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Ehime Prefecture · Shikoku

Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan

道の駅よしうみいきいき館

At the foot of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, choose and grill seafood, then add a cruise or a viewpoint to an Oshima food trip.

Updated 2026-10-01Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

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Location

Imabari City

Road

National Route 317

Hours

9:00–17:00

Shop around 9:00–17:00, or 10:00–16:00 in winter. The restaurant, food court, and seafood shichirin barbecue have different hours.

Parking

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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Main lunch attraction

Seafood shichirin barbecue

Choose and grill your seafood; allow extra seating and waiting time on hot or busy days.

If time is short

Shop and food court

Take away Shimanami flavors through citrus, seafood products, and light meals.

For a sea outing

Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise

Check in at least 30 minutes before departure and check weather, tides, and cancellation notices.

For another view

Kirosan Observatory Park

Drive up for views down to the bridge and tidal currents; sunset can be especially striking.

For seasonal color

Yoshiumi Rose Park

Check spring and autumn blooms, the rose festival, and Rose-kan opening days.

Kasumi's Yoshiumi notes

Grill seafood, see the bridge, and take island flavors home.

Kasumi Miyasaka sees Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan as a Shimanami Kaido gateway worth visiting for a meal. Build lunch around seafood grilled over a shichirin, buy citrus and seafood products, then add a cruise or Kirosan if time allows. Keep the schedule relaxed and center your Oshima visit on its seaside food experience.

Plan lunch here before or after crossing the Shimanami route, and the rest of the trip falls into place.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiiki-kan is a seaside roadside station overlooking the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, just after crossing to Oshima from the Ehime side of the Shimanami Kaido. Its shop, restaurant, food court, seafood shichirin barbecue, Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise, and Yoshiumi rental cycle terminal bring food, shopping, and sea outings together. At the barbecue, you can choose seafood and grill it yourself over a shichirin, a small charcoal grill; citrus juice and seafood products make fitting island souvenirs. In hot weather, allow time for outdoor seating and possible waits around lunch. If time permits, look down on the bridge from Kirosan Observatory Park and, from spring through autumn, visit Yoshiumi Rose Park for a day of Oshima food and scenery.

#Shimanami Kaido
#Oshima Island
#Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
#Seafood shichirin barbecue
#Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise
#Yoshiumi rental cycles
#Kirosan Observatory Park
#Yoshiumi Rose Park
#Citrus
#Murakami pirates

Practical information

Registration number: 愛媛-19
Prefecture: Ehime Prefecture
Municipality: Imabari City
Road: National Route 317
Closed days: New Year's Day. Winter closure days and temporary changes may apply.
Station stamp: Available

Facilities

Shop
Restaurant
Food court
Seafood shichirin barbecue
Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise check-in
Yoshiumi rental cycle terminal
Tourist information
Toilets
Multipurpose toilet
Nursing space
Free parking

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)imabari-shimanami.jp (Japanese guide)imabari-shimanami.jp (Japanese guide)www.skr.mlit.go.jp (Japanese guide)www.city.imabari.ehime.jp (Japanese guide)www.oideya.gr.jp (Japanese guide)www.sk-michinoeki.jp (Japanese guide)www.city.imabari.ehime.jp (Japanese guide)www.city.imabari.ehime.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Choose and grill seafood: make the roadside station your lunch destination

The operator offers seafood barbecue with a wide range of seafood and seasonal fresh fish to choose and grill over a shichirin charcoal grill. Browse the selection, grill your meal, and look out at the sea: the experience is more than simply ordering at a restaurant.

From the foot of the bridge, continue by boat or bicycle

Cruise check-in for the Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing boat is here; the boarding point at Shitadami Port is a few minutes away on foot. The Yoshiumi rental cycle terminal is also on site, so you can combine the bridge, sea, and cycling with a car trip.

Take home a taste of Oshima

Look for seafood, local farm produce, and processed citrus products in the shop. Alongside a meal, these make gifts or a way to enjoy Shimanami flavors at home.

Add views and flowers to round out a half day

Kirosan Observatory Park is a classic place to see the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge from above. Yoshiumi Rose Park offers changing flowers from spring through autumn. Make the station your lunch stop and add Oshima's scenery and seasonal color.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Lunch on a Shimanami Kaido drive

Make seafood barbecue the purpose of lunch

Plan this station as a lunch destination, rather than only a rest stop. See and select the seafood, grill it over a shichirin charcoal grill, then buy citrus or seafood products in the shop. If it is hot or the wait is long, a food court snack or citrus drink still offers a taste of Oshima. Kasumi Miyasaka recommends it as an entry point to Oshima worth visiting for the food.

Park → choose ingredients → seafood shichirin barbecue → shop → view the bridge.

Allow for waits and heat at lunchtime on holidays, summer days, and days with group visitors.

Families with children and first-time Shimanami Kaido visitors

See the Kurushima Strait up close by sightseeing boat

From the boat, see fast tidal currents and the shipyards that are hard to appreciate while driving across the bridge. Check in at the roadside station, then walk a few minutes to Shitadami Port. It fits before or after a meal, but departure times and weather may change your plans.

Check in at the station → Shitadami Port → approximately 50-minute cruise → shop or meal.

Check the requirement to check in 30 minutes before departure, tides, weather, cancellations, and the no-pets rule in advance.

An adult drive on a clear day

Finish with a view from Kirosan

After lunch, drive up to Kirosan Observatory Park to look over the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and the islands. Experience the sea at close range at the station, then look down on the bridge from the mountain to see Oshima's varied landscape.

