[Ehime ]Spots recommended by locals to enjoy the island of Ehime.
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2024-03-21
Ehime Prefecture has a variety of islands.
Here are some of the best spots on the island where you can stay, play, and have fun.
The islands along the Shimanami Sea Route, which are relatively easy to reach even from outside of the prefecture, and the city of Matsuyama are introduced here.
Island.
Here are some of the best spots on the island where you can stay, play, and have fun.
The islands along the Shimanami Sea Route, which are relatively easy to reach even from outside of the prefecture, and the city of Matsuyama are introduced here.
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Ma'ishima
It is the first island on the Shimanami Kaido.
Horse Island is accessible only by bike, bicycle, or boat, and can be reached by elevator from the Shimanami Kaido.
There is a recently established glamping spot on Horse Island.
GLAMPROOK Shimanami
This is an accommodation facility that combines glamping and a hotel, which was established in July 2020.
The rooms overlook the Seto Inland Sea and offer a relaxing experience.
There are rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people, so groups can stay together.
Please take advantage of this service when you visit Ma Island.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: GLAMPROOK Shimanami
Address：〒799-2123 1006 Mashima, Imabari City, Ehime Pref.
Access: Dedicated shuttle service from Imabari Port
Phone number: 0898221101
Business hours: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 11:00
Mashima Shrine
The god of the sea is enshrined.
The shrine is located on Horse Island, and the tip of the shrine is on the beach, with a large hole where the fault line eroded away and the view is very nice.
Please visit the shrine and enjoy a walk along the beach.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Majima Shrine
Address: 998 Umajima-Ko, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, 799-2123
Access: 20 minutes by boat from Hashihama Port. 5 minutes walk from there.
Phone number: 0898418047
Iwakijima Island, the island of blue lemons
The island is located near the middle of the Shimanami Sea Route.
The bridge is not connected to the island and can be reached by ferry from Ikuchijima.Sekizenzan 3,000 Cherry Trees
Although it is only available in spring from March to April, it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with 3,000 cherry trees in bloom.
Sekizenyama, 370 meters high, is a little difficult to reach due to its narrow path, but once on the summit, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Sekizenzan Sanzenbonzakura
Address: Iwaki, Ueshima-cho, Ochi-gun, Ehime 794-2410
Access: 3 minutes from the Ikuchishima North IC or 10 minutes from the Ikuchishima Minami IC on the Shimanami Kaido (Shimanami Expressway), 5 minutes by ferry from Suae Port, 110 minutes on foot from Koi Ko Port.
Telephone number: None
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Isle of Man
It is the largest island on the Shimanami Kaido and a popular cycling course.Shimanami Tatara Observation Deck
In spring, it is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and the view of the Tatara Bridge and the island from here is very impressive.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Toshiro Observatory
Address: Iguchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-1402
Access: 1 minute drive from Omishima IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897873000
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Hakata Salt Plant
Visitors can observe the process of Hakata salt production and experience salt making.
The soft-serve ice cream made with Hakata salt is sweet and tart and popular with both children and adults.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Hakata Shogyo Corporation Omishima Plant
Address：〒794-1305 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Omishima-cho Tai 32
Access: 12 minutes by car from Shimanami Kaido Omishima IC
Phone number: 0897820660
Business hours: 9:00-15:30 (closed on Wednesdays)WAKKA
It is a modern hotel with ocean views in every room and a café.
The hotel's stylish, pure white exterior has won the Shikoku Architectural Award for Excellence.
It is also known as a lodging for cyclists, who can bring their precious bicycles indoors.
There is also a choice of cottages, dome tents, and dormitories to accommodate families and groups.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: WAKKA
Address：〒794-1402 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Kamiura-cho, Iguchi 6691-1
Access: 10 minutes by car from Omishima IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897728705
Business hours: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 10:00
Frog Bakery
This small bakery in Omishima opened in July 2022.
As the name "Frog Bakery" suggests, you will find cute breads shaped like frogs.
It is marked by a stylish building made of wood.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Frog Bakery
Address: 6048-1 Seto, Kamiura-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-1404
Access: 10 minutes by car from Omishima IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 090-1846-3475
Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (closed Monday-Thursday)
Open when all the bread is gone.
Restaurant Yoshikawa
The restaurant is well-loved by locals and is famous for its seafood menu and Japanese cuisine.
There is a fish tank inside the restaurant, where you can eat fresh fish.
The restaurant is so popular that there is a line outside when it opens.
If you are looking for a restaurant in Omishima that the whole family can enjoy, please visit us.
"Facility Information "
Name: Restaurant Yoshikawa
Address:〒794-1304 5714-15 Miyaura, Omishima-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime
Access: 26 minutes by car from Omishima IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897820392
Business hours: 11:30-14:30 17:30-20:00
歩歩海bubuka
This café offers dishes made with seasonal local ingredients along with a spectacular view.
In addition to a stylish and delicious lunch, you can also take out bread.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Bubuka Bubuka
Residence:〒794-1309 7395-2 Sogata, Omishima-cho, Imabari, Ehime
Access: 30 minutes by car from Omishima IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897831558
Business hours: 11:00-17:00 (closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Oshima Island
It is the first island on the Shimanami Kaido crossing from Ehime Prefecture.
