The area around Kashima Soccer Stadium (Mercari Stadium) is a quiet, small-town neighborhood with no big commercial district, but it has distinctive spots that fit Kashima’s identity as a “soccer town.” Distances and ratings are based on Google Maps data.
Berimbau
5132-2 Kyūchū, Kashima · A Brazilian restaurant running since 1994 that relocated near the stadium in 2016. A churrasco specialist that fits well with Kashima Antlers’ identity as a “soccer town” with deep ties to Brazilian players and coaches like Zico. Check opening hours before visiting.
車屋ラーメン
4772-24 Kyūchū, Kashima · Tue-Fri 11:00-14:30 & 17:00-21:00, Sat 7:30-14:30 & 17:00-21:00, Sun 7:30-14:30 only, closed Mondays. A ramen shop that opens early in the morning on weekends. Note it’s closed on Mondays.
豚一門
4643-10 Kyuchu, Kashima · Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 11:00-14:00 & 17:30-20:00, closed Wednesdays. A famous tonkatsu (pork cutlet) spot even featured on the Kashima Antlers official site as a “pre-match victory food” — katsu (勝つ, meaning “to win”) is a pun many fans enjoy before games. Note it’s closed on Wednesdays.
日本料理 轟
1340-2 Suka, Kashima · Tue-Sun 11:30-14:00 & 17:00-22:00, closed Mondays. A Japanese restaurant open for both lunch and dinner. Note it’s closed on Mondays.
湧水茶屋 一休み
Kyūchū 2306-1, Kashima (inside Kashima Jingu Shrine grounds) · Daily 10:00-17:00. A teahouse on the grounds of Kashima Jingu Shrine. A good stop to combine with a shrine visit.
お食事処 鈴章
1-chōme-4-27 Kyūchū, Kashima · Daily 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00. A neighborhood diner.
鉄板焼･しゃぶしゃぶ 樹林
1-chōme-4-26 Kyūchū, Kashima · Mon, Fri-Sun 11:30-15:00 & 17:00-23:00, Wed-Thu 17:00-23:00, closed Tuesdays. A spot where you can enjoy both teppanyaki and shabu-shabu. Note it’s closed on Tuesdays.
中華レストラン 貴天楼
Hirai 1213-5, Kashima (inside the Sanpoto parking area) · Tue-Sun 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00, closed Mondays. A local Chinese restaurant. Note it’s closed on Mondays.