Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kashima

Kashima is a town in Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan, home to about 32,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 14 temples, 21 forts & heritage, 7 buddhist sites and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Former Kashima Castle (1 km), 誕生院 (2 km) and Yūtoku Museum (5 km).

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Kashima, Saga Prefecture
Kashima, Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kashima at a glance

Location
Saga Prefecture district, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 32,410
Coordinates
33.1061° N, 130.0906° E
Places within 50 km
129 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Kashima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kashima: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Kashima

64 temples within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is Matsukage Shrine (1 km); the best-known is Takeo Shrine (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kashima

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is Former Kashima Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Kashima

32 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is 誕生院 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kashima

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is 展望台広場 (2 km); the best-known is Mt. Taradake (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Kashima

20 museums within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is Yūtoku Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kashima

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kashima. The closest is Fukaura Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kashima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kashima
  2. 1 km Former Kashima Castle · heritage site, Saga Prefecture
  3. 5 km Yūtoku Museum · museum, Saga Prefecture
  4. 3 km 誕生院 · Buddhist site, Saga Prefecture
  5. 11 km Anpuku-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kishima
  6. 6 km 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 · museum, Saga Prefecture
  7. 12 km Back to Kashima

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How to reach Kashima

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kashima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples1464Matsukage Shrine (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2138Former Kashima Castle (1 km)
    Buddhist sites732誕生院 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2731展望台広場 (2 km)
    Museums1320Yūtoku Museum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1818Fukaura Dam (5 km)
    Parks1116Asahigaoka Park (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves49沖ノ島 (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28肥前鹿島干潟 (5 km)
    Other attractions57Ureshino Onsen Station (11 km)
    Waterfalls55滝の観音 (11 km)
    Beaches & coast13武雄神社流鏑馬神事馬場 (14 km)
    Caves13永野の風穴 (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Noor Islamic Center (81 km)

    Kashima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kashima?

    Former Kashima Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), 誕生院 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Yūtoku Museum (museum, about 5 km), Anpuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), 佐賀県立宇宙科学館 (museum, about 12 km), Mifuneyama Rakuen (attraction, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kashima?

    129 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 21 forts & heritage, 7 buddhist sites, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kashima?

    Matsukage Shrine, about 1 km by road; Takeo Shrine (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kashima?

    Former Kashima Castle, about 1 km by road; 杵島城趾 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kashima?

    誕生院, about 2 km by road; Anpuku-ji Temple (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kashima?

    Start in Kashima, visit Former Kashima Castle, then Yūtoku Museum, then 誕生院, then Anpuku-ji Temple, then 佐賀県立宇宙科学館, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kashima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Kashima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kashima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kashima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.