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Kashima Gata Mudflat
culture
Kashima Gata Mudflat
鹿島干潟
Est. 60Kashima, Kyushu
Overview
Ariake Sea tidal flats hosting the annual Gatalympics mud sports festival each June.
The Ariake Sea's extreme tidal range exposes vast glistening mudflats at low tide along Kashima's coast. Each June, the Gatalympics festival turns the mud into a sports arena, locals and visitors slog through mud bicycle races, tug-of-war, and obstacle courses. Outside festival season, the flats attract migratory shorebirds and offer an otherworldly landscape at sunset.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 鹿島干潟
- Nearest station
- Kashima-Jingu Station (12 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking
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