Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat + Landing Course
This course combines a Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing boat ride with an island landing experience. Land on one of the islands below and experience the island's history
Kojima (Geiyo Fortress Ruins) Landing Course
*Departs from Shimodamizu Port at 10:00 or 12:30 *
Departs from Shimodamizu Port at 11:00 or 12:30 (Departure times available during the winter season from December 15th to March 15th)
Island walking time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (Total time including boarding time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)
Located in the Kurushima Strait, this island is approximately 3km in circumference. Before the Russo-Japanese War, Japan built a fortress on the islet to prepare for an invasion of the Seto Inland Sea by the Russian Navy. It is the only coastal fortress from the Meiji period that remains in a nearly intact state in Japan
28cm Howitzer (replica): Installed in front of the port in March 2013. It was used in the filming of the NHK special drama "Clouds Above the Hill," which aired for three years from 2009 to 2011
This video was created by Hatohama Elementary School using a drone and "allows you to learn about the remains of the small island's artillery battery in an easy-to-understand way."
Kurushima Island (Murakami Suigun Castle Ruins) Landing Course
[Currently suspended]
Island walking time: Approximately 1 hour (Total trip including boat ride: Approximately 2 hours)
A small island with a circumference of 850m, it is known as the base of the Kurushima Murakami pirates. The entire island is a natural fortress protected by rapids, surrounded by stone walls and with impressive castle walls consisting of the main, second and third baileys. Today, old wells and pillar holes from when the pier was built remain
Shingetsuan: The memorial tablet of the lord of Kurushima Castle is enshrined here.
Yachihoko Shrine: A shrine located near the ferry terminal. It is said to have been erected by the Kono clan of Dogo Yuzuki Castle in Matsuyama as a guardian deity when Kurushima Castle was built.
Umajima Landing Course
Island walking time: Approximately 1 hour (Total trip including boat ride: Approximately 2 hours)
Umajima is the island where the huge anchorages that secure the Kurushima Daini Ohashi Bridge and the Kurushima Daisan Ohashi Bridge are located. It is the only bridge on the Shimanami Kaido that has an elevator, allowing pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles under 125cc to descend to the island
Shimanami Kurushima Strait Pleasure Boat + Landing Course
| About reservations | You can choose one island to land on. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. Reservations can be made by phone or inquiry *Reservations are accepted for groups of 2 or more. *Operating hours are during the business hours of Yoshiumi Ikiikikan Roadside Station. |
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| Cancellation fee regulations (changes including cancellation and cancellation) | Cancellation fee: 20% will be charged on the day before the date of use (※1) and 100% will be charged on the day of use. *The applicable period for this offer will be within business days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) and business hours (9:00-17:00) of our Head Office Reservation Receipt Department. *(1) Due to the business days of our "head office reservation receiving department", if the day before the day of use is on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the last business day before use will be considered the "previous day." |
| About cancellation | Cancellation fees for customer reasons : 1 day before: 20% 1 day on the day: 100% *For detailed cancellation fee regulations, this page : "Notes and information when applying / Shimanami Kurushima Kaikyo Pleasure Boat - Landing Course (PDF)." In the event of a cancellation or significant delay due to bad weather or other reasons, we will contact you via your registered email address and phone number. Please register an email address (phone number) that you can check while you are out. |
| Closed days | Same as the closing days of the roadside station Yoshiumiikiikikan |
| Boarding fee (tax included) | ・Adults (18 years and over): ¥2,000 (cruise boat fare) + ¥700 (landing option fee) for a total of ¥2,700 ・Middle and high school students: ¥1,800 (cruise boat fare) + ¥700 (landing option fee) for a total of ¥2,500 ・Elementary school students: ¥1,000 *No landing option fee required ・Children under elementary school age: Free for up to 10 people (for groups of 11 or more, elementary school student fees apply for each additional person) *However, infants (under 1 year old) are free of charge even for groups of 11 or more. ・Group discount: 10% discount for groups of 10 or more people *The above prices do not include the island guide fee. [Regarding island guides] If you would like an island guide (Kojima or Umajima), the following additional fees will apply. ・Guided guide fee: From 5,000 yen (1 guide for approximately 20-30 people). *Customers who apply for the Kojima landing course will be given a "Kojima Tourist Information Map." It contains a QR code that allows you to listen to the guidance tape. (The "Kojima Tourist Information Map" is free of charge. However, data charges for using the guidance tape will be borne by the customer.) |
| Boarding procedure location | Roadside Station Yoshiumi Ikiikikan 4520-2 Yoshiumichona, Imabari City TEL: 0897-84-3710 *Please complete boarding procedures at Yoshiumi Ikiikikan 30 minutes before departure. |
| Boarding location | Shitadamikou MAP stop is approximately 200m (3-5 minutes on foot) from Yoshiumiikiikikan |
| parking | Parking at Yoshiumiikiikikan Roadside Station (free) |
Requests regarding boarding
Notes
- Be sure to wear a life jacket. (We will prepare it on board.)
- Please do not walk around the ship while sailing as it may suddenly sway due to tides and waves. Please be especially careful if you have small children.
- Seawater may enter the ship due to tides and waves. Thank you for your understanding.
- Pets are not allowed on board. (Guide dogs are allowed on board.)
- Infants can board the boat using a stroller or baby carrier. (Please keep the stroller folded.)
- You cannot board the boat after drinking. We do not accept any fire or any cutlery or alcohol that is excluding some fires or other items.
- Please refrain from boarding if you are unwell or have a fever.
- If it is determined that it will interfere with safe flights, the flight may be cancelled on the day. (typhoons, heavy rain, storms, heavy snow, dense fog, lightning strikes, etc.)
For customers using wheelchairs, etc.
- When boarding the boat, you will not be able to pass through the ramp while in your wheelchair. You will have to get out of your wheelchair and cross the ramp. In such cases, the captain will not be able to assist with any sudden assistance, such as driving the ship and maintaining its docking state. Comrades will be asked to assist you with the boarding.
- Since the seats are fixed chairs, please sit in the designated seat rather than in a wheelchair. There are seats right behind the driver's seat.
Access Map
Oshima Tourist Information
Murakami Pirate Museum
You can follow in the footsteps of the Murakami pirates who survived the turbulent times of the Warring States period. While enjoying the beautiful archipelago of the Seto Inland Sea, you can feel the history of Murakami Pirates, known as "Japan's largest pirates." This museum also spreads Japan's unique "KAIZOKU" to the world, allowing children and adults to learn about Murakami Pirates while having fun.
Kirousan Observation Park
The Panoramic Observation Deck Bridge offers views of the world's first triple suspension bridge, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, and the Kurushima Kaikyo, one of Japan's three major tides. On sunny days, you can also see Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. Also, be sure to take a look at the regular lighting of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and the night view of Imabari city.
Yoshiumi Rose Park
The flower beds in the garden are planted with 3,500 roses, 400 species and 300 species collected from all over the world, allowing you to enjoy beautiful flowers from mid-May to the end of December. Every year, a rose festival is held during the perfect time of year when the roses are in full bloom, and is bustling with many visitors.