Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route
Ride one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/28 23:00 – 2026/06/29
- Where
- Onomichi to Imabari, via Setouchi islands（Onomichi, Hiroshima to Imabari, Ehime）
- City
- Hiroshima
- Getting there
- Start near Onomichi Stn; rental cycles available
- Price
- Bike rental from around 2,000 yen per day
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Start near Onomichi Stn; rental cycles available Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Bike rental from around 2,000 yen per day. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, solo-goers
Highlights
- Cross six islands and seven dramatic bridges
- Dedicated, gently graded cycling lanes
- Sea views, citrus groves and island cafes
Background & story
The roughly 70 km Shimanami Kaido opened in 1999, linking Honshu and Shikoku and becoming a cycling destination of global renown.
Good to know
You can rent at Onomichi and return at Imabari (or vice versa). Ride one-way and take a bus or ferry back if short on time.