There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Kashima-Jingu
best- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kashima-Jingubus Kashima
2h 5m¥2,100Drive 97.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Kashima Shrinecar 97.3 km
1h 16m¥1,688–2,438Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chibatrain Jo / ...
- Take the train from Chiba to Sawaratrain [11733] Jr Narita / ...
3h 57m¥1,856–2,555Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Kashima Jingu Shrinebus Tokyo Sta.
2h 9m¥2,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Kashima-Jingu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kashima Shrine. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū via Chiba and 佐原 Sawara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kashima Shrine is 111 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine without a car is to bus via Kashima-Jingu which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2100.
The bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kashima-Jingu takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Tokyo to Kashima Shrine bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Kashima Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine is to bus via Kashima-Jingu which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2600 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kashima Shrine, Japan?
JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kashima-Jingu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,100 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kashima Shrine via 千葉 Chiba, Chiba, 佐原 Sawara, and 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chiba
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Chiba to Sawara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kashima-Jingu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 047-712-7400
- Website
- keiseibus.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Kashima Jingu Shrine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.keiseibus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Kashima Shrine bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kashima-Jingu station.
Tokyo to Kashima Shrine train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 千葉 Chiba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kashima Shrine is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Tokyo to Kashima Shrine.
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