Shimanami Kaido
Also written: しまなみ海道 · 岛波海道
A roughly 70-km route of bridges connecting islands across the Seto Inland Sea, the Shimanami Kaido is beloved by international cyclists and widely praised as 'the world’s most beautiful cycling route'.
An Illustrated Japan / Ehime / Townscape & Scenery
About this place
Shimanami Kaido Onomichi Imabari 70 km six islands seven bridges Seto Inland Sea. Blue line bike lane CNN 7 prettiest cycling world widely known. Kurushima triple suspension 4105 m world first eddy below. Rent-a-cycle one-way drop Imabari-Onomichi e-assist 2000 JPY day normal 1000 JPY bridge toll bike 50-200 JPY islands lemon fields shipyards dolphin farm Kosanji museum. Headwind strong morning departure Imabari recommended typical lunch Hakatajima salt ramen. Mar-Jun Sep-Nov ideal stations repair kits.
