Shimanami Bike Touring Tips

2020/7/12025/9/13

Administrator / Writer

This website is written by Kawai, a local cyclist, and provides tourist information about cycling along the Shimanami Kaido in Japan. I hope it will be useful for planning your trip.

Shimanami Kaido Cycling

Even if it’s your first time going on a cycling trip, you can enjoy the Shimanami Kaido with confidence—as long as you’re well prepared. This website provides essential information and the latest updates to help you feel at ease, including a two-day model course to complete the full route, rental bike options, and what to do in case of trouble such as a flat tire.

Public Transportation

Unlike the Seto Ohashi Bridge, there is no train line on the Shimanami Kaido, so public transportation is by boat or bus. The Shimanami Kaido area straddles Hiroshima and Ehime prefectures, and various shipping and bus companies operate various routes and sea routes, so it is difficult to find comprehensive information on the whole picture. I have put together a comprehensive list of sea routes and routes that can be used for bicycle trips, so please use this transportation information when planning your cycling trip.

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Articles Written in Japanese

My website offers a wide range of articles covering all the essential information for cycling the Shimanami Kaido from various perspectives. While I’m gradually adding English pages, most of the content is still written in Japanese. By using translation tools available on your PC or smartphone, English or other languages speakers may still find these articles useful as informational guides. Please feel free to explore them if you’re looking for more detailed local insights.

Website Map / Webpage List

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 https://touring-shimanami.com/en/websitemap-e/

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