Kashima, Industrial port city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Kashima extends along the Pacific Ocean coastline and Lake Kitaura, encompassing 106 square kilometers with a population density of 634 persons per square kilometer.
The establishment of Kashima as a modern municipality occurred on April 1, 1889, followed by its elevation to city status in 1995 after merging with Ono village.
The Kashima Shrine stands as one of eastern Japan's oldest Shinto sanctuaries and serves as the foundation for numerous Japanese swordsmanship techniques.
The Kashima Industrial Zone contains 1,500 factories specializing in petrochemical and steel production, while maintaining connections to agriculture and commercial fishing sectors.
The city houses the Kashima Antlers football club and their stadium, which served as a venue during the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/
Shares border with: Itako, Kamisu, Namegata, Hokota
Website: https://city.kashima.ibaraki.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.96564,140.64483
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Kashima Shrine
1.3 km
Katori Shrine
13.7 km
Kashima Sea
21.4 km
Rokkō Bridge
16.4 km
Gōnoike
8.7 km
Suigō Sawara Ayame Park
12.7 km
Yokotone Lock
14.8 km
Sobataka Shrine
11.4 km
JA Namegata, Shiosai
6.1 km
Suigō Ōhashi Bridge
15.3 km
Chōshō-ji
9.4 km
Suigō Itako Iris Garden
9.4 km
Tōdai-sha
18.2 km
小見川大橋
11.5 km
Kashima Soccer Museum
2.9 km
北浦大橋
10.1 km
Tone River Bridge
10.3 km
Suwa-daijin
13.8 km
Tonegawa River Railway Bridge
11.2 km
新神宮橋
3.6 km
Ōu-kofungun
9 km
井上長者館跡
21 km
Jurin-ji
15.9 km
Zennō-ji
11.2 km
Ōtone Prefectural Natural Park
13.7 km
Josai International University Medicinal Plant Garden
12.7 km
Cho-onji
7.5 km
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8 kmReviews
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