Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat

Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat

It's impressive! An emotional experience!
Take a sightseeing boat and head on an adventure!

A sightseeing boat where you can experience the rapids of Kurishima Strait, one of Japan's three major trends.
Enjoy the spectacular view of the beautiful archipelago of the Seto Inland Sea, you can enjoy a valuable experience (passing through the bridge) of the Kurishima Kaikyo Bridge from directly below, and take a look at the shipyards, which are the symbol of Japan's number one maritime city, Imabari. You will also tour historically important islands floating in the Kurushima Strait, such as the ruins of the Murakami Pirates' castle, "Kurijima," and the remains of the remains of Geiyo Fortress' batteries. This is an experiential cruise full of attractions that will captivate you even if you're not a history fan.

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About reservations for the Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat

Please use the button below to reserve your preferred boarding date and time for the Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat.
Even if you have not made a reservation, you can board the boat on the day if there are any seats available.
If you are a group or if the date is close, please call to make a reservation.　
On the day, please check your departure time and complete the boarding procedure at the roadside station Yoshiumiikiikikan at least 30 minutes before departure time

Web reservations

A notice from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requires the creation of a passenger list based on the "Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships" (December 2022). Thank you for your cooperation.
Customers who make a reservation online can register on the web at the time of booking. If you have difficulty making online reservations, please download and write the boarding list below and bring it to us.

Download the boarding list

course	Shimoda Mizu Port == Takeshijima == Nakadojima == Majima == Kojima == Kurushima == Hatohama Bay == Shimoda Mizu Port (in no particular order)
Time required	Approximately 45-50 minutes (Flight times may vary depending on the weather and current conditions on the day).
Opening hours	Ships are open during business hours at Yoshiumiikiikikan Roadside Station
Closed days	Same as on the closing days of the roadside station Yoshiumiikiikikan
Ships	Basically, flights operate every 60 to 75 minutes during business hours. Please check the web reservation page for detailed times Departure times may vary depending on reservation status, dates, and current. The flights may change or cancel depending on weather. *Number of passengers: From 2 people.
Boarding fee (tax included)	[Prices up to September 30th, 2025] - Junior high school students and above: 1,800 yen - Elementary school students... 900 yen - Infants... Free if the number of adults does not exceed the number of adults - Group discount... 10% discount for those with 10 or more charges [Prices for those with use after October 1st, 2025] - Adults (ages 18 and above)... 2,000 yen - Junior and senior high school students... 1,800 yen - Elementary school students... 1,000 yen - Up to 10 people free (For 11 or more people, elementary school fees apply per person per person) *However, for infants (under 1 year old), 11 or more people will be free to board. ・Group discount...10% discount for people with fees incurred by 10 or more
Boarding procedure location	Roadside Station Yoshiumiikiikikan *Please complete the boarding procedure (registration of boarding list and settlement) at the Yoshiumiikiikikan ticket machine 30 minutes before departure. Yoshiumi-cho 4520-2, Imabari City TEL: 0897-84-3710
Boarding location	Shitadamikou MAP stop is approximately 200m (3-5 minutes on foot) from Yoshiumiikiikikan
Capacity	42 passengers and 2 seafarers, totaling 44 people
parking	Parking at Yoshiumiikiikikan Roadside Station (free)
How to make a reservation	◆ Shimanami Co., Ltd. Sales Headquarters TEL: 0898-25-7338 FAX: 0898-22-6857 Reception: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) ◆ Roadside Station Yoshiumi Ikiikikan (Ticket sales office) TEL: 0897-84-3710 Reception: (Weekdays) 9:00-16:00, (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 9:00-17:00 reservation form via the Internet
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 fee due to customer convenience ・Previous day: 20% ・On the day: 100% *For detailed cancellation fee regulations,This page"Notes and information when applying/Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat and Landing Course (PDF)"Please check. In the event of cancellations or severe delays due to bad weather, we will notify you of the cancellation at the registered address or phone number. Please register an email address (phone number) that can be checked even when you are out.

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.