Kashima accommodation from NZ$89

35 kilometres away from the heart of Kashima is the Narita Tobu Hotel Airport. Alternatively, the New Makomo Hotel is 11 kilometres away. Two more accommodation options are the Hotel Sky Court Narita and the nine hours Narita.

Should you have the time, make sure you travel to other parts of Kanto. Spend time at the ruins, castles and historic palaces in Kanto. Outdoorsy types can also make the time to admire its beaches, coastal plains, forests and mountains. Or join the locals snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing while you are here.

Tsukuba is located 50 kilometres to the west of Kashima. Here, you can explore the Tsukuba University. Those staying in Tsukuba can select from the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tsukuba and Tsukuba Daily-Inn. Alternatively, there's Hitachi, 70 kilometres to the north of Kashima. While in Hitachi, check out the Hitachi Kamine Park. Room options in Hitachi include the Hotel Wing International Hitachi and Hotel Terrace the Square-Hitachi.

Before you head home, why not spend an afternoon rubbing shoulders with local sports obsessives at a local game? You'll find Tokyo Dome 85 kilometres to the southwest of Kashima. If you are interested in booking a room nearby, make a reservation at the Concieria Shiba Koen or the Top Asakusa Apartment.

If you're flying into or out of Narita International Airport and are looking to stay nearby, check out the latest deals at the Narita Gateway Hotel or the Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu.