Witness the powerful current of the Kurushima Strait.
Witness the powerful current of the Kurushima Strait.
View swirling whirlpools and swift rapids on a sea cruise, then explore historical Oshima Island
Marvel at the churning whirlpools and treacherous tidal currents of Kurushima Strait, one of Japan’s top three scenic ocean views, from the safety of a cruise ship. See the mountainous, forested islands of the Seto Inland Sea scattered in every direction as you cruise past the gargantuan shipyards of Imabari, the industrial heart of Ehime. Alight at Oshima Island and admire nostalgic architecture from the Meiji era (1868–1912) before exploring the remains of a fort built during the Russo–Japanese War (1904–1905).
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| Available | March to November (tours for 2 people or more), December to February (tours for 5 people or more) *Not available during the Japanese Obon holiday, Golden Week or the New Year holiday. |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Cost | Adults 2,500 yen; Children (age 6 to 12) 900 yen |
| Contact | Shimanami |
| Phone | (+81) 0898-25-7338 (JP) |
| Website | https://imabari-shimanami.jp/ |