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Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat

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Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing cruise featuring powerful tidal currents, history, and shipbuilding.

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The Shimanami Kaido connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture on Honshu with Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku. Oshima is the southernmost island along this route, which crosses several islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The Kurushima Strait between Oshima and Shikoku is known for having one of Japan’s three fastest tidal currents. Its whirlpools, created by the swift currents and complex underwater terrain, are a famous feature of the strait. Board the Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat for an up-close view of these powerful currents!

Highlights

  • The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is an impressive sight from the water.
  • At times, the currents are so strong that the boat cannot approach them.
  • For the most dramatic tidal currents, visit on a full moon or new moon.
  • Brochures are also available in foreign languages.

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Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Are coin-operated lockers available?
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Yes.

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What should I wear?
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Wear clothing appropriate for the season and bring an extra layer to put on.

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Can I take the cruise without a reservation?
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Yes, you can sign up if seats are available.

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Can wheelchair users board the boat?
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Wheelchairs cannot be taken aboard. Passengers who use wheelchairs may board with assistance from a companion.
(The wheelchair must be left at the port facility.)

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Is the cruise suitable for children?
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Yes, children can thoroughly enjoy it. Visitors of all ages are delighted by the whirlpools forming right before their eyes and the impressive shipyards.

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Are there places to eat nearby?
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Roadside Station Yoshiumi Ikiikikan has a restaurant, food court, and seafood barbecue.

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Can I bring my pet aboard?
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This depends on boarding conditions, so please check when making your reservation.

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    I rode my bike to the Kurushima Strait, and the ocean views along the way were beautiful. Cycling in the sea breeze felt especially refreshing, and I finally understood why this is called a dream route for cyclists. Along the way, you can enjoy the deep blue sea, impressive bridges, and distant islands. The scenery kept making me stop again and again to take photos. Besides cycling, you can also take a tidal current sightseeing boat for an ocean adventure. The seawater moves rapidly with the tides, creating whirlpool-like patterns all around, which is very interesting.

  • 張紋娟
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    The fast currents and impressive whirlpools, plus the sight of the sea water constantly surging—this is a really unique spot.

  • 孫佳玲
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    Taking the boat and seeing the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge was truly impressive, especially at sunset when the scenery is absolutely breathtaking.

Experience Information

Experience Name
Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat
Name in Japanese
道の駅 よしうみいきいき館
Postal Code
794-2114
Address
4520-2 Myo, Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture (Boarding ticket sales and pickup location)
Phone
0897-84-3710
For inquiries two or more days in advance, call Shimanami Co., Ltd. Sales Headquarters at 0898-25-7338.
Hours and Operating Days
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The number and times of departures vary by season and day of the week.
Closed
New Year’s Day and designated winter closure days from January through March
On weekdays from December through February, cruises operate only for group reservations of five or more people.
Payment Methods
Cash, credit cards, electronic money, and mobile QR code payments
Price Range
Adults ages 18 and older: ¥2,000; junior high and high school students: ¥1,800; elementary school students: ¥1,000
Children younger than elementary school age are free when accompanied by adults, provided their number does not exceed the number of accompanying adults. Each additional child is charged the elementary school student fare.
Group Capacity
Passenger capacity: 42
Multilingual Support
English
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa