Japan's Most Beautiful Cycling Route | Shimanami Kaido Travel Guide
Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most famous cycling routes connecting the main island Honshu with Shikoku.
Ever since I heard about this bikeway a few months ago, I knew I had to travel there some day to experience it for myself!!
So, I packed up my bags, bought a Shinkansen ticket and took a spontaneous trip down to Onomichi, Hiroshima.
Shimanami Kaido Bikeway runs between Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture and Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, hopping across 6 islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
You can start your journey from either the Hiroshima side or the Ehime side. I started from the Hiroshima side because the views get better and better as you go along towards Ehime.
So, hope you enjoy the new adventure with me and let me know in the comments something you have always wanted to do!! And then MAKE time for it and actually go do it! :D
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10 Things you should know BEFORE you Cycle the Shimanami Kaido in Japan!
Cycle the most beautiful coastal scenery route in Japan! CNN Travel wrote that this is one of the most incredible cycling routes in the world! And surprisingly, it is still the best-kept secret in Japan! Not many Japanese are familiar with the Shimanami Kaido cycling route from Onomichi, Hiroshima to Imabari, Ehime in Shikoku. In this video, I will cover 10-18 different observations and suggestions on what you should know before you attempt to cycle the Shimanami Kaido. There are a lot of YouTube videos about cycling, vlogging, and experiencing the Shimanami Kaido, but none of them cover in detail what you should know if this is your first time cycling the Shimanami. This video tries to cover everything that I noticed and wish I knew before I started cycling the Shimanami Kaido for three days.
The entire Shimanami Kaido one-way route is 75 kilometers, crossing over six islands and six massive suspension bridges. The last bridge before Imabari, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, is the world's longest suspension bridge at four kilometers long. If you are planning to visit Japan or presently live in Japan and enjoy cycling, the Shimanami Kaido is a must on your bucket list!
Other Shimanami Kaido series videos (5 total):
#1: Part 1 - Ready to cycle the Shimanami Kaido? Getting there and preparing for the cycling ride of your life!
#2: Part 2- The Real Story of Riding the Shimanami Kaido with all my problems and mistakes.
#3 Part 3 - Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: Going Home!
#4 of the 5 video series: 10 Things to Know BEFORE you cycle the Shimanami Kaido!
#5 of the 5 video series: A MUST for English speakers and the key to a successful Shimanami Kaido!
A shout-out to Taro @sc_dreamin for the E-Bike photos and bicycle rental information. Taro is an amazing cyclist who has completed the full 75 kilometers of the Shimanani Kaido in just three hours! He works part-time as a bike mechanic at the Onomichi Rental Shop, and also is a cycling guide on the Shinamami Kaido, all known as The coolest cycling guide in Shimanami Kaido. If interested in hiring a cycling guide on the Shimanami, contact Taro at @sc_dreamin
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A Japan MUST: Cycling the Shimanami Kaido!
The Shimanami Kaido is a 70km ride that connects Honshu to Shikoku via a series of picturesque islands. This slice of Japanese paradise is packed with gorgeous vistas, ample opportunities to explore local cuisine and culture, and is safe and well signposted. In this video I take you through what you need to know and what you can expect on the ride!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Which Direction Should You Ride In?
01:24 One Day or Two?
01:48 Cycling Without Baggage
02:23 What Time of Year is Best?
