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Rapid Tide Observation Boat at Kurushima Strait(Kurushima Kyūryū kanchōsen)

  • Rapid Tide Observation Boat at Kurushima Strait(Kurushima Kyūryū kanchōsen)
  • Rapid Tide Observation Boat at Kurushima Strait(Kurushima Kyūryū kanchōsen)

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    The Kurushima Strait is one of the three major tidal straits in Japan. At the time of spring tide, you can experience an intensely rapid tide of up to 10 knots (about 18 km/h) up close.

    Basic information

    Address
    Roadside Station "Yoshiumi Iki-iki kan" 4520-2 Yoshiumicho Myo, Imabari City, Ehime Pref.
    Open time
    9:00~16:00
    Closed
    Closed New Year's Day *There are additional closure days in winter.
    Fee
    Adults ¥1,500, Grade school students ¥1,000, No admission fee for one infant per one adult
    Filters
    • Travel by car recommended
    • Can communicate in English
    • Parking available
    Who are you traveling with?
    • Family
    • Couple
    • Friends
    • Alone
    • Senior
    Recommended seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
    • Winter
    Note
    Please be aware that changes may be made to the information due to various circumstances.
    For the latest information, please contact the respective facilities directly.
    * Departure time varies depending on the season and day. Please contact us in advance.
    * Operation minimum is 2 persons.
    * From December to February, it operates only when 5 or more persons have made a reservation in advance.

    Detailed information

    Phone
    0897-84-3710 (reservations on that day or the day before boarding/inquiries), 0898-25-7338 (reservations up to 2 days before boarding/inquiries)
    Web Site
    http://www.imabari-shimanami.jp/kurushima/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/imabari.shimanami
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/shimanami_himeharu/
    This information is correct as of 3/2023. For details, please visit the official website of each facility or contact each facility.