Question 1

Where do ferries to the Shimanami Kaido leave from?

Accepted Answer

From Okamurajima to Omishima (23 minutes, five times a day), Hiroshima to Setoda (3 hours 25 minutes, four times a week, March to July and September to early December) and Kinoe (Osakikamijima) to Omishima (15 minutes, twice a day).

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail on the Shimanami Kaido?

Accepted Answer

Habu Shōsen: Mihara, Sagi (Sagishima), Shigei (Innoshima), Innoshima Mall, Habu (Innoshima) and Ikina. Yuba Kisen: Setoda, Mihara, Mukaita (Sagishima) and Sunami. Geiyo Kisen: Imabari, Tomoura (Oshima), Kinoura (Hakatajima), Iwagi, Sashima, Yuge, Ikina and Habu (Innoshima). Ōmishima Blue Line: from Okamurajima and Kinoe (Osakikamijima). Shimanami Co.: Shitadami (Oshima), Kurushima Strait, Edagoe (Hakatajima) and Imabari. Setouchi Shimatabi Line: from Hiroshima.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry on the Shimanami Kaido?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Okamurajima to Omishima, Kinoe (Osakikamijima) to Omishima, Mukaita (Sagishima) to Sunami, Setoda to Mukaita (Sagishima) and Imabari to Omishima take cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 4

Do ferries on the Shimanami Kaido run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Habu Shōsen, Yuba Kisen and three other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Hiroshima to Setoda, Onomichi to Mihara and Setoda to Onomichi run March to July and September to early December. Shitadami (Oshima) to Edagoe (Hakatajima) and Imabari to Shitadami (Oshima) run October to November.