[2025 Minamichita Attraction] Travel Guide for Himakajima (Updated Jul)

A relaxing trip with octopus and the sea. Himakajima is a small island located about a 10-minute ferry ride from the tip of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. Known as the "Island of Octopus and Blowfish," it offers exquisite octopus dishes served whole, available year-round! The island is compact enough to walk around entirely on foot. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll, read a book on a seaside bench, or simply relax. Bicycle rentals are also available, making it perfect for a carefree solo trip. It takes about 90 minutes to reach from Nagoya using Meitetsu trains and a ferry. Highly recommended for those looking to experience something out of the ordinary on a weekend!

Access: 45 minutes by train from Nagoya Station to Kawa Station → 5 minutes walk from Kawa Station to Kawa Port → 20 minutes by high-speed boat from Kawa Port to Himakajima🐙 Tourist attractions: Lover Swing, Sunset Beach, etc. Shinojima and Sakushima are also nearby🏝 Hotels: Hotel Himakajimaso, Himakajima Tourist Hotel, Suzuki, Umidori, etc.🏨 Dining & Restaurants: Otohime, Seaside Dining Cafe Barca, Kanehiko, Kachimaso, etc.🍽 Souvenirs: Tako Manju, Island Nori, Dried Chirimen Tsukudani, etc. I went sightseeing on Himakajima for the first time in 4 years✨ For some reason, when summer comes, I want to go to the sea (lol) The sashimi set meal I had for lunch was the best ✨ Himakajima is famous for its octopus, and the fried octopus was the best I've ever eaten ✨ After dinner, we walked around the island 👟 The island is small, so you can go around the whole island in an hour and a half 👏 As I was walking slowly, I saw a couple's swing, so I went for it 🏃‍♀️ There was a line of about 10 people, and I waited about 20 minutes before I could ride, but it was a bit scary (lol) I swung a few times, took some photos, and then left (lol) If you want to eat delicious seafood or spend a relaxing time, please go there 🥰 #Breathtakingview #Coupletrip #Gourmet #Supporttourism #Summertrip #Gourmettrip #WesternJapan #Himakajima #Octopus #Summervacation

Only 10 minutes by boat from the tip of Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture! Himakajima is a small island famous for its gourmet food and healing, known for its octopus and puffer fish. It is easily accessible from Nagoya, so it is the perfect spot for those who want to enjoy the sea, nature, and seafood. The island is small enough that you can get around by bicycle or on foot, so you can enjoy a relaxing island time♪ ⸻ [Otohime's Octopus | Popular Seafood Restaurant] Among such restaurants on Himakajima, the octopus I had at the popular restaurant "Otohime" was simply exquisite! The texture was so plump and the flavor spread the more you chew it... It was so delicious that I thought, "Is octopus really this sweet!?" and I was impressed! ⸻ 📝[Points to note] Otohime gets very crowded during the day on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to go as early as possible! ※Reservations are not accepted, so write your name on the spot and wait. ⸻ [Access] About 10-20 minutes by high-speed boat from Shizaki Port or Kawa Port →About an hour and a half from Nagoya Station to Himakajima Island! #EnjoyJapan #Aichi

・Access Nagoya Station → Meitetsu Kawawa Line "Kawa" about 50 minutes → 5 minutes walk to Kawawa Port → 20 minutes by high-speed boat to Himakajima Nishi Port 🚤 If you have a car, I recommend Shizaki Port. From Shizaki Port, it's a 10-minute high-speed boat ride. As soon as you leave the port, you'll see "Otohime" right in front of you ・Points Otohime gets crowded at lunchtime on holidays, so it's recommended to go on weekdays or when it opens at 11:00 🐙 ・Attractions A long-established restaurant that has been in business for over 60 years. The first floor dining room has a huge fish tank that is said to be the best on the island! It was also the setting for the TV show "Kodoku no Gourmet Season 4," and the "Takomeshi Set Meal" introduced on the show is still a signature menu item that has become a "pilgrimage"! Set meals are in the 1,000 yen range. The octopus set meal, large servings of kakiage donburi, octopus shabu-shabu, and seasonal wakame shabu-shabu are really delicious. It's located in front of the port, so you can drink during the day until the last flight, and the sunset from there is beautiful, so it's a place you should come and watch the sunset over the sea☀️ #0 yen travel Domestic travel Aichi travel

