[Summer Recommended Marine Activities] How to get to Kashima in Ainan Town

How to get to Kashima (summer only)

• Table of Contents
• From Kochi
• From Uwajima
• summary

To get to Kashima, board the Nishikai Sightseeing Boat from Senohama Waiting Area, located between the forks of Prefectural Route 294 and Prefectural Route 34.

The location of Senohama waiting room is here

West Sea Sightseeing Boat Senohama Waiting Room

Address: 1599 Funakoshi, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun, Ehime Prefecture

・Parking available (free)

Ferry fee: 1,000 yen for adults (middle school students and above)

Elementary school students and children: 500 yen

Free for elementary school students and infants

・Time required: 15 minutes

・Operating hours: 8:30~17:00 (every hour)

Every hour: 30 Departs from Senohama Waiting Area

Every hour: 00 Departing Kashima

*Please be sure to check the operation status on the Saikai Sightseeing Boat homepage as the boat may be canceled due to weather or other reasons.

Saikai sightseeing boat link ↓

https://nishiumi.info/liner-route-kashima.html

From Kochi

First, leave Kochi Station South in Kochi City, turn left and proceed along Prefectural Route 374.

As you continue walking, you will see Megane Ichiba ahead on the left, so turn left at that intersection.

From there, cross the Azamino Bridge and continue along the road until you reach the Kochi Expressway.

Take the Kochi Expressway to Susaki city and drive for about 40 minutes. General: 1,090 yen ETC: 1,090 yen

From there, switch to National Route 56 and drive for about 1 hour and 44 minutes to enter Sukumo City.

Once you enter Sukumo City, continue north on National Route 56, following the signs for Misano Hira Castle.

Continue on National Route 56 for about 25 minutes and you will enter Ainan Town and pass Sakaemachi intersection.

Turn left at the next intersection to get onto Prefectural Route 34.

From there, follow Prefectural Route 34 for about 10 minutes.

(Once you enter Prefectural Route 34, it's the same as heading towards Uwajima)

From Uwajima

Once you enter Ainan Town, head towards the roadside station "Misho MIC" as a landmark.

As you continue along National Route 56, you will see the roadside station "Misho MIC" on your right, so turn right at the traffic light just after passing it.

From there, take Prefectural Route 34 and follow the road for about 10 minutes.

Along the way, you will see a sign for Kashima Wharf, so just follow the road.

As you go further, you will come to a downhill slope. Go down the slope and you will see the Nishikai Sightseeing Boat sign, so go towards the downhill slope on your right.

You will then arrive at the Saikai Sightseeing Boat Senohama Waiting Room.

summary

Only during the summer can you board the Saikai Sightseeing Boat to Kashima.

At Kashima, you can experience marine activities such as sea walking, SUP, and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters.

You can also enjoy a BBQ in a natural setting.

*There are no shops on Kashima, so you will need to purchase and bring your own drinks and food.

You might even be able to see wild deer and monkeys!

Please come to Kashima during the hot summer.