Nishiumi (西海町, Nishiumi-chō) was a town located in Minamiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Though now part of Ainan, Nishiumi itself consisted of many individual villages (localities/hamlets) including Fukuura, Funakoshi, Nishiura, and Sotodomari, among others.
The industry in Nishiumi consists primarily of fishing and agriculture, producing things such as bonito and mikan oranges.
Nishiumi's name literally translates to West sea,[2] which is fitting because the area is a peninsula that juts off the south-western edge of Ehime and into the Pacific Ocean.
Notable destinations in Nishiumi district include Kashima island which is part of Ashizuri-Uwakai national park, Cape Komo, a scenic overlook, and the town of Sotodomari, which is known for its terraced stone walls.