Shimanami Kaido Cycling
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The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route spans a total length of about 70 km connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture with six bridges traversing the many islands dotting the area. It was selected by CNN as one of the best bike routes in the world.
Cyclists can enjoy an exhilarating ride above the ocean while gazing out at it and many islands, which has earned the area the nickname of the "Aegean Sea of the Orient." Bicycle rentals are available at shops along the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route.
Street address
- 200-5 Sawa, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City
Access
Route1
- 39 minutes by ferry from Onomichi Port to Setoda Port
10 minutes by foot from Setoda Port
- 39 minutes by ferry from Onomichi Port to Setoda Port
Route2
- 63 minutes by bus from Onomichieki-mae to Kosan-ji bus stop
1 minute by foot from Kosan-ji bus stop
- 63 minutes by bus from Onomichieki-mae to Kosan-ji bus stop
Opening Hours
- 09:00-17:00
Closed
Best season
- Mar., Apr., May, Sep., Oct., Nov.
Point

Spots around
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Mt. Misen
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Miharashi-tei
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Senkoji Park
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Kikunoya
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Kirosan Observation Park
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Daishoin Temple
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Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine)
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Shukkeien Garden
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Onomichi Ramen Kukai
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Hiroshima Airport
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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ONOMICHI U2
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Night kagura performance
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HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER
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Okeiko Japan
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Oyamazumi Shrine
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Miyajima Sea Kayaking
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Okonomi-mura
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Omishima Museum of Art
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Hiroshima Castle
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Onomichi
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Miyajima Guest House Mikuniya