Shimanami Kurushima Strait Cruise
In Japanese: しまなみ来島海峡遊覧船
A boat tour of about 50 minutes through the fierce tidal currents of the Kurushima Strait, one of Japan's three great tidal races. It passes under the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge and by islands linked to the Murakami pirates.
Nearby
- Kirosan Observation Park ≈ 15 min by car
- Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route ≈ 15 min by car
- Murakami Kaizoku Museum ≈ 25 min by car
- Imabari Castle ≈ 25 min by car
- Oyamazumi Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Boarding at Shitadami Port, about 200 m from Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiikikan; about 5 min by car from Oshima-Minami IC
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Adults ¥2,000; junior and senior high ¥1,800; elementary ¥1,000
- Good to know
- Runs every 60–75 min during the roadside station's hours (about 9:00–16:00); minimum 2 passengers; check in 30 min before at Ikiikikan; closed Jan 1; departure times vary with tides and weather
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info