Day trip to Octopus Island near Nagoya

Himakajima Island is famous for its octopus 🐙, and it wears that reputation proudly. Just a short 70-minute escape from Nagoya by public transit, it’s the perfect day trip for those who want to get away from the city!

📍 Getting there and around:
Take the Meitetsu Railway from Nagoya Station to Kowa Station (50 minutes, two departures/hour), then transfer to a high speed boat (20 minutes, hourly departures) to Himakajima Island.

Once there, rent a bicycle or an electric kick scooter to zip around the island in about 30 minutes or take a leisurely stroll around in about an hour.

Don’t forget to save this for your next trip!