If you want to enjoy sightseeing freely with your family or friends, why not try a taxi tour? You can choose the vehicle depending on the number of people, and leave all the driving to a professional driver, so it's safe and easy! The price is per vehicle, so it's a great deal when you divide it by the number of people!
Recommended itinerary: Approximately 5 hours
1. Shimanami Kaido Cycling and Seafood BBQ Course
Pick-up at each location
Rent a bicycle
About 1 hour
Choice Menu
Send to various places
②Shimanami Kurushima Strait Pleasure Boat and Seafood BBQ Course
Pick-up at each location
Choice Menu
Send to various places
- We can arrange tours of the Towel Museum, Shichifuku Towel Factory, Imabari Castle, Murakami Pirate Museum, etc
- We can arrange the entire course. Please contact us for details
Recommended model course (approximately 5 hours) Price list
(price per vehicle)
| Standard taxi | 33,000 yen (limited to 3-4 people) |
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| Lexus | 41,500 yen (limited to 3 people) |
| jumbo | 44,000 yen (limited to 9 people) |
| Alphard | 44,000 yen (limited to 5 people) |
- All prices include tax
- If meals are not included in your itinerary, please feel free to ask the driver
- Meals, tolls, entrance fees and parking fees are not included and must be paid by the customer on site
Recommended itinerary: approximately 8 hours
3. Island of the Gods: Additional tour of Omishima and Ikuchijima
Inoue Strawberry Farm (strawberry picking experience)
Send to various places
Recommended 8-hour model course price list
(price per vehicle)
| Standard taxi | 52,800 yen (limited to 3-4 people) |
|---|---|
| Lexus | 66,400 yen (limited to 3 people) |
| jumbo | 70,400 yen (limited to 9 people) |
| Alphard | 70,400 yen (limited to 5 people) |
- All prices include tax
- If meals are not included in your itinerary, please feel free to ask the driver
- Meals, tolls, entrance fees and parking fees are not included and must be paid by the customer on site
- On Omishima and Ikuchijima, we can arrange trips to Kaizan Park, Hakata Salt Factory, Setoda Walk (including Kosanji Temple), etc
- We can arrange the entire course. Please contact us for details
About reservations
| Reservation and Cancellation Policy (Cancellation and Changes Including Cancellation) | Reservations can be made by phone up to 3 days in advance. *Please contact us well in advance as our reservation desk is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. *Cancellation fees apply: 30% for cancellations made 7 to 2 days prior, 50% for cancellations made the day before (*1), and 100% for cancellations made on the day of the reservation. *Cancellations must be made during the business days (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) and business hours (9:00 to 17:00) of our "Head Office Reservation Department". *(1) If the day before your desired date of use falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday due to the business days of our "Head Office Reservation Department", the last business day before your desired date of use will be considered the "day before". Shimanami Co., Ltd. Reservation Headquarters TEL: 0898-25-7338 Business Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
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Tourist spot introduction (example)
Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat
A sightseeing boat that lets you experience the rapids of the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan's three strongest currents, up close. You can also enjoy the rare experience of seeing the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge from directly underneath (passing under the bridge), and see the shipyards that are a symbol of Imabari, Japan's number one maritime city, from inside the bay
Roadside Station Yoshiumi Ikiikikan Seafood BBQ
Choose from a wide variety of seafood and meats and enjoy a barbecue on a charcoal grill. You can also enjoy fresh sashimi made with seasonal fish and shellfish, prepared to order
Sunrise Itoyama
This cycling terminal is located at the foot of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. There are approximately 500 bicycles available, including electrically assisted bikes, cross bikes, and children's bikes, so you can choose the bike that suits you best
Shimanami Kaido Cycling
The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road was the first bicycle path in Japan that crosses a strait. You can enjoy the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which has a total length of approximately 6km one way, while feeling the refreshing sea breeze
Kirousan Observation Park
The Panoramic Observatory Bridge, known for its design by architect Kengo Kuma, is located at the southern tip of Oshima and is designated as part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. It was ranked second in TripAdvisor's "Travelers' Choice! Japan's Best Viewpoints 2017" list
Cyclist's Mecca Monument
Within Tatara Shimanami Park, there is a monument marking the park as a "Cyclists' Holy Land," making it a popular pilgrimage site for many cyclists, both from within and outside the prefecture. It's also a recommended photo spot, offering a panoramic view of the cable-stayed bridge, Tatara Bridge, and the ocean along the Shimanami Kaido
Shichifuku Towel Factory Tour
Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture is known as the sacred land of towel making. Highly regarded both domestically and internationally for its superior absorbency, soft texture, and durability, Imabari towels have now become a globally recognized brand.
This tour allows you to see the entire manufacturing process of Imabari towels, from production and sewing to inspection (guided tour included).
Oyamazumi Shrine
This is the oldest shrine in the prefecture and the head shrine of all shrines nationwide dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-kami. Within the grounds stands a sacred camphor tree approximately 2,600 years old, making it a popular power spot. The treasure hall houses and displays about 80% of the national treasures and important cultural properties of armor and weapons from across Japan.
*8-hour course only
Inoue Strawberry Farm (Strawberry Picking Experience)
A small strawberry farm located on Omishima Island in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.
Enjoy 40 minutes of all-you-can-eat island strawberries, carefully cultivated in a greenhouse bathed in the sunlight of the Seto Inland Sea!
You can experience picking and eating the strawberries that are ripening in the greenhouse yourself, and savor the taste of freshly picked, juicy, and sweet strawberries.
*Available from January 2nd to June 7th, 2026.
*8-hour course only
Ikuchijima: Island-wide Art Museum
On Ikuchijima Island, you can see strangely shaped objects everywhere. Enjoy contemporary art created by artists who drew inspiration from the scenery and sounds of each location.
*8-hour course only