A trip to fully enjoy the tastes of the Seto Inland Sea
Nissei Town in Bizen City is famous for unique gourmet foods such as "oyster okonomiyaki" (okonomiyaki with oysters in it) and "oyster fry soft serve" with fried oysters on top. Let's go on a trip to this town filled with the charms of the Seto Inland Sea to discover a taste sensation you never knew existed!
Get off at Nissei Station
Get off at Nissei Station
The ocean is right in front of you when you get off the station! The Bizen handsome Nissei Ohashi Bridge, which connects the Nissei Islands to the mainland, welcomes you♪ Now, what kind of food and excitement awaits you?
The kitchen of Nissei, where all the delicacies of the Seto Inland Sea are gathered.
five-star market
You can buy a wide variety of fresh seafood landed in the Seto Inland Sea and barbecue your purchases at "Umi no Eki Shiio" (Sea Station) across the street! Check out the "Oyster Fry Soft," a slightly different kind of sweet!
Popular restaurants can have a wait time of several hours! This is what Nissei is all about!
Japanese kakioko
It is said that kakioko started when small local oysters and other surplus oysters were added to okonomiyaki, and has now grown into a famous gourmet dish with fans all over the country. Especially in winter, the town of Nissei is crowded with tourists who come for the kakioko. In recent years, thanks to the evolution of freezing technology, delicious kakioko can now be enjoyed even in summer.
Panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea! On a clear day, you can also see Shodoshima Island.
Minato no Mieru Oka Park
The park is located near the top of Mt. Tategoshi, and from the observation plaza, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Nissei Islands, including the Bizen ♡ Nissei Ohashi Bridge. The "Bell of Happiness" in the park is made from the "No. 1 Bell" that was actually used on a ship, and it is said that ringing this bell will bring happiness, attracting many couples and families.
Exhibits nationally valuable ancient Latin American art
BIZEN Museum of Latin American Art
The only museum of Central and South American archaeology in Japan, marked by its exterior covered with Bizen ware ceramic plates. On display are earthenware, clay figures, stone carvings, and other artifacts excavated in Central and South American countries from Mexico to Peru. The "peccary," a clay figure of a boar born in Ecuador, is also popular.
View Basic Information
- address (e.g. of house)
- 1026-3 Nissei, Nissei Town, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
- Phone number
- 0120-346-287
- Business Hours
- 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- regular closing day
- Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Charge
- Adults 700 yen / High school and university students 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
Refresh yourself with the aroma of coffee and sea breeze
Take a break at a cafe
Nissei is also dotted with popular cafes. Enjoy seasonal sweets made from tangerines and figs, the specialty of the Nissei Islands, and carefully selected deep-broiled coffee, while enjoying the beautiful view of the sea.
