Small island reached by ferry - encounter wild deer and nature exploration
About this spot
A small island floating in the Seto Inland Sea, accessible by a short ferry ride of just a few minutes from the Hojo port. The island has a well-maintained walking trail where you can see wild deer living freely up close. From a scenic viewpoint near the mountain top, you can see the beautiful landscape of many islands in the Seto Inland Sea, making it a popular spot for families to easily enjoy the nature unique to remote islands.
Fireworks details
Name: 風早海まつり
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 松山市北条辻・北条外港野積場
Shells: approx. 4,000
2026年7月25日(土)に北条外港野積場で開催される風早海まつりの花火大会です。約4,000発が瀬戸内の夜空を彩り、昼間に訪れた鹿島の島影を背景に打ち上がる花火は、この地域ならではの美しい構図を作り出します。海と島に囲まれた風早の夏を締めくくる、地域を代表する花火大会です。
Tips
荒天時は中止・延期の可能性があるため、当日は松山市の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了直後は周辺道路が混雑するため、フィナーレ後は少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Ferry service is limited, so check the schedule in advance and plan your round-trip journey. Please do not feed the deer indiscriminately.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. Early afternoon is when the ferry is relatively less crowded.
Access & map
〒799-2430 Hojo, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
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