Shimanami Kaido 2 Day Cycling Tour from Onomichi to Imabari

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About this activity

This cycling tour it is take 2days from Onomichi to Imabari ,

The shimanami kaido is the most famous bicycle touring area in Japan,Have 80km cycling route across the Seto inland sea,

Best a road is organized for cycling, the convenient rental bike service.

The Shimanami Kaido is the most famous cycling touring place in Japan. It consists of 6 islands and 6 bridges from Imabari city to Onomichi city across the Seto inland sea. "Shimanami" means "range of islands (like a range of mountains)" and "Kaido" means "seaside rode", so it is good expression of the feature of this place.

And you will stay at Ikuchi island for 1night.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English Speaking Guide (NOT for Rental Bike ONLY Plan)
Included: E-Bike rental fee
Included: Accommodation (NOT for Rental Bike ONLY Plan)
Included: Luggage shipping (1 bag for each person)

Not included

Not included: Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 · From Onomichi to Ikuchijima

Onomichi

Passing by

Start this tour at Onomichi Station, meet with English Speaking guide here.

One of the most unique attractions of Onomichi is the Shimanami Kaido. The route, which passes across bridges and islands of the Seto Inland Sea, is the only land connection between Japan's main island of Honshu and Shikoku that is traversable by cyclists and pedestrians. Along the way there are two particular attractions of interest to visitors: the Hirayama Museum and the unique Kosanji Temple.
Stop 2

one hour

The first island is Mukaijima, though it is recommended that you take the short ferry across the channel as the first bridge is quite a way out of town, has no dedicated bike lane, and involves quite a climb to reach.

There is not a lot to see on Mukaijima, though there are a few guest houses that offer an alternative to overnighting in Onomichi itself. The bike path soon leaves the main town and reaches the coast with views that open up across the Inland Sea.
Innoshima Bridge

one hour

The first bridge that crosses over to Innoshima is a "double-decker," with the bike path on a level underneath the main roadway.
Ikuchijima

2 hours

The next island, Ikuchijima is reached by the Ikuchi Bridge on which bikes and pedestrians have their own section of the bridge with only a waist height steel fence which allows for great views.

This is part of the uniqueness of this bike route because the bridges are quite high so you get unusual views looking down on the surrounding landscape. You can easily spend half a day on Ikuchijima as it is home to several places worth a visit including the fantastic complex of attractions at Kosanji, possibly the most unique temple in Japan.

Ikuchijima also has a nice long stretch of white sand beach and a series of modern art sculptures dotted around the island. The iconic Tatara Bridge takes you over to Omishima Island, the largest of the chain along the Shimanami Kaido, and the one most deserving of a diversion off the official bike route.

Day 2 · From Ikuchijima to Imabari

Omishima Museum of Art

2 hours Admission not included

The neighboring island of Omishima has even more art establishments. Most visitors to Omishima will be heading for the Oyamazumi Shrine, whose museum has the greatest collection of historical samurai weaponry and armour in the whole of Japan. Just opposite the entrance to the shrine is a rather distinctive A-frame structure, the Omishima Art Museum.

Opened in 1986, the Omishima Art Museum shows a wide range of contemporary Nihonga, Japanese style paintings, of which the museum has already built up a collection of over 1,000 pieces including works by Yukio Umehara, Hatanaka Hikaritoru, Masaru Matsumoto, Shigeki Murata and Chinami Nakajima.

Large scale works by Toshio Tabuchi are on permanent display, but the three other galleries have continuously changing temporary exhibitions, often on seasonal themes. For a provincial museum, the exhibits are of quite a high quality and diversity.
Hakata-jima

one hour

omishima of Imabari in Ehime on Shikoku. A relatively short ridge connects to Hakatajima, and like Omishima the cycle route passes just along a short part of its coast.

Off the cycle route there are parks and beaches, but the island is mostly known for salt production, so such delicacies as Salt Ramen and Salt Ice Cream can be sampled.
Oshima Island

2 hours

The final island before reaching the mainland of Shikoku is Oshima, "big island", one of hundreds of islands in Japan having the same name.

Oshima was another base of the Murakami pirates and there is a small museum dedicated to them here. At the southern end of the island a great viewpoint at the top of 300 meter high Mount Kirosan offers panoramic views and there are two places where short scenic boat trips can be taken.

The final bridge over to Shikoku, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, is perhaps the most impressive, at over six kilometers in length, including the long approaches for bikes, it is actually three connected suspension bridges, the first of its kind in the world, and the views are stupendous.
Stop 4

Passing by

End of service at Imabari station

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Rental Bike ONLY
No Guide nor Accommodation: 9:00am Meet at Onomichi BASE

Excluded ;
- English Speaking Guide (except for the first arrive).
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
English Guide with Return Car

E-bike or X-bike selectable: Returning Car to Onomichi
English Guide Plan

E-bike or X-bike selectable