Manabeshima
Island Small Seto Inland Sea island with fishing community
Manabeshima in the Seto Inland Sea presents a working fishing port, narrow lanes and seasonal beaches; visitors arrive by ferry for casual cycling, local seafood and village festivals.
How to Get to Manabeshima #
Manabeshima is reached by local ferry services from ports on the Okayama coast. Sailings are typically scheduled from nearby harbour towns; check local prefectural ferry timetables for exact routes and seasonal changes.
Tips for Visiting Manabeshima #
- Check the small island's ferry timetable in advance; services are infrequent and often subject to weather.
- Look up the locations used in the NHK series and local art projects-Manabeshima has been the subject of media that local cafes sometimes reference.
- Bring cash for tiny cafés and local produce stalls; many island businesses prefer it.
Best Time to Visit Manabeshima #
Late spring and early autumn usually provide the most agreeable weather for island exploration; summer brings stronger sun and occasional typhoons.
Weather & Climate near Manabeshima #
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1360 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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