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Webpages written in English

・ Guide to Cycling the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ 10 Things to know before your trip

　　├ Is Shimanami Kaido Really That Tough?

　　├ Onomichi Start vs. Imabari Start

　　　└ Wind Direction on the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ Walking Across the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ 6 Most Scenic Cycling Sections

　　└ Two Days Cycling Sample Plan

・ Bike Repairs and Trouble Support

　　└ How to Prevent Saddle Pain

・ Bicycle Rental Services

　　├ Onomichi Station Rental Bike Terminal

　　├ Imabari Station Rental Bike Terminal

　　├ One-Way Cycling with a Rental Bicycle

　　├ High-quality Road Bike Rental

　　├ Electric-assist Bicycles Option

　　└ Rental Bike Terminals

　　　└ Best Spots to Stop Cycling

・ Restaurants for Lunch

・ How to Send Your Luggage

・ Guided Tour Operators

・ Access to the Shimanami Kaido

　　└ Orange Ferry from Osaka

・ Yumeshima, Tobishima and Hamakaze Kaido

・ Best Seasons for Cycling

　　├ Weather on Shimanami Kaido

　　├ Sakura Spots and Best Time to See

　　　└ Mt. Hirakiyama Park

　　├ Characteristics of Rain in This Area

　　　└Tsuyu: Rainy Season

　　├ Summer Cycling Recommendations

　　└ Winter Cycling Recommendations

・ Recommended Accommodations

　　├ Hostels on Omishima Island

　　├ Hostels on Ikuchijima Island

　　└ Accommodations in Imabari

・ Mt. Kirosan Observatory

・Itoyama Observatory

・Shimanami Letter Monument

・ Belvedere Setoda

・ Ferry Routes for Cyclists

　　├ Onomichi to Mukaishima

　　└ About Onomichi Bridge

・ Bus Routes for Cyclists

　　└ Shimanami Liner Reservation Start

・ Parking Lots on the Shimanami Kaido

・ History of the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ Data of International Travelers

　　├ Data of Public Rental Bikes

　　├ Shimanami Rentals Hit New Record

　　└ 7 Best Bike Routes by CNN

・ Sunrise Itoyama Closure (2026)

　　└ Redevelopment Plan for Sunrise Itoyama

・ 3 Best Bathhouses in Dogo Onsen

・ 11 Best Cycling Routes in Japan

　　└ Guide to the “Rinko” Culture

・About This Website & the Author

　　├ 2022 Year-in-Review

　　├ 2023 Year-in-Review

　　├ 2024 Year-in-Review

　　└ 2025 Year-in-Review

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Webpages written in Japanese

The following list contains web pages I have written in Japanese, covering everything you need to know about cycling the Shimanami Kaido from various perspectives. With the help of translation features on your PC or smartphone, English speakers may find them useful as informational guides. Please feel free to explore them if you are looking for more detailed local insights.

Basic Information about the Shimanami Kaido

・ Shimanami Kaido Cycling Overview

　　├ Estimated Travel Time

　　├ Distance and Elevation

　　　└ Why the Total Distance varies

　　├ Safety tips and Fall Prevention

　　├ Flat Tire and Emergency Repairs

　　├ Onomichi Start vs. Imabari Start

　　└ Toll Fees

　　　└ Free Toll Campaign Periods

・ Cycling on the Onomichi Bridge

　　└ Three Ferry Options from Onomichi to Mukaishima

・ Origin of the Name “Shimanami Kaido”

・ Best Seasons to Ride

　　├ Traveling in Summer Season

　　├ Traveling in Winter Season

　　├ Weather on the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ Cycling in the Rain

　　└ Ride During the Rainy Season

・ Wind Direction and Strength

・ Why It’s Beginner-friendly

　　├ How to Stop or Exit Midway

　　├ Is the Shimanami Kaido Tough?

　　└ Shimanami Cycle Oases

・ Shimanami Kaido Guide Digest Version

Rental Bicycles

・ Rental Bikes along the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ List of Rental & Return Terminals

　　├ One-Way Cycling

　　├ Rent in Imabari

　　　├ Sunrise Itoyama

　　　└ Imabari Station Cycling Terminal

　　　　└ E-bikes Available at Imabari Station

　　├ Rent in Onomichi

　　　├ Onomichi Station Rental Bike Terminal

　　　└ Onomichi Port Rental Bike Terminal

　　├ Renting a Mamachari (City Bike)

　　├ Golden Week Rental Info

　　├ Deposit and Drop-off Fees

　　└ History of Public Rental Services

　　　├ Rename of the Terminals

　　　└ Recent Price Changes

　├ Rent a Road Bike

　├ Use a Shared Bike

　├ Rent an Electric Assist Bike

　└ Rent a Kid’s Bike

・ Simple Guide to Rental Bikes

　└ Relocated Onomichi Terminal

・ Kaido Cycling Routes

Route

・ Especially Scenic Sections

・ Main Route of the Shimanami Kaido

　　├ Main Route and Outer Loops

　　├ Bridge Features and Bike Path Entrances

　　　└ Access to the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge

　　├ Out Loop of Oshima

　　├ Out Loop of Omishima

　　├ Outer Loop of Ikuchijima

　　├ Outer Loop of Innoshima

　　└ Outer Loop of Mukaishima

・ Bike Path Closures

　　└ New Bikeway: Imabari Station to Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge

