"Setouchi Shimatabi Cruise,"
a sightseeing route connecting Hiroshima Port and Onomichi Port
This is an approximately 4-hour cruise tour that allows sightseeing landings while touring the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Enjoy the scenery from the ship and interaction with the island residents.
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Embark on a voyage around the Setouchi's charming islands
to enjoy interaction with the island residents and savor the unique scenery of the cruise,
discovering unknown charms of the Seto Inland Sea.
- Design
- This new initiative, combining the ships of the Setonaikai Kisen Group and the railways of the JR West Group, has been recognized with the "Good Design Award 2020 Best 100 Good Focus Award [Regional Society Design]" and the Ship of the Year 2020 Small Passenger Ship Division Award.
- Cruise around the Setouchi Islands
- We operate two courses: the Rabbit Course, departing Hiroshima Port in the morning and stopping at Okunoshima (Island of Rabbits) before arriving at Onomichi Port; and the Shimanami Course, departing Onomichi in the afternoon, cruising the Shimanami Kaido bridges, and stopping at Mitarai on Osakishimojima, known for its preserved old townscape, before returning to Hiroshima.
- Luxurious Interior
- The vessel was used to transport world leaders between the summit venue and Miyajima during the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023.
A portion of the seating inside the cabin is still operated with the "Summit Specifications."
Detailed Information Quick Facts
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Course / Route
Rabbit Course / Hiroshima to Onomichi - Duration: 4 hours
Shimanami Course / Onomichi to Hiroshima - Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
Operates one round trip per day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and National Holidays, from March to December.
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Passenger Capacity
90 people
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Operating Company
Setonaikai Kisen Co., Ltd.
