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
Cycleship Shimanami
Report
a bicycle and a boat.
A ship designed to combine the features of
The Cycle Ship Shimanami:
SHIMANAMI is a dream destination for cyclists worldwide! Among them, cyclists who have experienced the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, considered a sacred place, have sent in requests such as, "I want to see the beautiful islands and bridges from the ship," and "I also want to ride the Yumeshima Kaido and Tobishima Kaido." This is truly a yearning for "island hopping" by "bicycle x ship"... and
in response to this expectation, the "Cycle Ship Shimanami" has set sail! It travels across the Seto Inland Sea, not only through the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan's three major rapid currents, but also to the islands of the Yumeshima Kaido and Akinada Tobishima Kaido, and even from Iwakuni (Yamaguchi) and Miyajima (Hiroshima) to Mizushima (Okayama). The "Cycle Ship Shimanami" is friendly to bicycles and cyclists, but its mission is not limited to speedy transport to destination ports.
"As we sail through the Seto Inland Sea, we want our cyclists on board to enjoy not only the beautiful scenery of numerous islands, strong currents and whirlpools, and white sandy beaches and pine trees, but also the landscapes woven by human activity, such as the majestic bridge, shipyard cranes and ships under construction, and passing cargo ships and ferries. We also consider it an important role to help them create lasting travel memories," says the captain.
And rightly so, as the "Cycle Ship Shimanami" is operated by "Shimanami Co., Ltd." This is the spirit of a local company that plans and operates experiential tidal current sightseeing cruises in the Kurushima Strait, where currents can reach up to 10 knots (approximately 18 km/h), and has been well-received by tourists from both Japan and abroad. Under the safe operation of a captain who knows the Seto Inland Sea inside and out, the "Cycle Ship Shimanami" offers a Seto Inland Sea cruise that can only be experienced. The dream of "island hopping" by "bicycle x ship" can come 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