Roadside station → drive to Kirosan Observatory Park → sunset or return toward Imabari.

Take care on the mountain road and around the parking area; expect evening crowds and plan the return trip after dark if viewing night scenery.

Families in spring or autumn, flower lovers, and a sweet snack break

Add seasonal flowers at Yoshiumi Rose Park and Rose-kan

Bloom times, rose seedling sales, and Rose-kan opening days all affect a visit to Yoshiumi Rose Park. Pair flowers and sweets with a seafood lunch for another Oshima stop.

Roadside station → Yoshiumi Rose Park → Rose-kan or an island drive.

Check peak bloom, event dates, and Rose-kan's closed days.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop

9:00–17:00; around 10:00–16:00 in winter

Winter, New Year, and temporary changes may apply.

Restaurant

Around 11:00–15:00 last order

In winter, last order is around 14:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends and holidays.

Food court

Around 10:00–17:00

May open at 9:00 on weekends, holidays, and busy periods. Fried items and other dishes may have different serving hours.

Seafood shichirin barbecue

Check-in closes around 15:00; opens around 10:00

Check reservations, ingredients, last check-in time, and winter hours.

Sightseeing cruise

Operates during roadside station hours

Departures are roughly 60–75 minutes apart; times vary with tides and weather.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age 1 and under

★★★☆☆

A shop visit, short break, and drive to Kirosan make a manageable outing.

Barbecue can mean smoke, heat, and waits. Decide on the boat after considering motion and boarding procedures.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Sea and bridge views make an easy change of pace; a snack and sweet treat keep the stop short.

Children need close watching near the shichirin grill. The food court may be easier on crowded days.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Choosing seafood, passing under the bridge by boat, and walking in the rose park can become hands-on experiences.

Plan around the cruise departure; use the toilet and prepare for motion sickness beforehand.

Elementary school children

★★★★★

Tidal currents, the bridge, the Murakami pirates, and viewpoints offer learning opportunities, alongside a memorable meal.

Extend the trip to Kirosan or the Murakami Kaizoku Museum to explore more of Oshima.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Official notices

Check weekly for changed hours, meal reservation menus, summer holiday activities, and bridge tower-top experiences.

Seafood shichirin barbecue

Check the last check-in time, ingredients, reservations, winter hours, and arrangements during busy periods.

Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise

Check departures, tidal currents, weather, cancellations, boarding procedures, and fare changes.

Yoshiumi Rose Park

Check spring and autumn blooms, the rose festival, seedling sales, and Rose-kan opening days each season.

Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge illumination

For sunset or night views from Kirosan, check illumination dates and the time needed for the return journey.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

The heart of the station is seafood shichirin barbecue and a seaside lunch

The operator highlights choosing from a range of seafood and seasonal fresh fish to grill over a shichirin charcoal grill. Browse the selection and pick what appeals to you.

Source: Official website

Shop, restaurant, and food court hours vary by season and day

The operator posts winter hours, busy-season schedules, and temporary changes. Treat listed hours as guides and check current notices.

Source: Official website

The cruise departs from a port a few minutes' walk from station check-in

Complete check-in at the station at least 30 minutes before departure, then go to Shitadami Port. Timing matters when pairing the cruise with a meal.

Source: Shimanami Kurushima Strait sightseeing cruise

Weekend lunchtime crowds and summer heat can affect the experience

Travel sites and dining reviews show high interest in seafood barbecue, alongside comments about heat, cost, and crowds. Allow time around lunch and consider a light-meal alternative.

Source: Review trends

Kirosan makes a strong viewpoint stop after the station

Imabari City describes views of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, tidal currents, Mount Ishizuchi, and night scenery from Kirosan Observatory Park. It makes a fitting stop after lunch.

Source: Imabari City

Yoshiumi Rose Park has seasonal interest from mid-May into autumn

Imabari City lists 3,500 rose plants across 400 varieties and flowers from mid-May through the end of December. Consider it a spring or autumn detour.

Source: Imabari City

Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

Set aside plenty of time around lunch if seafood shichirin barbecue is your goal.
In summer, consider the heat at outdoor seats, during waits, on the boat, and at the lookout; leave room to choose a lighter meal instead.
For the sightseeing cruise, check in at least 30 minutes before departure, allow for the walk to Shitadami Port, and check weather, tides, and cancellations.
The station is close to Oshima-Minami IC, making a stop from the Imabari side easy to plan. From the Honshu side, drive across the island from Oshima-Kita IC. These interchanges serve limited travel directions, so plan your return direction too.
Kirosan is especially rewarding in clear weather or at sunset. If going for night views or bridge illumination, plan for a dark return journey.
Peak bloom and Rose-kan opening days affect a Yoshiumi Rose Park visit. Check recent updates if flowers are your main goal.

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A closer look

Illustrative, photo-style image evoking seafood shichirin barbecue overlooking the Kurushima Strait

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Illustrative, photo-style image evoking a Seto Inland Sea scenic drive

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Illustrative, photo-style image evoking the season at a rose park

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Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

Meal
Seafood shichirin barbecue (charcoal grill)
Check the basic charge and ingredient costs at the counter or in official information
Restaurant
Seafood dishes, including seafood rice bowls and Kurushima set meals
Check serving hours and the menu for the day
Food court
Sea bream cutlet burgers and light meals
May end when ingredients run out
Sweets and souvenirs
Citrus juice and processed mandarin products
Check in the shop
Shopping
Island hijiki seaweed, Oshima nori seaweed, and seafood products
Varies with the season and deliveries
Shopping
Fresh fish and shellfish to take home
Around 10:00–16:00; check official information for current hours