02:49 The Nishi-Seto Expressway vs the Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route
03:34 Introducing the Recommended, Intermediate and Advanced Paths
04:06 Bike Rental Prices and Options
05:06 If Anything Goes Wrong
05:18 Cycle Oasis Stops
05:31 Be Sure to Bring Cash
05:41 Day One: Bike Pickup, Ferry and Starting the Ride
06:31 The Approach to Innoshima Bridge and Crossing It
07:06 Innoshima Amenity Park and its Giant Dinosaur
07:35 Hassakuya Cafe and Hassakun
08:13 JR West's Mascot Sukimamori
08:52 Innoshima's Recommended Route
09:03 Mount Shirataki
09:25 Innoshima's Take on Okonomiyaki
09:42 Conbini Break
10:02 The Approach to Ikuchi Bridge and Across
10:52 The Recommended Path Through Ikuchi Island aka Lemon Island
11:17 Setoda Dolce Gelato Shop
12:05 Kousanji Temple Complex and Hill of Hope
12:29 Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
12:55 Kokoji Temple Three Storey Pagoda
13:10 Okonomiyaki Lunch at Matsushige Liquor Shop
14:00 Tatara Bridge to Ōmishima Island
14:25 I-Link Hostel Accommodation
14:40 Shimanami Dome Bathhouse
15:33 Day Two: Ōmishima's Alternate Paths
15:49 Rabbit Island
16:43 The Advanced Path on Ōmishima
17:08 Oyamazumi Shrine
18:08 Amazaki Castle Ruins
18:35 Hakata Island
19:04 Funaori Seto Strait Viewing Platform
19:33 Ōshima Island and Lunch
19:55 Cycling Inland
20:15 Alternatives to the Recommended Route on Ōshima
20:28 Mount Kiro
20:45 The Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges and Observation Platforms
21:48 Cycling Into Imabari and Dropping Off My Bike
22:08 Kisuku no Yu Bathhouse
23:58 Ryokan Accommodation
24:08 Outro
24:25 Mascot Madness
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Cycling Japan: Kyushu and Shikoku During Cherry Blossom Season // World Bicycle Touring Episode 43
After taking a ferry from Busan to Fukuoka, we cycled across the island of Kyushu and took another ferry to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands. The rural seaside villages of Japan were a delight to cycle through, and the scenery on the islands varied between quiet mossy forests, gorgeous blue mountain streams, and rocky coastline.
Japan is an absolutely wonderful cycling destination due to its many route options, incredible food, and amazing people. Shikoku was a big highlight of our two month tour in Japan despite some challenging weather conditions. We hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!
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Cycling the most EPIC Bridges in Japan | Shimanami Kaido [Ep 60]
After spending a few weeks without seeing any foreigners, I head to the Shimanami Kaido cycle route which connects Honshu to Shikoku with 6 epic bridges.
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WE CYCLED THE SHIMANAMI KAIDO in Onomichi - Japan's famous route 2022
WE WANT TO SHOW YOU THE BEST CYCLING ROUTE IN JAPAN.... THE SHIMANAMI KAIDO ROUTE IN ONOMICHI!
Watch as we hugely underestimate this cycle route! But take in the beautiful sights along the way.
We had limited time in Onomichi, so we decided to tackle as much of the Shimanami Kaido as we could. After consecutive days on many buses and trains, it was time for us to strap on our helmets and get on our hired bicycles!
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Cycling 160km Across 6 Islands in Japan | Shimanami Kaido Route, Japan ????????
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Shikoku and the Shimanami Kaido – by Bicycle and Train (四国・しまなみ海道) | A Japan Travel Film
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We cycled the Shimanami Kaido route followed by a trip across the smallest Japanese main island of Shikoku, by bicycle and train. It was a trip taking 10 days. Loved every moment!
In this short film you see the following places: Shimonada Station, the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route, the Oyamazumi Shrine, Shimanto River, Uchiko, Kochi, Iya Valley, Iya Kazurabashi Bridge, Kotohiragu Shrine, Sanuki Fuji, Ritsurin Koen in Takamatsu, Teshima Art Island.
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Shimanami Kaido: Cycling Japan's most scenic bike route DAY 2
Hello everyone,
In this video, I head to Hiroshima Prefecture to begin my 2-day biking challenge along the Shimanami Kaido bike route! The Shimanami Kaido is an 80km long bicycle route that stretches across 6 different islands starting in Onomichi, Hiroshima, and finishing in Imabari, Ehime.
The Shimanami Kaido is listed as one of the world's most scenic bike routes, which I can definitely attest to.
Follow me on my journey across the Shimanami Kaido and see for yourself how beautiful this famous route is.
