) from Matsuyama Station. The local train takes about 30 minutes and costs 360yen

Train timetable click here( External link )​＜外部リンク＞

Harvesting and Fishing Experience
Experience fruit picking,fishing,and more.

Outdoor Activities
Experience the whole of the Kutsuna islands.

Cook and Eat Local Food
Enjoy the islands' local food.

Arts and Culture
photo exhibition,sports event etc.

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