Shimanami Kurishima Strait Sightseeing Boat

Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat

A thrilling and unforgettable experience!
Embark on an adventurous journey aboard a sightseeing boat!

This sightseeing cruise offers you the chance to experience the rapids of the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan's three major tidal currents, up close.
While enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands, you'll have the rare experience of seeing the Kurushima Strait Bridge from directly below (passing under the bridge) and viewing the shipyards, symbols of Imabari, Japan's leading maritime city, from within the bay. You'll also visit historically important islands floating in the Kurushima Strait, such as Kurushima, the site of the Murakami pirate castle, and Kojima, where remnants of the Geiyo Fortress's gun batteries remain. This experiential cruise is packed with sights that will captivate anyone, not just history buffs.

Sightseeing boat

Sightseeing boat "Nakakato"

Sightseeing boat "Kurushima"

the Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise
Regarding reservations for

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 of departure, please check the departure time andat least 30 minutes before departurecomplete the boarding procedures at the Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan roadside station

Web reservations

After making a reservation online, a provisional reservation email will be automatically sent to you immediately.
Please configure your email settings to receive emails from (@shimanami.monitor-qn.com).
(If you do not receive the email, please check your spam or trash folder.)
*After receiving the provisional reservation email, please follow the instructions and complete the confirmation process within the deadline (your reservation will be automatically canceled if the deadline is missed).

In accordance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's notification regarding "Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships" (December 2022), the creation of a passenger manifest is required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Customers who make reservations online can register their manifest online at the time of booking. Customers who have difficulty making online reservations can download and fill out the passenger manifest from the link below and bring it with them.

Download the boarding list

Shimanami Kurushima Strait Sightseeing Boat, operated by Shimanami Co., Ltd.,
as the 160th companyOmifune-inwill be participating in the

course	Shimoda Mizu Port == Takeshijima == Nakadojima == Majima == Kojima == Kurushima == Hatohama Bay == Shimoda Mizu Port (in no particular order)
Time required	Approximately 50 minutes (Operating time may vary depending on the weather and tide 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	Generally, departures are made every 60-75 minutes during business hours. for detailed timesthe web reservation pagePlease check Departure times may vary depending on reservation status, date, and tidal conditions. Departures may be changed or canceled due to weather conditions. *Minimum passenger requirement for operation: 2 people.
Boarding fee (tax included)	・Adults (18 years and older): 2,000 yen ・Junior and senior high school students: 1,800 yen ・ Elementary school students: 1,000 yen ・Children under elementary school age: Free for up to 10 people (If there are 11 or more people, the elementary school student rate will be applied to each person from the 11th person onwards) *However, infants (under 1 year old) are free of charge even if there are 11 or more people. ・Group discount: 10% discount for groups of 10 or more people
Boarding procedure location	Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan Roadside Station *Please complete boarding procedures (passenger manifest registration and payment) at the ticket vending machine at Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan 30 minutes before departure. 4520-2 Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari City TEL: 0897-84-3710
Boarding location	The Shimoda Port (Shitada-mi-ko) boarding area is approximately 200m (3-5 minute walk) from Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan.
Capacity	42 passengers and 2 seafarers, totaling 44 people
parking	Parking at Yoshiumiikiikikan Roadside Station (free)
How to make a reservation	◆ For inquiries up to the day before your visit: Shimanami Co., Ltd. Sales Headquarters TEL: 0898-25-7338 FAX: 0898-22-6857 Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) ◆ For inquiries on the day of your visit or on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: Michi- no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan (boarding ticket sales office) TEL: 0897-84-3710 Reception hours: (Weekdays) 9:00-16:00, (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) 9:00-17:00 ◆ For online reservations, please click here for the reservation form.
Cancellation Fee Policy (Cancellation and Changes Including Cancellation)	Cancellation fee: 20% for cancellations made the day before the usage date (1) / 100% for cancellations made on the day of use. The period for which requests can be made is limited to business days (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) and business hours (9:00 to 17:00) of our head office reservation department. *(1) If the day before or the day of use falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, please contact us directly by phone during the business hours of Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan.
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.