The Shimanami Kaido, also referred to as the Nishiseto Expressway, is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This 70-kilometer road is well-known among cyclists, yet it also provides the opportunity to explore the broader regions of all the islands by car. Part 1 primarily focuses on Ikuchijima Island, which is one of the islands on the Hiroshima Prefecture side.
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Railroad Journeys in Japan playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2vxuJ_2xypoW9wtU7JeIbEkftF53B48
More info about this trip:
Shimanami Romance
https://shimanami.co.jp/english/index.html
Kousanji Temple
Itto Kuetani
https://en.kuetani.net/
Kotaro’s vacation house (airbnb)
https://www.airbnb.jp/rooms/775122338137370050?check_in=2023-07-05&check_out=2023-07-07&guests=1&adults=3&s=67&unique_share_id=5e46e0c6-3b32-4ae9-9fd3-4da7318e3caf