Frequently asked questions

Reservations are accepted via the reservation form, email, or phone. Please reserve a table only or choose from the set menu in advance

*Set menu reservations must be made for two people or more

• Reservation Form

We are sorry, but please refrain from bringing any food into the venue (except baby food)

You will be barbecuing under a tent, so it's okay if it rains

If it's hot, we have blinds and fans, and if it's cold, we have curtains and heaters

We have pet-friendly seating available. However, please note that we cannot accept reservations in advance. Please come to the restaurant on the day and we will accommodate you if there are any pet-friendly seats available

As a general rule, pets are not allowed inside restaurants or shops

*Guide dogs are allowed inside the restaurant.
*Outdoor seating (terrace seating) is available, but please be considerate of other customers.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's view is that roadside stations are rest facilities, and therefore the use of public spaces such as parking lots for overnight stays is discouraged. Of course, roadside stations are rest facilities that drivers and others can use free of charge 24 hours a day to prevent traffic accidents, so you are free to take a nap in the parking lot. Outdoor toilets are available 24 hours a day, but there are no facilities such as showers

*If you are parking for a long period of time, please be considerate to other customers and park at the edge of the lot.
*Please be careful as we cannot be held responsible for theft or accidents.
*Please take your trash with you when you leave.
*Please refrain from camping, pitching tents, having bonfires, or barbecuing.

Please make your reservation in advance below

• Tatara Campground

Although it varies depending on the season, the ferry generally operates every 60 to 75 minutes during business hours. For detailed times, please check the online reservation page

*Departure times may vary depending on reservation status, date, tides, etc.
*Flights may be changed or canceled due to weather conditions.

Please refer to the tide chart below for tide conditions

The closing days and operating hours of the service will be the same as those of the Yoshiumi Ikiikikan Roadside Station

• Roadside Station Yoshiumiikiikikan

The boat ride takes approximately 45 to 50 minutes

*Please complete boarding procedures at the Yoshiumi Ikiikikan Roadside Station at least 30 minutes before departure

Group discounts are available (10% off boarding fee for groups of 10 or more people)

Additionally, although it is not a discount on the ferry fare, you can receive a discount coupon that can be used at a later date by presenting or submitting your JAF card or Setomare ticket. For more details, please see the PDF file below

• Discount Benefits (PDF)

Reservations can be made for two or more people. Each boat can accommodate up to 42 people. For groups exceeding this capacity, please contact us by phone or email

Even if you don't have a reservation, we operate for groups of 2 or more, so if there are seats available, you can board on the day

*Even if you are traveling alone, if there are other people boarding, you can share the boat

Reservations can be made online, by phone or by fax

• Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat

There is no age limit for boarding. Infants and small children are asked to board at their own discretion and risk

The boat will operate even in the rain. Raincoats are available for free rental at the port

*Flights may be canceled on the day if there is heavy rain, strong winds, heavy snow, lightning, dense fog, typhoons, or other conditions that interfere with safe navigation

The boat has no windows, so depending on the weather on the day, it may be exposed to rain or the tide. In case of rain, raincoats are available for free rental at the port

It is cold in winter, so we lend out bench coats and other winter clothing free of charge.
In early spring and late autumn, it may feel chilly when you go out to sea due to the sea breeze, so it may be a good idea to dress warmly.

Luggage that can be placed on your lap is permitted. Large luggage, food and drink, firearms, and sharp objects are not permitted.
As there is a possibility that your items may get wet due to rain or the tide, it may be better to keep them in your car or in a locker.

Depending on the size of the tide on the day, the strength of the wind, and if a large ship is passing nearby, there is a possibility of rocking.
If you are prone to motion sickness, it may be a good idea to take motion sickness medicine.

Larger sizes are also available. If the size you have prepared does not fit, please inform the captain or guide at the port

Wheelchairs and strollers cannot be boarded or carried on board. Please leave them in your car or at the port and only passengers may board

Guide dogs are allowed on board (please contact us in advance if you have many dogs)

*We do not provide life jackets for animals