Transport Guide
Access from Matsuyama City Station to Omishima (Shimanami Kaido)
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Express bus (bound for Imabari and Omishima)
About 2 hours
¥1,850 (approx.)
Pros
- ✓ Direct to the island with no transfers
- ✓ Travel seated from Matsuyama City Station
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Infrequent service (several buses per day)
- ⚠ Takes time
Limited express train + bus
About 90 minutes (excluding transfer time)
¥3,000 (approx.)
Pros
- ✓ Frequent service
- ✓ Bicycle rentals available in front of Imabari Station
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Transfer required (JR Matsuyama Station → Imabari Station)
Times and fares are approximate (last verified: July 2026). They are subject to change, so please check each operator's official information for current timetables and fares.
TipsLocal tips
If you want to visit places such as Oyamazumi Shrine, the direct express bus (Setouchi Bus) from Matsuyama City Station is convenient and requires no transfers. Service is infrequent, so check the schedule in advance. If cycling is your main purpose and you want to rent a bicycle in Imabari, taking a JR limited express to Imabari Station is straightforward.