The world's first triple suspension bridge "Kuraishima Kaikyo Bridge "is located here on Oshima.
Yoshiumi Iki-Ikiikan
This is a roadside station where you can enjoy seafood dishes using fresh seafood and seafood barbecue on a shichirin (seven-wheeled bicycle).
The annual all-you-can-eat oyster festival is very popular and attracts many people from both inside and outside of the prefecture on weekends.
You can buy fish swimming in a fish tank and have them cut and filleted on the spot, so they are very fresh.
If you want to try delicious fish, please stop by.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Yoshiumi Iki-Ikiikan
Address：〒794-2114 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Yoshikai-cho 4520-2
Access: 3 minutes by car from Oshima Minami IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897843710
Business hours: 9:00-16:00
Yoshiumi Rose Park
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You can enjoy beautiful roses from all over the world from May to the end of December in this park.
A rose festival is held every May, where roses are not only enjoyed for viewing but also sold.
Even out of season, you can get rose ice cream and other refreshments at a store in the park called "Tsukiya ".
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yoshiumi Rose Park
Address: 1290, Fukuda, Yoshimi, Yoshimi, Imabari, Ehime 794-2103, Japan
Access: 6 minutes by car from Oshima Minami IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897842111
Hours of operation: Open 24 hours a day
Cafe Shozan
"This cafe is located near Yoshiumi Rose Park ".
There are books in the store and you can read them freely.
You can spend a relaxing island time looking out at the ocean from the counter seats.
"Facility Information "
Name: Cafe Shozan
Address: 119 Fukuda, Yoshimi, Yoshimi, Imabari, Ehime 794-2103, Japan
Access: 6 minutes by car from Oshima Minami IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897728915
Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (closed Tuesday-Thursday)
Kameo Mountain Observation Park
This observation park is located at the southern tip of Oshima.
It is said to have the best view in Shimanami, and in good weather, you can even see Mt.
Visitors can freely come and go 24 hours a day and enjoy the illuminated Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge at night.
"The view of Kurushima Straits "from the top of Mt. Koro is so spectacular that it has been selected as one of the 88 most scenic spots on Shikoku.
"Facility Information "
Name of facility：Gameyama Observatory Park
Address: 487-4 Minamiura, Yoshimi-machi, Imabari, Ehime 794-2115
Access: 15 minutes by car from Oshima Kita IC on Shimanami Kaido.
Phone number: 0897842111
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Hingju Island
The island is relatively easy to visit, taking only about 10 minutes by ferry from Takahama Port in Matsuyama City.Lover's Pass
It is located near the southern tip of the island, walking south from Tomari Port.
Seasonal flowers are in full bloom, especially from May to July when the agapanthus blooms, and many people visit to take pictures.
This is a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can enjoy a spectacular view of flowers and the sea.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Koibito Touge (Lovers' Pass)
Address: Tomari-cho, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime 791-8093
Access: 20 min. walk from Tomari Port
Telephone number: None
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Nakajima
Located about one hour by ferry from Takahama Port in Matsuyama City, this island is famous for its mandarin oranges.
THEBONS
With the ocean right in front of the guesthouse and a 10-second walk to the beach, this guesthouse is a must for ocean lovers.
The restaurant is known for its delicious seafood dishes, such as sea bream shabu and sashimi.
You can also fish with a rental fishing rod and swim at the beach for those who want to enjoy the ocean.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: THE BONS
Address: 55, Changshi 55, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-4503, Japan
Access: Bus from Oura Port to Bus Stop Choushi, 5 min. walk from there.
Phone number: 08999971115
Business hours: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 10:00
Shimano Bakery Cafe tetote
The bakery is run in a traditional old house.
There is also an eating area inside the restaurant, and bread can be eaten in the restaurant.
In addition to bread, there is a wide variety of drinks on the menu.
"Facility Information "
Name: Shimano Bakery Cafe tetote
Address: 696 Kumadakou, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-4507
Access: 8 minutes by car from Kamiura Port
Phone number: 08999971536
Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the second Thursday of the month)
Hoshifuru Terrace Himegahama
In summer, this accommodation is like a beach house where you can enjoy camping and barbecues.
The building was renovated in 2020, so the interior is very clean and there is a choice of rooms for 2 to 8 people.
The local fish dishes are especially exquisite, and reservations are a must.
At night, you can enjoy the "hoshifuru-sora" (star-filled sky).
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hoshifuru Terrace Himegahama
Address: 68, Changshi, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-4503, Japan
Access: 5 min. by bus from Kamiura Port to Choushi Bus Stop Station. 5 min. walk from there.
Phone number: 08999970149
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
summary
We have introduced a series of islands along the Shimanami Kaido that are relatively easy to visit even from outside the prefecture, as well as attractive spots on islands in Matsuyama City.
You can relax at the café, indulge in local fish dishes, or enjoy activities with the whole family!
We hope this article will help you have a wonderful "island time.
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