Summer Pockets is a romance adventure game from the visual novel brand Key, and its TV anime adaptation aired in 2025. The story takes place on the fictional Torishiro Island (Torishirojima), which blends the scenery of three real islands in Kagawa Prefecture: Naoshima, Ogijima and Megijima.
Of the three, Naoshima holds the largest number of everyday-life locations — the port where Hairi arrives, the house where he spends the summer, and Shiroha’s fishing spot. This guide matches each Naoshima location to the scenes it appears in, and covers the best order to visit and how to get around the island.
About the information in this article
- Prices, schedules and opening hours were checked on 8 October 2026 (via official sources).
- Ferry times, fares and facility opening days can change by season or during the Setouchi Triennale. Please check the official sites before you go.
In this article, [Game] refers to the game Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE and [Anime] refers to the TV anime Summer Pockets.
- Contents
- 1. Which real islands inspired Torishiro Island?
- 2. 10 Summer Pockets locations on Naoshima
- ① Miyanoura Port — the model for Torishiro Island’s port [Game] [Anime]
- ② Fu-chan (rental bikes) — the shop that appears in the anime [Anime]
- ③ Former Iwata Confect — the model for the candy store where Ao works [Game] [Anime]
- ④ Naoshima Dam — the model for the pond where the “Boss” lives [Game] [Anime]
- ⑤ Naoshima Shrine — the model for Naruse Shrine [Anime]
- ⑥ Ishii Shoten — the model for the Kato House [Game] [Anime]
- ⑦ Naoshima Bath “I♥湯” (I Love Yu) — the public bath Umi and Hairi visit [Anime]
- ⑧ Alleys around Sumiyoshi Shrine — the slope on Kamome’s route [Anime]
- ⑨ Benten Island — Shiroha’s fishing spot and the key visual for Umi [Game] [Anime]
- ⑩ Gotanji Beach and “EAT LOCAL Naoshima Shokudo” — the sea where Shizuku and Hairi meet, and the beach shack [Game] [Anime]
- Bonus: the Unlit Lantern (for experienced visitors only) [Anime]
- 3. Recommended route (model course)
- 4. Getting around the island: town bus and rental bikes
- 5. How to get to Naoshima
- 6. Pilgrimage manners and safety
- 7. FAQ
- Q. Which real places are the models for Torishiro Island in Summer Pockets?
- Q. Where is the model for the Kato House?
- Q. Can I visit Shiroha’s fishing spot (Benten Island) at any time?
- Q. Can I see Naoshima’s Summer Pockets locations in one day?
- Q. What is the best way to get around the island?
- Q. Can I combine Naoshima with Ogijima and Megijima?
- 8. Summary
Contents
- Which real islands inspired Torishiro Island?
- 10 Summer Pockets locations on Naoshima
- Recommended route (model course)
- Getting around the island: town bus and rental bikes
- How to get to Naoshima
- Pilgrimage manners and safety
- FAQ
- Summary
1. Which real islands inspired Torishiro Island?
Torishiro Island is not a copy of one island. It combines scenery from several. Roughly speaking:
| Island | Main models |
|---|---|
| Naoshima | The island’s port, the Kato House, Shiroha’s fishing spot, the “Boss’s pond,” town streets, the public bath |
| Ogijima | Tsumugi’s lighthouse, slopes and alleys, the silhouette of the whole island |
| Megijima | The cave and viewpoints from Kamome’s route |
The teaser visual of the game and the opening shot of the anime’s OP are said to be a composite of Miyanoura Port on Naoshima and Ogi Port on Ogijima. No single island completes the picture — and that’s part of the fun of this pilgrimage.
2. 10 Summer Pockets locations on Naoshima
Naoshima’s locations fall into three areas: Miyanoura (the west side, where the ferries arrive), Honmura (the east side, with its old townscape), and Tsumuura / Gotanji (the south side).
① Miyanoura Port — the model for Torishiro Island’s port [Game] [Anime]
The port where Hairi steps off the ferry at the beginning of the story is modeled on Naoshima’s gateway, Miyanoura Port.
- [Anime] Episode 1: the arrival scene, and the shot of Shiroha looking out at the sea from the end of the pier
- [Anime] Episode 2: the shot looking at the port from the land side
- [Game] The farewell scene at the port near the end of the story
The view changes depending on whether a ferry is docked, so it’s fun to compare it with the scenes twice — once when you arrive and again before you leave. Yayoi Kusama’s Red Pumpkin also stands at the port, but it does not appear in the story.
