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Overview

Arouzu Port (Arouzu-ko) is a small local harbor in the Arouzu district of Hakata-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It sits on the shore of Hakata Island, one of the Geiyo Islands linked by the famous Shimanami Kaido, where the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea and passing boats feel close at hand. Managed by Imabari City, it serves quietly as a gateway between island life and the sea. There is nothing showy here, and that is precisely its charm: an unhurried, unspoiled harbor where island time flows gently.

Highlights

• ●A humble harbor view where the calm Seto Inland Sea and passing boats feel close by
• ●The island pace unique to a waterfront on Hakata Island, linked by the Shimanami Kaido
• ●The quiet mood of a local port rooted in daily life rather than tourism
• ●The golden hues of the Seto sea and sky at dusk

History

Arouzu Port was opened on the shore of the Arouzu settlement on Hakata Island as a local harbor supporting the island's daily life and shipping. Hakata Island, famed for salt production, and the surrounding Geiyo Islands have long lived alongside the maritime trade of the Seto Inland Sea, and small ports like this one carried the comings and goings of people and goods. Today the harbor is managed by Imabari City. For its detailed history, please check official sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the island from the Hakatajima Interchange on the Shimanami Kaido
2. 2Follow the coastal road to the Arouzu settlement and Arouzu Port
3. 3Enjoy the sea view and relaxed island time along the harbor's edge
4. 4Combine it with salt-related spots on Hakata Island and a stroll along the nearby coast

Did you know?

💡 Hakata Island, home to Arouzu Port, is nationally known for its Hakata no Shio salt. This is a land that has lived with the sea alongside its salt-making culture, and a walk around the port reveals the atmosphere of everyday island life.

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