Shimanami Co., Ltd. x Japan Airlines Matsuyama Branch Joint Event
Origami Airplane (JAL Origami Instructor) and JAL Aircraft Mechanic Class
~ Ride a sightseeing boat and learn about and experience airplanes! ~
[Date] August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
Event Schedule
JAL cabin crew (JAL Hometown Support Team) will also be on board to give you a tour of the ship.
You will be able to see the sights of the Kurushima Strait from the sea, including the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and the "Hatohama Shipyard Group," a symbol of Imabari, a maritime city.
A Japan Airlines mechanic will explain the mechanics of airplanes, the techniques used to ensure safe flight, and the work involved in maintenance in an easy-to-understand way.
Let's learn the secrets of airplanes!
Join a JAL staff member who is a certified origami instructor by the Japan Origami Association and try your hand at making authentic paper airplanes!
Let's all have fun flying our finished paper airplanes!
*For regular sailings, please complete boarding procedures at the Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan roadside station 30 minutes before departure.
Web reservations for regular sailings can be made "here".
| Event capacity | 20 people |
|---|---|
| Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat Route | Shimoda Port ＝＝ Takeshima Island ＝＝ Nakawato Island ＝＝ Umajima Island ＝＝ Kojima Island ＝＝ Kurushima Island ＝＝ Hatohama Bay ＝＝ Shimoda Port (in no particular order) (Approximately 50 minutes) |
| Meeting location and lecture location | Shimoda Port (Shitadami Port) MAP |
| Event participation fee (price per person, including tax) | Adults (18 years and older): 2,200 yen Junior high and high school students: 2,000 yen Elementary school students and younger: Free *Adult supervision is required. |
| How to settle | Please complete the procedures and settle your bill at the Shimoda Mizuko Port waiting room 30 minutes before the start of the tour |
| Notes | *The event may be cancelled due to weather on the day. |
Reservations and inquiries
- Reservations can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Even if you have not made a reservation, you can participate in the event or board the boat if there are any seats available.
- Please note that you will not be able to participate or board the ship if it is fully booked
- Cancellation fee: 100% cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days in advance to the day.
- Reservations, changes, and cancellations are eligible for reservations, changes, and cancellations during our "Head Office Reservation Department" business days (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, holidays) and business hours (9:00-17:00).
Requests regarding boarding
Notes
- Be sure to wear a life jacket. (We will prepare it on board.)
- Children are not allowed to participate or board the boat.
- Please do not walk around the ship while sailing as it may suddenly sway due to tides and waves. Please be especially careful if you have small children.
- Seawater may enter the ship due to tides and waves. Thank you for your understanding.
- Pets are not allowed on board. (Guide dogs are allowed on board.)
- Infants are allowed on board if they are using a baby carrier
- You cannot board the boat after drinking. We do not accept any fire or any cutlery or alcohol that is excluding some fires or other items.
- Please refrain from boarding if you are unwell or have a fever.
- If it is determined that it will interfere with safe flights, the flight may be cancelled on the day. (typhoons, heavy rain, storms, heavy snow, dense fog, lightning strikes, etc.)