- Area: Miyanoura
- Access: right next to the Miyanoura Port ferry terminal
② Fu-chan (rental bikes) — the shop that appears in the anime [Anime]
Several rental bike shops line the road right in front of Miyanoura Port. One of them, “Fu-chan,” makes a brief appearance in the flashback of young Kamome in [Anime] Episode 6, and became a topic among fans after it aired.
The shop is known for supporting Summer Pockets, and many fans use it as their “base” for the pilgrimage. Since the locations are scattered all over the island, renting a bike here makes the day much more efficient.
- Area: Miyanoura (across from the port)
③ Former Iwata Confect — the model for the candy store where Ao works [Game] [Anime]
This is the model for the old-fashioned candy store where Ao has a part-time job. It appears in [Anime] Episode 3, when Shiroha buys ice cream, and again in Episode 11.
The shop closed in February 2023 (Reiwa 5), but the building and signboard remain, so you can still sense the atmosphere from the outside.
- Area: Miyanoura
- Note: The shop is no longer open. Please do not enter the grounds; view it quietly from the road.
④ Naoshima Dam — the model for the pond where the “Boss” lives [Game] [Anime]
The pond where Hairi and the others try to catch the legendary “Boss” is actually modeled on a dam. In [Anime] Episode 3, even the view behind the characters is drawn in detail, and the match is very close.
- Area: central Naoshima
- Note: It is a management facility. Look from above and do not go down to the water.
⑤ Naoshima Shrine — the model for Naruse Shrine [Anime]
Naruse Shrine, which is tied to Shiroha’s family, has different models in the game and the anime. In the anime, it is modeled on “Naoshima Shrine” in the middle of town, and appears in Episode 4 and elsewhere.
(The game version is modeled on a different shrine, but it is on private land and hard to reach, so it is not covered in this article.)
One of the entrances to the shrine is also the road to the Kato House in [Anime] Episode 1.
- Area: toward Honmura
- Note: This is a shrine that local people care about. Observe proper etiquette and visit quietly.
⑥ Ishii Shoten — the model for the Kato House [Game] [Anime]
Ishii Shoten in Naoshima is the model for the Kato House, where Hairi and Umi spend their summer. It appears in every heroine’s route, so for many fans it is the highlight of the Naoshima pilgrimage.
- Front entrance and exterior: [Anime] Episodes 1 and 8, among others
- The road to the left of the entrance: appears many times in the [Game] as the “Yakuba-dori” (Town Office Street)
Ishii Shoten still operates as a guesthouse (minshuku), and only guests can see the inside — including the living room and the room said to be the model for Hairi’s room. It is very popular with fans, so book early for the summer holidays.
The udon restaurant attached to it, said to be the model for the story’s “island diner,” closed in December 2024 (Reiwa 6).
- Area: Honmura
- Note: This is a working inn in a residential area. If you are not a guest, please do not enter the grounds; view the exterior from the street.
⑦ Naoshima Bath “I♥湯” (I Love Yu) — the public bath Umi and Hairi visit [Anime]
In [Anime] Episode 7, the hot water at the Kato House stops working, and Umi and Hairi head to this public bath, where they run into Shiroha. It is an art facility where you can actually take a bath, created by the artist Shinro Ohtake, and is a short walk from Miyanoura Port.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 13:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30) |
| Closed | Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, open that day and closed the next), and during maintenance periods |
| Admission | 660 yen (310 yen for ages 15 and under; free for under 3) |
| Notes | No towel rental (bring your own or buy one at the counter). Photography is allowed except in the bath, for personal use only |
Official site: Naoshima Bath “I♥湯” | Benesse Art Site Naoshima
- Area: Miyanoura
- A good way to end the pilgrimage: soak in the bath, then take the ferry home.
⑧ Alleys around Sumiyoshi Shrine — the slope on Kamome’s route [Anime]
The alleys where Hairi and Kamome walk in [Anime] Episode 3 (Kamome’s route), and the spot where Shiki, in her kimono, is found collapsed, are modeled on the area around Sumiyoshi Shrine in Honmura. The slope Kamome races down with her suitcase is said to be a composite: the top part is Naoshima, the bottom part is Ogijima.
The real slope is shorter and steeper than in the anime, and it leads onto a road with traffic. Please never copy Kamome.
- Area: Honmura (residential area)
- Note: The streets are narrow and lined with houses. Keep your voice down and park your bike where it won’t block the way.
⑨ Benten Island — Shiroha’s fishing spot and the key visual for Umi [Game] [Anime]
The spot said to be the model for where Shiroha always fishes is Benten Island, near Ojaura on the southern side of the island. It also appears in [Anime] Episode 8, in the scene where Tsumugi and Shiroha first meet, and in Shiroha’s key visual. At high tide, the view is also the model for Umi’s image visual in the [Game].
You can only walk close to Benten Island at low tide. If the tide comes in, you may get cut off, so the golden rule is to plan your pilgrimage around the low-tide time (tide table).
- Area: toward Tsumuura (south side)
- Note: The ground is rocky and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes, and make sure you return before the tide starts to rise.
⑩ Gotanji Beach and “EAT LOCAL Naoshima Shokudo” — the sea where Shizuku and Hairi meet, and the beach shack [Game] [Anime]
Gotanji Beach is the model for the coast where Hairi first meets Shizuku in the [Game], and for the scene where Tsumugi, Shizuku and Hairi play in the water ([Anime] Episodes 1 and 7).
The beach shack “EAT LOCAL Naoshima Shokudo” is the model for the exterior of the beach shack that is the main setting of Shizuku’s route in the [Game]. The interior differs from the tatami room in the story, but the outdoor seating looks just like it.
- Area: Gotanji (near the “Tsutsujiso” town bus stop)
- Official site: Gotanji Beach | Naoshima Tourism Association (in Japanese)
Bonus: the Unlit Lantern (for experienced visitors only) [Anime]
The model location for the “Unlit Lantern,” which appears in the anime’s teaser visual and in Episodes 2 and 6, is also said to be on Naoshima. However, reaching it involves walking about 20 minutes along a deserted mountain path, mobile reception is unreliable, and there are high, exposed sections along the way.
This article does not give directions. We do not recommend going alone, in summer when the grass is overgrown, or in the late afternoon or evening.
3. Recommended route (model course)
Naoshima’s locations are spread across the whole island, and Benten Island has to be timed to low tide, so check the tide table before you decide the order. This model course assumes a day when low tide falls in the morning and you are using rental bikes.
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Morning | Arrive at Miyanoura Port → ① Compare Miyanoura Port with the scenes → ② Rent a bike at Fu-chan |
| Morning (timed to low tide) | ⑨ Benten Island (Shiroha’s fishing spot) |
| Lunch | ⑩ Gotanji Beach → lunch at EAT LOCAL Naoshima Shokudo |
| Afternoon | ④ Naoshima Dam → ⑧ Around Sumiyoshi Shrine → ⑥ Ishii Shoten (exterior) → ⑤ Naoshima Shrine |
| Evening | ③ Former Iwata Confect → return your bike → ⑦ I♥湯 → ferry home |
If low tide is in the afternoon, visit Miyanoura and Honmura first and leave Benten Island for later.
Day trip or overnight? You can see the main locations in a day, but fitting both the low-tide time and your ferry times together is harder than it looks. If you can stay at Ishii Shoten, you can see inside the Kato House and also catch Benten Island at dawn or dusk.
4. Getting around the island: town bus and rental bikes
Town bus
This is a local bus line for residents, running from Miyanoura Port through Honmura to “Tsutsujiso” in Gotanji.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fare | 100 yen per ride for adults (junior high school age and over); 50 yen for ages 5 to elementary school |
| Payment | Drop coins in the fare box when you get off (no change machine — bring small coins) |
| Capacity | 28 passengers (if it’s full, you may have to wait for the next bus) |
| Note | Very crowded on weekend and holiday afternoons, heading from Tsutsujiso to Miyanoura Port |
Timetable: Town bus timetable (PDF) | Naoshima Tourism Association (in Japanese)
The bus runs along the main road, so it is not suited to locations far from the bus stops, such as the area around Sumiyoshi Shrine, Benten Island and Naoshima Dam.
