Chugoku Region List of Participating Companies
Tottori Prefecture
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Sanin matsushima yuran inc.
View and explore a variety of landscapes such as the beautiful sandy beach of white sand and blue pine, the complex ria coast and the breathtaking 25 metres depth of clear water with Uradome Coast Island Boat Tour. It is a 40-minute cruising tour along the rocks and shores in the Uradome coast area, which has been known as one of the most scenic spots in Japan, Sanin Kaigan National Park, and a member of the World Geoparks Network. The individual customers do not need to book a cruise.
The small boat “Uradome” passes through narrow passages that can not be reached by pleasure boats. It offers valuable experiences such as entering the cave and shallow coves and watching underwater with box glasses.
<Access to the boat pier>
The most convenient public transport to the boat pier is by bus. A bus stop is located in front of the boat pier building. It takes approximately 30 minutes from JR Tottori station and 15 minutes from JR Iwami station. The pier also can be reached in approximately 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Tottori Sand Dunes.
<The boat pier information>
The boat pier also offers a shop, restaurant and cafe. The Ajiroya restaurant serves fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan including Sashimi and rice bowls. There are also more unique options such as squid-ink curry and ice cream. The Minato cafe serves seafood burgers, special prawn bisque and original drinks and sweets. The souvenir shop sells a wide range of original products and local souvenirs.
There are a variety of payment options including cash, credit or debit cards, and QR codes. The boat pier has a public Wi-Fi hotspot. There is a staff member who can speak English although the captains’ guide is Japanese only.
Okayama Prefecture
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Kokusai Ryobi Ferry Co.,Ltd.
・Kokusai Ryobi Ferry operates the following two regular routes.
・This regular service connects Takamatsu Port (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture) and Shodoshima Ikeda Port (Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) by car ferry in approximately one hour.
Vessel Information
11th Kokusai Maru (Shimazo)
The stern mast has an elephant motif. Equipped with front and rear elevators, this ship is friendly for people going to the hospital and the elderly when boarding and disembarking at each port. On the third floor, there is a group room (Observation Lounge Horizon) with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. Can be reserved for private use for up to 54 people (separate fee applies). A merry-go-round is installed inside the stern mast and a swing is installed nearby, providing a space where families can have fun. An electrical outlet is installed at the seat next to the window. There is a mailbox installed in each guest room, so you can send letters from the sea.
1th Kokusai Maru (Panda)
The chimney, called a funnel, has a ``panda'' motif. Equipped with an elevator, there are a variety of seats including reclining seats, box seats, and carpeted seats, making it comfortable for both individuals and groups. There is a panda seesaw on the observation deck that overlooks the Seto Inland Sea, which is very popular with children.
・This regular service connects Shin-Okayama Port (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) and Shodoshima-Tonosho Port (Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) by car ferry in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Vessel Information
OLYMPIADREAM SETO
Launched on May 1, 2019. The concept is the world's first "amusement park running on the sea." In addition to a 360-degree promenade deck and a cabin that functions as a salon, this cruise ferry is packed with features that both adults and children can enjoy, such as an elegant and high-quality interior reminiscent of the lounge of an ocean-going ship, the Chuggington mini train, and seasonal events.
OLYMPIA DREAM
Launched service to Shodoshima on the day of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics (October 10). The island was named Olympia because Shodoshima and Milos, the Greek island where Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, are sister islands (in 1988). Part of the deck was renewed in July 2019, and play equipment such as a merry-go-round, swings, slides, and bouldering has been added to make your Shodoshima cruise even more enjoyable.
<Access to the ferry terminal
Takamatsu Port: 7-minute walk from JR Shikoku Takamatsu Station or Takamatsu Chikko Station on the Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway Line.
Shin-Okayama Port: 40 minutes by bus from JR Okayama Station.
＜Nearby Sightseeing Spots
Shodoshima Island, with an area of approximately 153 square kilometers and a circumference of approximately 126 kilometers, is always crowded with tourists in search of its rich natural environment, with mild temperatures and little rain throughout the year.
On the other hand, Shodoshima has a long history of prosperity as a "strategic point of the Seto Inland Sea," and there is no shortage of attractions on the island, including theme parks, memorial halls, power spots, temples, and a zoo. The island is also blessed with an abundance of foodstuffs, and its gourmet cuisine is a major attraction.
Shimane Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Hiroshima Prefecture
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AQUANET HIROSHIMA Co.,Ltd
This passenger route connects Peace Memorial Park (A-Bomb Dome) and Miyajima in 45 minutes. It connects Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island without transfers while enjoying the view of the city from the river and the Seto Inland Sea.
The boat operates daily.
Visitors can enjoy seasonal views of Hiroshima City from the river and the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
The boats on this route have a specially shaped hull structure in order to pass through the shallows of the river and under bridges.
While sailing on the river, you can go out on the outdoor deck if the conditions are right, and enjoy the natural beauty of the river. (Depending on conditions, you may not be able to go out on the deck at certain times.)
This route is very convenient for efficient sightseeing in Hiroshima.
Please check our website for details as there are times when the boat cannot sail due to the ebb and flow of the tide.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machines at each pier, and the ticket vending machines are also available in English.
Information displays are also available in English, and English-speaking staff are available at each ticket office.
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Motoyasubashi Pier
Go 50m from Atmic Bomb Dome towards south. Pier is under Motoyasu bridge.
・Miyajima 3rd Pier
It's the end of pier from Ferry terminal.
In waiting room beside the pier, please boarding procedures.
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SETONAIKAIKISEN Ink.
We operate a regular service between Hiroshima Port/Kure Port-Matsuyama Kanko Port. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by high-speed passenger ship or 2 hours and 40 minutes by car ferry. We also offer a sightseeing route from Hiroshima Port to Mihara Port (Hiroshima Prefecture), which includes about 4.5 hours of cruising and land-based sightseeing.
The SEA PASEO and SEA PASEO2, which started service on the Hiroshima/Kure-Matsuyama route in 2019 and 2020 respectively, are new car ferries inspired by the concept of parks. They offer a spacious and relaxing space to keep passengers entertained during the long ferry journey.
SEA SPICA, which entered service in 2020, is a high-speed ferry designed for sightseeing. It features comfortable seating, an open-air deck, and even transported heads of state and government during the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
<Nearby Sightseeing Spots>
Itsukushima Island (Hiroshima Prefecture): Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, is located on this island. It is an island rich in nature with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima Prefecture): The A-bomb Dome was the first building to be hit by a nuclear weapon used in human history at the end of World War II. It is a World Heritage site that remains almost exactly as it was at the time of the bombing.
Dogo Hot Springs (Ehime Prefecture): The oldest hot spring in Japan, mentioned in the "Chronicles of Japan. The Japanese-style inns and shopping streets are also attractive.
<Access to the bus stops>
Hiroshima Port: 1 minute walk from Hiroshima Port Station on Hiroshima Electric Railway
Kure Port: 5-minute walk from JR Kure Station
Matsuyama Kanko Port: 10-minute walk from Iyotetsu Takahama Station
Mihara Port: 5-minute walk from JR Mihara Station
Yamaguchi Prefecture
- No applicable participating company