Kami-shima Island
Small island in Mie Prefecture, fishing community
Island off Mie Prefecture with fishing villages, coastal trails and small shrines; visited for day trips and local seafood.
Kami-shima at a Glance#
Address: Kami-shima, Shima City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
How to Get to Kami-shima#
Ferries run from Toba and nearby Shima ports; the crossing typically takes under an hour depending on the route. From Kintetsu Toba Station, local buses or a short taxi ride reach the ferry terminal. Schedules vary by season and day of week - check the Shima City or local ferry operator pages before planning.
Tips for Visiting Kami-shima#
- Catch the earliest ferry from Toba to avoid midday tourist boats and afternoon winds.
- Walk the island's coastal path counterclockwise - the shoreline views and fisherman's shrines accumulate into a better story than the single high point many visitors aim for.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen; shade is sparse once past the small harbour and shrine area.
Best Time to Visit Kami-shima#
Best visited spring through autumn for comfortable sea conditions; weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds.
Weather & Climate near Kami-shima#
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1982 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 15° - 21° | 18° | 181 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 24° | 22° | 253 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 198 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 207 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 269 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 17° - 22° | 19° | 215 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |