Kashima, Shimanami Kaido, & Kurushima Strait Private Car Tour

Departing from Matsuyama
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
  • Kashima is located off the Hojo Sea in Matsuyama City. It is a small island with a circumference of about 1.5 kilometers. It is famous for its wild deer (it takes about 5 minutes to take a ferry)
  • The Kurushima Strait is one of the three fastest tidal currents in Japan. Here you can feel the shock of the tidal current up close! You can also look up at the world's first triple suspension bridge "Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge" from the sea, which is magnificent and amazing (Kurushima Kaikyo sightseeing boats need to be booked in advance, and the sailing time is about 50 minutes)
  • Road Station Yoshimi Vitality Hall is located in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the "Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge". The hall provides seafood barbecue and restaurants, serving fresh seafood dishes, and also sells local specialties such as citrus and various seafood, which is very suitable for buying souvenirs
  • Kameroyama Observatory is located in the "Kameroyama Observatory Park" at the southern end of Oshima Island in Imabari City. It was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma. From here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the "Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge" and the surging strait. When the weather is clear, you can even see the highest peak in western Japan, Mt. Ishizuchi, which is one of the most amazing attractions on the entire Shimanami Kaido
  • Charter service, you can choose to meet at JR Matsuyama Station by yourself, or hotel pick-up service

What to expect

**Start from Matsuyama and go deep into the beautiful secrets of Setouchi! ** Wild deer, spectacular sea bridge, and whirlpool wonders in a satisfying private charter trip

Are you ready for a small adventure full of surprises in the Setouchi Inland Sea?

This 7-hour charter trip will take you into the most charming scenery of Ehime Prefecture, from the "Kashima" where cute wild deer swim leisurely, to the "Kurushima Strait" where the magnificent sea bridge and the tide intertwine, to the "Kameiroyama Observatory" where you can overlook the entire sea world, each stop is amazing!

Kashima: A gentle encounter with wild deer Climb on this fairy-tale island, which is only 1.5 kilometers in circumference, but it breeds free wild deer. Strolling on the island, you will pass by deer from time to time. Remember to nod and say hello to them when you meet them!

Kurushima Strait: Japan’s most spectacular marine wonder Take a boat to sail on the Kurushima Strait, one of the three fastest tidal currents in Japan, and if you are lucky, you can also witness the shocking “whirlpool tide”. Looking up, the world’s first three-link suspension bridge, the Kurushima Strait Bridge, spans the sky like a dream, and the sea and sky are one color

Road Station Yoshikai Vitality Hall: A journey of taste buds in Setouchi Stop for a while and take a break at the popular local food station. The sweet and juicy seafood barbecue, seasonal citrus and specialty small items not only satisfy the taste buds, but also extend the travel memory into fragrance and memories

Kameoyama Observatory: 360-degree extreme view Finally, climb the observatory designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma to see the magnificent scenery of the Setouchi Islands, Kurushima Bridge and Ishizuchi Mountain

**Why choose a private car? ** No longer worry about transportation transfers and time pressure, you and your friends and family can travel slowly, take pictures, stay, and savor every moment of the scenery. This is the most comfortable, pleasant and local way to explore

This fairytale island is only 1.5 kilometers in circumference, but it is home to wild deer roaming freely. ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
This fairytale island is only 1.5 kilometers in circumference, but it is home to wild deer roaming freely. ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
Don’t forget to nod and say hello when you see a deer! ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
Don’t forget to nod and say hello when you see a deer! ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
The world's first triple suspension bridge, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, stretches across the sky like a dream, very stunning ©(株)しまなみ
The world's first triple suspension bridge, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, stretches across the sky like a dream, very stunning ©(株)しまなみ
Take a boat trip through the Kurushima Strait, one of the three fastest tidal currents in Japan. If you are lucky, you may even witness the stunning whirlpool tide. ©(株)しまなみ
Take a boat trip through the Kurushima Strait, one of the three fastest tidal currents in Japan. If you are lucky, you may even witness the stunning whirlpool tide. ©(株)しまなみ
Designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, the observatory offers a panoramic view of the Setouchi Islands, the Kurushima Bridge, and Mt. Ishizuchi ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
Designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, the observatory offers a panoramic view of the Setouchi Islands, the Kurushima Bridge, and Mt. Ishizuchi ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
How can you miss the beautiful view of the sea and sky? ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association
How can you miss the beautiful view of the sea and sky? ©(一社)Ehime Tourism Association

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