Maejima Island

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Just 5 minutes by ferry from Ushimado, called the "Aegean Sea of Japan." The entire island is designated as a national park and is rich in nature. The coastal roads are ideal for cycling and walking, with the many-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea always visible. Also, the experience of crossing the "sandbar (sand path)" that appears at low tide is popular. It is also famous as a production area for fresh cabbage, with the beautiful contrast between peaceful field landscapes and the blue sea, making it a perfect hideaway for travelers who want to leave the bustle of the city and spend "island time."

Maejima Island
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瀬戸内市牛窓「前島」でサイクリング体験

瀬戸内市牛窓「前島」でサイクリング体験

Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Maejima Island

Address
Ushimado, Ushimado-cho, Setouchi-shi, Okayama
Website
https://www.okayama-kanko.jp/setouchi/index.html
Operator
Setouchi City Tourism Association

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