What to know and prepare for on the best scenic cycling route in Japan! (Part 1)
One of the most magnificent coastal scenic views in all of Japan - the Shimanami Kaido is still one of the best-kept secrets even in Japan as only a few Japanese know the Shimanami Kaido. In this video, I will tell my story of how to get to Onomichi which is the start of the Shimanami Kaido, and then the logistics of some of the things I had to do to prepare for the ride for the next day. If this is your first time cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then watch this video Part 1 and then Part 2: the actual story of riding the Shimanami Kaido and sharing my problems and mistakes:
The entire Shimanami Kaido one-way route is 75 kilometers, crossing over six islands and six massive suspension bridges. The last bridge before Imabari, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, is the world's longest suspension bridge at four kilometers long. If you are planning to visit Japan or presently live in Japan and enjoy cycling, the Shimanami Kaido is a must on your bucket list!
Other Shimanami Kaido series videos (5 total):
#1: Part 1 - Ready to cycle the Shimanami Kaido? Getting there and preparing for the cycling ride of your life!
#2: Part 2- The Real Story of Riding the Shimanami Kaido with all my problems and mistakes.
#3 Part 3 - Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: Going Home!
#4 of the 5 video series: 10 Things to Know BEFORE you cycle the Shimanami Kaido!
#5 of the 5 video series: A MUST for English speakers and the key to a successful Shimanami Kaido!
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Cycle Touring in Japan #2 - Shikoku
四国で自転車旅行 We followed the southern coast most of the way from Misaki to Tokushima.
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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido | 24 hours in Onomichi | Japan's Best Cycling | Japan in Summer
Onomichi is a cruisy sea-side town that offers hiking, ramen and more cycling than your butt can handle. Ferry across the peninsula and cycle the Shimanami Kaido as it slowly dawns on you how woefully wrong you were to overestimate your cardio fitness.
Skip to 3:21 for cycling-bonanza-time.
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7 Tips For Cycle Touring in Japan (2018)
My top tips for cycle touring in Japan! How to find free campsites, route planning, and more.
Since posting four videos about my Japan Bike trip from Cape Soya to Cape Sata, some people have been asking me questions about cycling in Japan.
So here are my tips for cycle touring in Japan. There's also an FAQ section at the end where I cover a few more questions.
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Japan's Must-Visit Cycling Journey | Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido cycle across Japan's Inland Sea is Incredible. To be honest you have to do it for your self to really feel how incredible it is. Even if it kills you for the next two days, you will not regret it. Even though it was really tough in the scorching hot temperatures, I decided on the bus back to Onomichi that I would come back here soon to cycle again.
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The Shimanami Kaido: The best bicycle route in Japan しまなみ海道
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Behind the scenes:
The Shimanami Kaido is 70-kilometer-long bicycle route that stretches from the city of Onomichi on the main island of Honshu to Imabari on Shikoku. It crosses several bridges and islands, offering a different side of Japan. All the bridges have designated bicycle lanes. In my opinion, this is the best bicycle route in Japan. We did this travel adventure in May 2018 within two days, spending the night in a ryokan on Omishima Island.
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Cycling along Shimanami Kaido in Imabari || 2021-10/11 Shikoku Travels
Next up on my Shikoku trip was Imabari, which is a port town north of Matsuyama. Here, I rented a bike and cycled partway across the Shimanami Kaido bridge, which is something I had always wanted to do in Japan! Unfortunately due to time limitations and me not being used to cycling, I was only able to cross the first two bridges before I had to turn back to return the bike.
The next day, I continued exploring temples which are part of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage. This time, I visited temples #54 to #56. I also visited Imabari Castle, which has spectacular views of the town.
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Japan Bike Trip #3 - Cycling Across Honshu (2017)
Part 3 of my Japan bike trip! I cycle from Sendai to Tottori via Tokyo and Kyoto.
First, I visit some tourist spots like Ouchijuku and Nikko, then stop in Tokyo for a few days.
From here I take the busy route from Tokyo to Nagoya, then get into the countryside, cycling along lake Biwa before finally arriving in Tottori, my old hometown.
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