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.
Manabeshima at a Glance#
Address: Manabeshima (Manabe Island), Okayama Prefecture, Japan
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 38 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 53 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 18° - 25° | 21° | 221 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 184 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 20° - 27° | 24° | 198 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 15° - 22° | 18° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 31 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
