Things to Do in Kamijima (上島町), Ehime: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Kamijima (上島町) in Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山), Takaikami Shima (高井神島), Akahone Shima (赤穂根島) and served by Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal via the regional hub at Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ). Set at 43 m elevation (34.2517°N, 133.1930°E), Kamijima offers travelers a base for sampling regional Tai-meshi (sea bream rice—steamed whole in Matsuyama or raw sashimi over rice with egg in Uwajima), Jakoten (fried whole-fish cakes), Ehime mikan & citrus juices (literally on tap!) cuisine and exploring neighboring Onomichi (尾道市) (18.4 km), Mihara (三原市) (19.3 km), Imabari (今治市) (27.2 km), Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) (27.7 km).

Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 43 m elevation in Ehime Prefecture, Kamijima is anchored by local landmarks including Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山), Takaikami Shima (高井神島), Akahone Shima (赤穂根島) and connects to neighboring Onomichi, Mihara, Imabari via Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal. Within Ehime Prefecture, Kamijima (上島町) serves as a town (町) in ehime prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Dogo Onsen Honkan (3,000-year-old bathhouse that inspired Spirited Away) & hilltop Matsuyama Castle, the Shimanami Kaido cycling terminus at Imabari, and preserved Edo wax-merchant streets of Uchiko & Ozu.

What to See & Do in Kamijima (上島町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Kamijima (上島町) from Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal at 43 m elevation (34.2517°N, 133.1930°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Kamijima):

• Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kamijima (上島町).
• Takaikami Shima (高井神島) — local sightseeing landmark near Kamijima (上島町).
• Akahone Shima (赤穂根島) — local sightseeing landmark near Kamijima (上島町).
• Koheichi Jima (小平市島) — local sightseeing landmark near Kamijima (上島町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Kamijima: Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal (connecting to Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Kamijima

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Kamijima (上島町) and Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Ehime Prefecture and Shikoku:

• Onomichi (尾道市) — 18.4 km from Kamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Mihara (三原市) — 19.3 km from Kamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Imabari (今治市) — 27.2 km from Kamijima (Ehime Prefecture)
• Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) — 27.7 km from Kamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Takehara (竹原市) — 28.1 km from Kamijima (Hiroshima Prefecture)

Getting to Kamijima & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Kamijima (上島町) via Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: 2h 40m from Okayama Station on the JR Shiokaze Limited Express (stopping at Imabari), or 1h 25m flight from Tokyo Haneda. From Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal to reach central Kamijima (34.2517°N, 133.1930°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Matsuyama with Kamijima (上島町) and neighboring Onomichi, Mihara, Imabari. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Kamijima, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Kamijima between Matsuyama and Onomichi can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Kamijima: While Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal anchors public transit for Kamijima, picking up a rental car at Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) makes it easy to link Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) and Takaikami Shima (高井神島) with nearby Onomichi (尾道市) (18.4 km), Mihara (三原市) (19.3 km), Imabari (今治市) (27.2 km), Ōsakikamijima (大崎上島町) (27.7 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Kamijima (上島町) & Ehime

Dining near Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and across Kamijima (上島町) highlights the regional food culture of Ehime Prefecture and Shikoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Kamijima:

• Tai-meshi (sea bream rice—steamed whole in Matsuyama or raw sashimi over rice with egg in Uwajima) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kamijima (上島町) and Ehime Prefecture.
• Jakoten (fried whole-fish cakes) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kamijima (上島町) and Ehime Prefecture.
• Ehime mikan & citrus juices (literally on tap!) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kamijima (上島町) and Ehime Prefecture.
• Imabari yakitori (seared on flat iron plates) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kamijima (上島町) and Ehime Prefecture.

If you are dining in Kamijima (上島町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal.

Where to Stay in Kamijima (上島町)

Visitors staying overnight in Kamijima (上島町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, or base at major rail hubs in Matsuyama (Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)) or neighboring Onomichi, Mihara, Imabari for quick train access into Kamijima. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Kamijima & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Kamijima (上島町, 43 m elevation at 34.2517°N, 133.1930°E): March–May and September–November for cycling the Shimanami Kaido into Imabari and strolling Dogo Onsen in a cotton yukata.

Wider sightseeing across Ehime Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) in Kamijima (上島町) includes: Dogo Onsen Honkan (3,000-year-old bathhouse that inspired Spirited Away) & hilltop Matsuyama Castle, the Shimanami Kaido cycling terminus at Imabari, and preserved Edo wax-merchant streets of Uchiko & Ozu.

Practical Travel Tips for Kamijima (上島町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Kamijima: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Matsuyama Station (JR Shiokaze Limited Express) & Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) or Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal for local bus schedules to Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) and walking maps of Kamijima (上島町).
• Cash & ATMs in Kamijima: Convenience stores and major hotels around Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Washigazu Yama (鷲ヶ頭山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Kamijima accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Kamijima: Around Hakatashima Port (7.9 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and neighboring Onomichi, Mihara, Imabari, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.