Himakajima Island offers stunning coastal views, fresh seafood, and a peaceful retreat from city life. From tasting its famous octopus to strolling along serene beaches, every moment was refreshing. With breathtaking sunsets and warm hospitality, it's a perfect destination for relaxation and nature lovers. 📍Address: : 〒470-3504 Himakajima, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi #japan #aichi #himakajima #octopus #visit #visitjapan

If you come to Himakajima, here are some must-try dishes! ① Octopus leg sticks🐙✨ These charcoal-grilled sticks are perfect for eating on the go! The delicious flavor of the octopus spreads with every bite🤤 📍Suppaman Himakajima, near Nishiko ② Octopus Ajillo🍳🌿 The ajillo, made with fresh octopus from the island, has an exquisite olive oil and garlic aroma, and goes perfectly with the baguette◎ A hot and delicious dish! You'll need a second serving😂 📍Shima Bar Daitome 11 Nishihama, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi ③ Shirasu rice bowl🍚✨ The Shirasu rice bowl, topped with plenty of Himakajima's specialty shirasu, is a simple but exquisite bowl that highlights the freshness of the ingredients! Shirasu and soy sauce are the best combination 🤤 📍Restaurant Matsukaku 22-3 Tsuneyama, Himakajima, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture Himakamijima's gourmet food, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, is all worth trying! #0 yen travel autumn #Aichi #Domestic travel #Himakamijima #Gourmet

"Himakajima 🐙 in Aichi Prefecture" It took just under two hours by train and boat from Nagoya Station, and we went on a day trip to Himakajima, a remote island in Aichi Prefecture! ... #0 yen trip #trip with me #aichi #japan #Aichi Prefecture #Himaka Island #remote island #sea #summer

"Himakajima" in Aichi Prefecture Aichi Prefecture is a remote island located in the south. This time, we visited Himakajima, which is famous for its octopus! We boarded the boat from Kawa Port and arrived in about 20 minutes⛴️ It was a comfortable boat trip with little rocking, and I was surprised at the efficiency and agileness of the boat staff. It was a scorching hot day with a maximum temperature of 38°. Even with a parasol, hat, and sunglasses, it was hot and exhausting💦 But thanks to the clear weather, the blue sky and blue sea were amazing. The island has a relaxed atmosphere. Next time, I'd like to stay at an inn and experience the sunset and night view🌅 It was a wonderful summer day on this island trip, where I felt happy from the octopus pots all over the island. #0yentrip #tripwithme #aichitrip #aichiprefecture #himakajima #islandtrip #remoteisland #boat #sea #octopus #japan #aichi

Ride a bike around the island! You can enjoy it in just an hour~🌼 A cute island full of Instagrammable spots🏝️ Discovered the Anywhere Door~~👀

I went to "Kachima Cafe Marine Blue" in Minamichita-cho, Aichi Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ I found something called octopus ice cream and was curious about it, so I came here ⸜(* ॑꒳ ॑* )⸝ This time I sat in the tatami room I ordered #octopus ice cream right away (o･ω-人) It tasted like vanilla and had a strange texture, which was interesting Ψ( 'ч' ☆) There are seats where you can see the ocean from inside, so you can enjoy the view while you eat ✿ﾟ❀.(*´▽`*)❀.ﾟ✿ 🏍Kachima Cafe Marine Blue🏍 Address: 36 Shimoumi, Himakajima, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 #Traveling with Me #Shinobi-chan

