Kashima District – 鹿島町

Home to the impressive Sada Shrine, Kashima is a tranquil place where you can enjoy nature and relaxation, and the Sada River that runs between rice fields and mountains. This 12-kilometre-long river was artificially built in 1787 in order to connect Lake Shinji and the Sea of Japan, at Etomo Harbour. Next to it is the beautiful beach of Koura (see below).

The Kashima History and Folklore Museum is located next to Sada Shrine, and exhibits artefacts from local ruins and excavation sites in Kashima, including Jomon and Yoyoi period items, and items of Korean origin. Further away is Kashima Taku-no-Yu Onsen, a chloride onsen with a peaceful atmosphere and a view of the mountains. The water here is known for both its beautifying and healing properties. This is a day-trip facility, and you can purchase fresh and locally produced food.

Kashima History and Folklore Museum – 鹿島歴史民俗資料館
Admission fee	¥300 for adults
Opening Hours	9:00 - 17:00 (Last entrance at 16:30). Closed on Mondays or the following day in case of national holiday.
Tel	0852-82-2797
Access	Located next to Sada Shrine

Kashima Taku-no-Yu Onsen – 鹿島多久の湯
Admission fee	One person ¥530
Opening Hours	10:00 - 21:00 (Last access to bath at 20:30). Closed on Thursdays
URL	www.takunoyu.jp (Japanese)
Tel	0852-82-9300
Access	Kashima Taku-no-yu Onsen is located 9km north of central Matsue or 3km and 5km east of Sada Shrine and Koura Beach (Etomo Port) respectively. From JR Matsue Station, take an Ichibata Bus bound for Mitsu (Platform 6, line 52), get off at JA Kunibiki Kashima Shiten bus stop. You can also take an Kashima Community Bus (Japanese) from Koura Beach.