Shimanami Bike Touring Tips

2020/7/12025/7/28

Administrator/Writer

This website is created by a local resident of the Shimanami Kaido, with the goal of serving as a helpful guidebook for solo travelers and cycling beginners to enjoy a safe and worry-free cycling or touring experience. I hope to share the joy and charm of exploring this beautiful route at a relaxed pace by bicycle.

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.

Latest posts on this website

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  Why cycling across the bridge between Onomichi and Mukaishima is not recommended2025/7/28
  The cycling route of the Shimanami Kaido between Mukaishima and Onomichi is a bit special. While bicycles are […]
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  Best bicycle return spots to stop cycling along the Shimanami Kaido2025/7/25
  A must-know for beginner cyclists! This article introduces recommended bike return points along the Shimanami […]
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  Local bus and highway bus routes along the Shimanami Kaido2025/7/25
  This page introduces highway and local bus routes that are useful for Shimanami Kaido cycling trips, along wit […]
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  Ferry and ship routes along the Shimanami Kaido2025/7/21
  This page introduces useful ferry, passenger boat, and high-speed boat routes along the Shimanami Kaido for cy […]
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  Best accommodations for cycling along the Shimanami Kaido2025/7/18
  Here are recommended hotels, guesthouses, and ryokans along the Shimanami Kaido, carefully selected based on p […]
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  Best Seasons for Cycling the Shimanami Kaido2025/7/16
  When is the best season for cycling the Shimanami Kaido? Let’s explore from different perspectives, such as co […]

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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