During the procedures on the day of service, submit the passenger list to reception.
Reception is provided in order of arrival.
This form is also available at the entrance to the Ikiikikan. After it is filled out, submit it to reception.
“The passenger list is required even if you have a reservation.
(It is not required if you provided passenger information when you made the reservation.)”
Schedule changes and cancellations could occur due to the weather.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone.
(Even without a reservation, you made ride if there are openings on the day of.)
(If it is near the date of service, make a reservation over the phone.)
An intense and exciting experience!
Ride the tidal observation boat on an adventure trip!
The tidal observation boat allows you to closely experience the rapids of the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan’s top three fastest rapids.
Enjoy the sights of the beautiful Setouchi islands in addition to the rare experience of being able to see the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge from below (passing under the bridge) and the iconic shipyards of Imabari, Japan’s largest marine city, from the bay.
You can also see historically significant islands on the Kurushima Strait, such as Kurushima, which has the castle ruins of the Murakami pirates, and Kojima, which has the artillery remnants of Geiyo fortress. This is an interactive cruise with numerous highlights that will appeal even to people who aren’t history buffs.
News on operating conditions
| Course | Shitadami Port == Mushijima == Nakatoshima == Umashima == Oshima == Kurushima == Hashihama Port == Shitadami Port (no particular order) |
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| Time required | About 45 minutes |
| Business hours | Operates during the business hours of the Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yoshiumi ikiikikan. |
| Closed | When the Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yoshiumi ikiikikan is closed. * It only operates on weekdays from December to February when there are reservations for at least five paying passengers. |
| Operations | During business hours, it generally operates every hour. * The departure times may vary based on the number of reservations, the date, and tidal conditions. * Changes and cancellations could occur due to the weather. * From March through November, it only operates when there are at least two passengers. It only operates on weekdays from December to February when there are reservations for at least five paying passengers. → This winter (December 2022 to March 17, 2023) conquer the cold and enjoy a high-speed ride for parties of two or more for a limited-time! (The dates and times of operation of the tidal observation boat could change due to the number of reservations.) |
| Boarding fee | 13 years old and over 1800 yen (including tax) 6 to 12 years old 900 yen (including tax) Infants Free if accompanied by an adult and the number of infants does not exceed the number of adults E.g.) 2 adults and 2 infants: The cost is only for the two adults E.g.) 2 adults and 4 infants: The cost will be two adults and two elementary students Group discounts 10% discount for groups of 10 or more paying passengers |
| Boarding pass issuance and redemption | Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yoshiumi ikiikikan 4520-2 Myo, Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari City TEL 0897-84-3710 |
| Boarding location | Shitadami Port MAP Complete the boarding procedures at the Yoshiumi ikiikikan 20 minutes prior to departure. The boarding location is about 200 m (3 to 5 minutes on foot) from the Yoshiumi ikiikikan. |
| Capacity | 42 travelers + 2 staff = 44 passengers |
| Parking lot | Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yoshiumi ikiikikan parking lot (free) |
| Reservation method | ◆ Up to 2 days in advance SHIMANAMI Co., Ltd. Sales Division TEL: 0898-25-7338 FAX: 0898-22-6857 Reception: Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed: Weekends and holidays) ◆ Day before or day of Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yoshiumi ikiikikan (boarding pass sales office) TEL 0897-84-3710 Reception: (Weekdays) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Weekends and holidays) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ◆ Online Reservation form |
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