Rental bikes (recommended)
For a Summer Pockets pilgrimage, rental bikes are by far the most convenient. Across from Miyanoura Port you will find “T.V.C. Naoshima Rental Service (Miyanoura),” “Fu-chan,” “Yunagi” and “Ougiya Rental Cycle” side by side, and there is also a shop near Naoshima Port in Honmura.
The island is hilly, so an electric-assist bike makes things much easier. As Umi says in the story, there is little traffic, but many roads are narrow, so keep left and park considerately. Note that in the Benesse House museum area, there are sections where bikes are not allowed.
Official site: Getting around the island | Naoshima Tourism Association (in Japanese)
5. How to get to Naoshima
You reach Naoshima by boat from Uno Port (Tamano, Okayama Prefecture) on the Honshu side, or from Takamatsu Port (Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture) on the Shikoku side.
| Route | Time | Adult, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Uno Port → Miyanoura Port (ferry) | about 20 min | 300 yen |
| Takamatsu Port → Miyanoura Port (ferry) | about 50–60 min | 680 yen |
| Takamatsu Port → Miyanoura Port (high-speed passenger boat) | about 30 min | 1,590 yen |
Based on information published by the Naoshima Tourism Association and Shikoku Kisen as of 8 October 2026. From Uno Port there are also small passenger boats to Honmura (Naoshima Port).
Official sites: Shikoku Kisen / Access | Naoshima Tourism Association (in Japanese)
If you also want to visit Ogijima and Megijima, using Takamatsu Port as your base makes the three islands easier to combine. Detailed timetables and how to choose between ports are covered in separate articles.
6. Pilgrimage manners and safety
Many of Naoshima’s locations are in residential areas where islanders live. To protect both the community and the world of the work, please keep these points in mind:
- Do not enter private property, homes or working inns (at Ishii Shoten, non-guests should only view the exterior)
- Keep your voice down in residential streets, and be especially considerate when photographing late at night or early in the morning
- Avoid getting houses or residents in your photos
- Park your bike where it won’t block the road
- Check the low-tide time for Benten Island and return before the tide comes in
- Take thorough heat precautions in summer. Shade and vending machines are scarce in some places
- Quietly view closed shops (such as the former Iwata Confect) from outside
7. FAQ
Q. Which real places are the models for Torishiro Island in Summer Pockets?
A. The three islands of Naoshima, Ogijima and Megijima in Kagawa Prefecture. Everyday locations such as the port, the Kato House and the fishing spot are on Naoshima; the lighthouse and slopes are mainly on Ogijima; and the cave is mainly on Megijima.
Q. Where is the model for the Kato House?
A. “Ishii Shoten” in the Honmura district of Naoshima. It now operates as a guesthouse, and staying there lets you see the inside. If you are not staying, just view the exterior from the street.
Q. Can I visit Shiroha’s fishing spot (Benten Island) at any time?
A. You can only walk close to it at low tide. Check the tide table before your visit and plan your schedule around the low-tide time.
Q. Can I see Naoshima’s Summer Pockets locations in one day?
A. With a rental bike, you can cover the main spots in a day. However, you need to match both the low-tide time and the ferry times, so staying one night is recommended if you want some breathing room.
Q. What is the best way to get around the island?
A. A rental bike (preferably electric-assist). The town bus (100 yen for adults) is available, but it only runs along the main road, so a bike is more convenient for the alleys and coastal locations.
Q. Can I combine Naoshima with Ogijima and Megijima?
A. Yes. To visit all three islands, use Takamatsu Port as your base. Two or more days is recommended: one day for Naoshima, and one for Ogijima and Megijima.
8. Summary
Naoshima is the island that holds the “everyday summer” of Summer Pockets: the port, the Kato House, Shiroha’s fishing spot, and the Boss’s pond.
- The model for the Kato House, Ishii Shoten, can only be viewed from outside (guests can also see inside)
- Shiroha’s fishing spot, Benten Island, is reachable only at low tide — plan around the tide table
- Rental bikes are the most convenient way to get around. “Fu-chan” at Miyanoura Port even appears in the anime
- Finish with a soak at I♥湯, then take the ferry home
Combine it with Ogijima and Megijima, and the summer of Torishiro Island will come back even more vividly.
Sources and official information checked (8 October 2026)
- Naoshima Tourism Association (access and transport on the island)
- Naoshima Bath “I♥湯” | Benesse Art Site Naoshima
- Shikoku Kisen
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