Current News Shimanami Kaido’s Rental Bicycles Top 170,000: My Take on Why
A record 173,279 rental bicycles were used on Shimanami Kaido in FY2025. As a local cyclist, my thoughts on the numbers and what they might mean ahead.
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Helpful Tips The 45-Year History of the Shimanami Kaido Bridges Leading Up to Their Opening
The Shimanami Kaido did not appear overnight. This article traces the 45-year history behind the bridges that now connect Japan’s islands, and explains how long-term planning shaped today’s safe, beginner-friendly cycling route.
Helpful Tips How International Travelers Are Changing Cycling on the Shimanami Kaido
Based on country-by-country data, this article looks at how international travelers are changing the way the Shimanami Kaido is cycled. It explores shifting travel styles, rental bike use, and what these trends mean for the future of this iconic cycling route in Japan.
Rental Bike Onomichi Station Bike Rental Terminal: Your Gateway to Shimanami Kaido Cycling
This page introduces the Onomichi Station Rental Bicycle Terminal, one of the most common places to rent a public “Shimanami Rental Bicycle” when starting a Shimanami Kaido cycling trip from the Onomichi side in Hiroshima Prefecture.