〒470-3504 Himajima, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun Disembark from Meitetsu Marine Tourist Boat at Himamajima Port from Cape Irago Park your car at the Shizaki Port parking lot and take the ferry to the island. The parking lot near the ferry terminal fills up quickly on sunny weekends. There is a private family-run parking lot in front, so I parked there. They gave me a shuttle for 1,500 yen per trip😊 Himajima is a small island that you can walk around once. Time flows slowly, and there are plenty of photogenic spots. There are dolphins🐬, you can fish, and you can swim in the sea in the summer, so it was crowded with families and young couples! #Aichi #AichiGourmet #AichiTourism #Himajima #Photogenic #Travel

You can eat pufferfish on Himakajima! It is surrounded by the sea and can be reached in just 5 minutes by boat, so it's easy to get there! You can eat not only delicious pufferfish, but also whole octopus and seaweed! They're all so tasty you won't be able to stop eating! There are also skateboards and bicycles available for rent on the island, so you can ride around the island. You can also see the beautiful sunrise! There are many famous places and it's an island full of things to see 🎶 The people are all nice and it's full of charm! Please go and check it out!

I went to Himakajima Island in Minamichita-cho, Aichi Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ I've always wanted to go there (≧ω≦) I was excited because it was my first car ferry ride (((⚪︎(*›ω‹*)⚪︎))) It was a short ride, but I enjoyed the boat ride and arrived♡ｷｬｯ(∀〃(〃∀)ｷｬﾂ♡ I thought I'd try going around once, but it took about 10 minutes ( *¯ ³¯*) There were a lot of photogenic spots, so this time I took a round while taking lots of photosΣp📷ω･´)Σp📷ω･´)Σp📷ω･´) I ended up going around five times, and got bored, so this time I rented a kickboard and enjoyed riding it before going home (ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ #trip to Aichi #touring #touring trip #Aichi #Aichi Prefecture #Aichi Tourism #Aichi Tourism #Himaka Island

We took a ferry to Himakajima Nishi Port and had a set meal at Minshuku Matsuzuru. Octopus is famous here, so we were very satisfied with the octopus-filled dishes. After that, we walked around the island slowly. There were octopus drying on the eaves of the houses, and there was a Benzaiten statue. I felt like an islander for a while, and I let myself go with the flow of time and stared at the sea, which was very relaxing. There are kickboards and bicycles available to rent in front of Nishi Port, so you can rent them and go to the other side and go around Himakajima. Minshuku Matsuzuru 470-3504 Makajima Nishi Port, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture TEL: 0569-68-2357 FAX: 0569-68-3033 #Gourmet #Summer trip #Couple trip #Gourmet trip #Breathtaking view #Himakajima #Remote island trip

Himakajima Island, the island of octopus and puffer fish🙋‍♂️ This island is easily accessible by high-speed boat or car ferry from Shizaki Port, the tip of the Chita Peninsula. Himakajima Island is famous for its octopus, puffer fish, and shirasu. It is also called the island of happiness and the island of fortune😊 The island is just🐙! 🐙! 🐙! It seems that octopus is much more popular than puffer fish, and there are monuments, buildings, and art related to octopus everywhere, so just walking around the island is very fun. Even the police station is an octopus😆 If you go to Himakajima Island, try to find an octopus spot✨ Visiting period: December 2021 #Domestic travel #Aichi trip #Aichi Prefecture #Minamichita #Chita Peninsula #Himakajima #Island trip #Remote island #Octopus

Himakajima is close to the sea and has a swimming beach. Octopus dishes are a specialty, so be sure to try them. The photo shows Matsuzuru's set meal. When you get off the boat, there are scooter and bicycle rental shops everywhere, so you can take your time and explore the island to relax. #breathtakingviews #summertrip #gourmet #gourmettrip #coupletrip #gourmetfood

I went to Himakajima, a remote island in Aichi Prefecture! 🏖 To get to Himakajima, I took a ferry from Kawa Port near Meitetsu Kawa Station♪ It only takes 20 minutes to get there from Kawa Port🚢 I arrived at Himakajima West Port. There is a waiting room called "Himapo" at the West Port! There are coin lockers here, so it's convenient for storing luggage♪ #Aichi #Himakajima #Remote Island Trip #Summer Weekend Trip