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Kurushima Strait camera

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Kurushima StraitPeriodically updated image · 29/09, 20:00 JST

The Ministry of the Environment camera shows Kurushima Strait off Imabari, where the channel runs between the islands.

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Image capture time
29 Sept 2026, 20:00 JST
Link last checked
29 Sept 2026, 20:46 JST

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What does this camera show?

This wide view shows the Kurushima Strait and surrounding islands off Imabari. For a cycling trip, check the Shimanami route information separately.

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Visible scene
Kurushima Strait and the Seto Inland Sea off Imabari
Official operator
Biodiversity Center of Japan, Ministry of the Environment
Camera location
Camera facility location · Ehime
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Camera location

Camera facility location · 34.11424, 132.97773

Location source
Nearest rail stationHashihama Station
2.0 kmstraight lineCheck the routeWalking time

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