You can also cycle along the sea route!
We fully support Shimanami Cycling!
Rooftop open deck
You can enjoy the spectacular view of the Shimanami Kaido from the deck while sailing. Approximately 50 sports bikes can be loaded on the first and second floors
Cycle stand
We have installed a stand that secures the saddle, so you can transport your bike safely without worrying about the rocking of the boat. We also have installed a buffer board to prevent your precious bikes from getting damaged
Wifi
Wi-Fi is available on board, so you can use the internet for free. You can check maps and search for shops when you arrive on the island, making your cycling even more enjoyable
electrical outlet
Each seat is equipped with a USB port, and there is also a 20-outlet power strip, so you can easily charge your smartphone or tablet
Bicycle ramps
A ramp has been installed next to the stairs so that you can bring your bicycle up to the rooftop open deck. Take a commemorative photo of your bike with you under the sea
Monitor & Camera
A camera is installed inside the ship, so you can check the status of your bicycle even while sightseeing
Barrier-free toilets
The toilet space is also spacious, so wheelchair users can use it with ease
Cycle Ship Shimanami
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Cycle Ship Shimanami:
A ship designed to combine bicycles and boats
Shimana-mi is a scenic destination for cyclists worldwide! Cyclists who have experienced the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, considered a sacred place, have expressed a desire to view the beautiful islands and bridges from aboard a ship, and to ride the Yumeshima and Tobishima Kaidos as well.
The Cycle Ship Shimanami has set sail to answer the desire for island hopping, combining bicycles and boats! The ship travels across the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan's three most powerful currents, as well as the islands of the Yumeshima and Akinada Tobishima Kaidos, and crisscrosses the Seto Inland Sea from Iwakuni (Yamaguchi), Miyajima (Hiroshima), and Mizushima (Okayama). While the Cycle Ship Shimanami is friendly to both bicycles and cyclists, its mission is not limited to speedy transport to destination ports.
"As we sail through the Seto Inland Sea, I want cyclists on board to enjoy not only the beautiful scenery of the many islands, the rapid currents, the whirlpools, the white sand and green pines, but also the majestic bridge, the shipyard cranes, the ships under construction, the cargo ships and ferries passing by, and other scenes interwoven with human activity. I also consider it an important role to help create memorable trips," says the captain.
And that's no surprise, as the Cycle Ship Shimanami's voyage is managed by Shimanami Co., Ltd. This local company, which plans and operates experiential sightseeing boat cruises in the Kurushima Strait, where the currents can reach speeds of up to 10 knots (approximately 18 km/h), has earned it acclaim from both domestic and international tourists. Under the safe stewardship of a captain who knows the Seto Inland Sea inside and out, this Seto Inland Sea cruise is an experience you can only get on the Cycle Ship Shimanami. The dream of island hopping by bicycle and boat comes true.
The powerful currents seem like they could reach out and touch you
A shipyard with a large crane reaching into the sky
The bridge looks majestic when viewed from underneath