Kashima Island (Hojo)
鹿島（北条）
A small island off Hōjō Port on Matsuyama's northern outskirts, a 3-minute ferry ride away, with wild deer, a swimming beach and sunsets over the sea.
Kashima is about 1.5 km around and is home to a protected herd of deer. In summer its seawater beach is open. A trail around the island and a viewpoint on the small hilltop look out over Saidani and the two sea rocks Tamari and Kanri, linked by a sacred rope. Together they are called 'Iyo Futami'.
Ferries run about every 1–2 hours, and a round trip costs about 240 yen. From JR Iyo-Hōjō Station it is about a 10-minute walk to the pier, and about 20 minutes by JR from Matsuyama Station.
It is ideal for a half-day family outing in summer.
Opening hours
Ferry approx. 07:00–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Dogo Onsen Asuka-no-Yu
- Dogo Onsen Honkan
- Botchan Train
- Dogo Haikara-dori & Botchan Karakuri Clock
- Isaniwa Shrine
- Shiki Memorial Museum
- Dogo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins
- Matsuyama Castle