was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,672 and a density of 175.30 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 38.06 km<sup>2</sup>.
On March 22, 2005, Nishime, along with the city of Honjà Â; and the towns of Chà Âkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, à Âuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjà Â