Model Courses

・ Two-Day Full Route Ride

・ One-Day or Half-Day Courses

　　├ Cycling from Onomichi to Ikuchijima

　　├ Loop Ride around Ikuchijima

　　├ Day Trip from Osaka

　　└ Cycling the Kurushima-Kaikyo Area

・ Walking and Running Routes

・ Downloadable GPX Files

・ Guided Tour and Events

Places to Stop Along the Way

・ Classic Lunch Spots on the Shimanami Kaido

・ Recommended Stopover Spots

　　├ Complete Guide to Lunch Options

　　　├ Lunch Spots on Omishima

　　　└ Lunch Spots on Ikuchijima

　　├ Cafés and Coffee Shops

　　└ Sightseeing and Scenic Views

　　　├ Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge Viewpoints

　　　├ Kirosan Observatory Park

　　　├ Shimanami Monument

　　　├ Itoyama Observatory

　　　├ Tatara Observatory

　　　├ Cyclist Sanctuary on Omishima

　　　├ Karei Mountain Observatory Park

　　　└ Machicame (Street Cameras)

　　├ Setoda Shiomachi Shopping Street

　　├ Belvedere Setoda

　　├ Day-use Hot Springs on Omishima

　　└ Viewpoints in Onomichi

　　　├ Senkoji Park PEAK Observatory

　　　└ Senkoji Park Parking Lot

　　└ Convenience Stores

・ Roadside Stations (Michi-no-Eki) on the Shimanami Kaido

・ Tourist Spots along the Route

　　├ Spots on Mukaishima

　　├ Spots on Innoshima

　　├ Spots on Ikuchijima

　　├ Spots on Omishima

　　├ Spots on Hakatajima

　　└ Spots on Oshima

・ Attractions by Island

・ Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots

　　└ Mt. Hirakiyama Park

Accommodation

・ Cyclist-Friendly Accommodations

　├ Accommodations near Imabari Station

　　├ Kisuke no Yu

　　└ Nibukawa Onsen

　├ Accommodations on Omishima

　├ Accommodations on Ikuchijima

　├ Accommodations near Onomichi Station

　├ Coin-Operated Showers

　└ Same-Day Luggage Delivery

・ Accommodations by Area

Access

・ Getting to the Shimanami Kaido

　　└ From Imabari City to Omishima

・ Passenger Ferries

　　├ Osaka Nanko to Toyo Port (Orange Ferry)

　　├ From Imabari Port via Yumeshima Kaido to Habu Port

　　├ From Imabari Port to Munakata Port

　　├ From Imabari Port to Okamura Port

　　├ From Setoda Port to Onomichi Port

　　　└ Setoda Port

　　├ From Sakari Port to Okunoshima

　　├ From Mihara Port to Habu Port

　　├ Onomichi Station Front Ferry

　　├ Kaneyoshi Ferry

　　├ Fukumoto Ferry

　　　└ Fukumoto Ferry Service Terminated

　　├ From Uta Port to Tozaki Port

　　├ Boyo Ferry

　　└ Kokudo Kyūshi Ferry

・ Highway & Local Bus Routes

　　├ Imabari Station Bus Stop

　　├ Transfer between Imabari and Onomichi

　　　├ Shimanami Liner: Imabari to Fukuyama

　　　├ Citrus Liner: Innoshima to Fukuyama

　　　├ Mukaihigashi Bus Stop

　　　├ Innoshima–Onomichi Line

　　　└ Abolishment of Transfer Bus Ticket

　　├ Onomichi Station Bus Terminal

　　├ Express Bus: Imabari to Omishima

　　　└ Omishima Bus Stop

　　└ From JR Imabari Station to Sunrise Itoyama

　　└ Bringing Bicycles on Buses

・ Cycle Trains

・ Parking Lots

　　├ Imabari Station East Parking

　　├ Mukaishima Sports Park

　　└ Innoshima Sports Park

・ Routes by Transportation Type

Guidebooks & Maps

・ Guidebooks and Maps

　　└ Google My Maps

Campsites

・ Campsites Overview

　　├ Tatara Campsite

　　├ Michikajima Campsite

　　├ Tomoura Kume Campsite

　　├ Sound Hakanda Campsite

　　├ Karei-yama Campsite

　　└ Closed Campsite Information

　　　├ Niwatori Kojima Campsite

　　　└ Funaori Seto Campsite

Driving & Motorbikes

・ Shimanami Driving Tips

　　├ Complete Guide for Drivers

　　├ Half Interchanges

　　├ Suggested Driving Routes

　　└ Expressway Connections

・ Shimanami Route for 125cc Scooters

　　└ Ferries That Allow Scooters

Others

・ Yumeshima Kaido Cycling

　 └ Model Routes on Yumeshima Kaido

・ Tobishima Kaido Cycling

・ Hamakaze Kaido Cycling

　 └ 3 bathhouses in Dogo Onsen

・ Uwajima Orange Road

・ Velo-city 2027 in Ehime

・ 11 Best cycling routes in Japan

Getting Started with Bicycles

・ Cycling Tips for Women Beginners

　　└ Types of Bicycles

　　　├ What is a Road Bike?

　　　└ What is a Mountain Bike?

　　　├ What is a Cross Bike?

　　　├ What is a Touring Bike?

　　　└ What is a Folding Bike?

　　├ Bike Parts and How They Work

　　├ How to Prevent Saddle Pain

　　└ How to Find the Right Riding Position

・ Helmets for Women Cyclists

・ How to Pack Your Bike for Transport (Rinko)

FAQs

・ FAQs about Cycling the Shimanami Kaido

・ History of the Shimanami Kaido Bridges

　　├ Data of public rental bikes

　　├ Data analysis of foreign tourists

　　├ CNN 7 best bike routes

　　└ Changes in the Number of Cycle Oases