"I want to take my time and explore the islands of the Shimanami Kaido!"
"I also want to ride the Yumeshima-Tobishima Kaido!"
"I want to admire the beautiful archipelago scenery from a boat!"
We've received many requests from cyclists who are captivated by the longed-for route, the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido. To fulfill the dreams of such cyclists, we offer the "Cycle Ship Shimanami," a boat x bicycle service that combines cycling with a boat trip, allowing you to island hop from island to island! We will guide cyclists from all over the world to cycle tourism that brings out the best of the Seto Inland Sea.
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've created a course that allows you to enjoy both "boat" and "bicycle" along the Shimanami Kaido, recommended by a local cycling guide who knows the route inside and out.
Please use it as a reference for your travel plans! Of course, guided tours of the area are also available!
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 in 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 the prefectural border!
This dream plan is finally coming 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!
For those considering a package tour or group trip, we offer chartered boats.
Individual travelers can cycle freely from port to port and along their own routes within the island.
Group tours include a local guide who knows the Shimanami Kaido intimately. Our
six recommended routes can also be customized.