Kashima Island

[1][3] In the heart of Kashima Forest is the observation platform, a 20-minute trek from the base, where a panoramic view of Hōjō and the Seto Inland Sea is visible.

In October of 2014, a "Bell of Happiness" was installed at the observation platform for couples to ring while viewing a rock formation west of the island called Iyo Futami to strengthen their love.

[2] Legend holds that Empress Jingū was served tai meshi during a trip to Kashima as a prayer for her success in her conquest of the Korean Peninsula.

[3]The restaurant is open from late April through early November; during this season, particularly in the summer, the island becomes a popular tourist spot for camping and barbecues.

Additional sites include the Kashima Museum of Natural History and Archeology (鹿島博物展示館), a souvenir shop, and a free campsite with public toilets, showers, and cooking facilities.