Kashima Football Stadium and Waterways Private Tour from Tokyo

Duration6h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This private tour takes you beyond Tokyo to the Kashima and Itako area, where peaceful waterways, local traditions, and Japanese football history come together. Begin in Itako, a quiet waterside town known for Suigo Itako Ayame Garden and its traditional rowboat experience when available. Continue to the Mercari Stadium area and Kashima Soccer Museum to explore the local football culture, including Zico’s legacy and the region’s role in Japan’s professional football history.

Finally, visit Kashima Jingu Shrine, a sacred site connected to victory, martial traditions, sacred deer, and the identity of Kashima. Multiple transportation options are available, including highway bus with local private car and a full private car plan from Tokyo, making this tour flexible for day trips, cruise passengers, airport users, and football fans looking for a deeper regional experience.

Options

Full Private Car in non-Eng

Duration: 8 hours
Private Car: You will be transported by private car from the Start to the end.
Pickup included

Use Public Transportation

Duration: 8 hours
Return Way: the private car service ends at Kashima Jingu Station. You will then return to Tokyo Station by highway bus.
Notes for Narita: Narita Airport pickup or drop-off may be arranged for one direction only, depending on schedule and availability.
Pickup included

Public Transport in non-Eng

Duration: 8 hours
Return Ways: The private car service ends at Kashima Jingu Station. You will then return to Tokyo Station by highway bus.
Notes for Narita: Narita Airport pickup or drop-off may be arranged for one direction only, depending on schedule and availability.
Pickup included

Full Private Car

Duration: 8 hours
Private Car: You will be transported by private car from the Start to the end.
Notes: This option offers the most flexible schedule and is recommended for guests who prefer private transportation throughout the
Pickup included

What's included

Private Vehicle
Public Transportation fee
Admission Fee
Hotel Pickup
National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.

Lunch
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs

What to expect

Pass by

A guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo or at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, and you will travel to Tokyo Station by public transport. From Tokyo Station, you will take the "Kashima-go" express bus to the Suigo Itako Terminal. After that, a private car will take you on your tour of Kashima and Itako.

Incidentally, for those who have selected the private car plan, we will pick you up from your hotel or the port in a private car and head directly to Itako.
Suigo Itako Ayame Garden
1h · Admission ticket included

Begin your visit in Itako, a peaceful waterside town in the Kashima region. Suigo Itako Ayame Garden is known for its seasonal flowers, canal scenery, and calm local atmosphere.

When operating conditions allow, enjoy a traditional rowboat ride through the Itako waterways. This experience offers a quiet look at the waterside culture of the region and gives the tour a scenic, local atmosphere before continuing to Kashima.

Please note that the boat ride depends on weather, season, and operation schedule. If the boat ride is unavailable, the itinerary will be adjusted with additional time in the Itako or Kashima area.

This first stop introduces the landscape and water culture of the area before the tour moves into its football and shrine story.
30m

Continue to the Mercari Stadium area, one of the symbolic football places in Japan. This is an exterior and public-area visit, where your guide will introduce the local football culture and explain how the Kashima region became closely associated with professional football in Japan.
1h · Admission ticket included

Be sure to visit the Kashima Soccer Museum located in the stadium area. Here, a guide will explain Kashima's soccer culture, the legend of Zico, the early days of professional soccer in Japan, and the glorious history of this region.

This museum is a highlight of the tour and will give you a deeper understanding of why Kashima is such a special place for many soccer fans.

Backstage tours of the stadium may be available for an additional fee, depending on the date, operational schedule, and availability. Advance reservations are required, and tours are not guaranteed.
Kashima Shrine
1h

End the tour at Kashima Jingu Shrine, one of the most important spiritual sites in the region. Walk through the shrine grounds and learn about the shrine’s connection to victory, martial traditions, sacred deer, and the identity of Kashima.

After exploring the modern football culture of the area, this final stop brings the tour back to the deeper cultural and spiritual roots of Kashima.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

End point

The guide will be waiting for you with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

End point

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, or the arrival gate of the cruise with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

If you would like to be picked up at your hotel in Tokyo, we can also arrange drop-off at the same location. Please let us know in advance.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.