Overview
Kashima, also known as Hojo Kashima, is a small island off the coast of the Hojo district of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture. It belongs to the Setonaikai National Park, measures about 1.5 kilometers in circumference, and rises to about 114 meters at its peak. Sika deer live on the island, and they are designated a natural treasure of Ehime Prefecture.
Highlights
- ●A small island of about 1.5 kilometers in circumference lying off the Hojo district of Matsuyama
- ●Its population of Sika deer, designated a natural treasure of Ehime Prefecture
- ●The 400-meter stretch of white sand beach on the island
- ●Its natural setting within Setonaikai National Park, with a forest crossed by hiking trails
History
Kashima lies off the coast of the Hojo district of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture and belongs to Setonaikai National Park. Sika deer have inhabited the island for a very long time, and they are designated a natural treasure of Ehime Prefecture. An enclosure where visitors can feed and photograph the deer is set up at the east end of the island, north of the ferry pier.
Access
The island can be reached by ferry from Hojo Port. As the schedule may vary with the season and weather, checking before visiting is advisable.
Best season
For enjoying the beach and walking in the forest, the settled weather of spring through autumn is the most comfortable time. As this is a coastal island, it is worth keeping an eye on wind and ferry-service conditions.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Take the ferry from Hojo Port across to Kashima
- 2View the Sika deer in the enclosure at the east end of the island, north of the ferry pier
- 3Walk the 400-meter white sand beach and the forest with its hiking trails
- 4Stop by the island's Shinto shrine, then return to Hojo Port by ferry
Did you know?
💡 The Sika deer living on Kashima are designated a natural treasure of Ehime Prefecture.
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