Solo Biking the Shimanami Kaido | PART 1 | Cycling in Japan | しまなみ海道、尾道、今治

Solo Biking the Shimanami Kaido | PART 1 | Cycling in Japan | しまなみ海道、尾道、今治

Join me on this solo adventure along the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道)! This is the perfect adventure for bikers and outdoor enthusiasts off the beaten path from Japan’s main tourist destinations!

For a full post on this bike trip plus FREE route maps and guidebooks, see here: https://www.marisaroundtheworld.com/solo-biking-the-shimanami-kaido-a-complete-guide

The Shimanami Kaido is a highway that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima) with Imabari (Shikoku) through a series of islands. Since the bridges are open to bikes and there are many cycling paths throughout the islands, the Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan’s most popular cycling routes.

The standard Shimanami Kaido biking course consists of taking a ferry, crossing 6 bridges, and traversing through 6 different islands (Mukaishima, Innoshima, Ikuchijima, Omishima, Hakatajima, and Oshima) for a total distance of 70-80 km (44-50 miles).

The ride can be done in a single day or spread over multiple days for a more leisurely time. My route was 87km which contained a few detours.

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00:00 Shimanani Kaido Intro
1:24 Bakery – Koko
4:20 Bike Rental
5:10 Ferry to Mukaishima
6:20 Mukaishima
13:20 Innoshima Bridge
15:03 Innoshima Island
16:24 Hassakuya
20:13 Ikuchi Bridge
23:20 Ikuchi Island
26:30 Gelato -Dolce
29:00 Kousanji Temple
32:26 Lunch – Chidori Shokudo
33:09 Via Shimanami
35:05 Tatara Bridge
37:30 Cyclists’ Sanctuary
38:30 WAKKA Hotel
42:25 Oyamazumi Shrine
44:39 Mare Grassia
46:40 Omishima Brewery
47:40 Dinner – Kitsune no Botan
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