"I want to take my time touring the islands of the Shimanami Kaido!"
"I want to ride the Yumeshima and Tobishima Kaido too!"
"I want to see the beauty of the many islands from a boat!"
We have received many requests from cyclists who are captivated by the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, a road of their dreams. "Cycle Ship Shimanami" is a combination of boat and bicycle that will make the dreams of such cyclists come true. Combine cycling with a "boat trip" and go island hopping! We will guide cyclists from all over the world to cycle tourism that brings out the charm of the Seto Inland Sea to the fullest.
Four benefits of using Cycle Ship Shimanami
You can also cycle along the sea route!
We fully support Shimanami Cycling!
This boat operates so that you can load your bicycle onto it without disassembling it. We recommend enjoying the spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea from the open rooftop deck
Recommended courses
We have created a course recommended by a local cycling guide who knows the Shimanami Kaido inside and out, allowing you to enjoy both boat and bicycle riding.
Please use this as reference for your travel plans! Of course, we also offer guided tours of the area!
Shimanami Kaido
Conquering the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge and Tatara Bridge
Tobishima Sea Road
Yumeshima Sea Road
Voices of the passengers
An unknown world!
Enjoy cycling around Innoshima!!
Yutaka and Mizue Fukada (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture) 35 years of cycling experience
I started riding from Imabari City, but ran out of energy at Omishima Island... The Innoshima route, which is the envy of even Imabari residents, was captivating, with the scenery changing with every turn. I also enjoyed the Yumeshima Kaido, and for the return journey I boarded the boat from Kitaura Port on Hakata Island. The ride to Imabari Port was comfortable, allowing me to bask in the afterglow. It's something you can only experience on a cycle ship
Crossing prefectural
borders! A dream come true!
Shimizu Rina (Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) Cycling experience: 3 years
Disembarking at Miyakubo Port on Oshima Island, we head to Ikuchijima Island. The excitement of riding through the heart of the archipelago where the Murakami pirates were active is beyond words. Passing the "Cyclists' Holy Land Monument," we head to Tatara Bridge. Soothed by the nostalgia of Ikuchijima Island, we arrive at Setoda Port. The experience of crossing prefectural borders is something you can only experience on a boat trip that shortens the distance traveled
"Connecting this port and that port..."
We look forward to the expansion of "cyclist boat trips"!
Shinya Ikeya (Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture) Cycling experience: 14 years
"I wish there was a route like this! And it would be operated by a bicycle-friendly cycle ship!" This is a plan that would be a big hit with bicycle lovers and cruise enthusiasts. I have ridden the Yumeshima Kaido many times, but I felt more refreshed than usual. On the return journey, which was in the evening, I continued to take photos of the Seto Inland Sea as the sun set from the deck. It was a golden route that passed under multiple bridges
There are many other attractive courses available!
We offer charter boats for those considering tours or group trips.
Individual trips allow you to cycle freely from port to port on the island.
Group trips are accompanied by a local guide who knows the Shimanami Kaido inside and out.
We can also arrange six recommended routes.