Kurushima Strait Tidal Current Cruise

Take a boat tour and experience the whirlpools of Kurushima strait up close. These three straights, the Kurushima, the Naruto, and the Bakanseto (Kanmon), are said to be the world's most challenging seas with waves to traverse, with wave speeds of up to 18 kilometers per hour. This whirlpool is one of Japan's largest as well as the Naruto straight and the Kanmon straight. Along with the whirlpools you can also view the world's first ever triple suspension bridge the Kurushima Straight Bridge, and the Imabari shipyards in the bay, making this a popular tourist destination with a lot of things to see. The boat tour's operation times vary daily due to the tidal current etc., so prior inquiry is essential.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Imabarishi Yoshiumichoumiyou 4520-2 Yoshiumi Iki Ikikan Map
Area: Imabari / Shimanami Kaido Area
Phone: 0897843710
Hours: [Navigation] 9:00-15:00
*may vary depending on Sunday
Closed: 1/1, WinterDays closed
*Dec.-Feb. operates only when there are advance reservations for 5 or more people on Weekdays
Fees: [Boarding fee]
[Adult] 1,500yen
[Elementary school students] 1,000yen
[Toddlers] Adults 1 Toddlers 1 free
*Discount available for 10 people and above
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Ehime Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: [Shimanami Co., Ltd.] 0898-25-7338
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Wheelchairs cannot be brought into the ship)
Infant friendly: Available