The Shimanami Kaido is Japan's top cycling route, but the roads across the Seto Inland Sea islands have some serious slopes—some are really steep! I recommend renting an electric bike. If you want to take on the whole route, even the shortest distance is about 70 kilometers, so make sure your battery is fully charged before you go.
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Experience the Shimanami Kaido cycling tour with a private guide and an E-bike.
A guide on the famous cycling course so-called the "cyclist's sanctuary."
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The Shimanami Kaido connects Honshu island and Shikoku island and crosses six islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This approximately 60km road was opened in 1999 to join Onomich City to Imabari City. The cycling course along this road is top-rated for its breathtaking scenery. Visitors can enjoy cycling with a private guide who knows the area thoroughly.
Highlights
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With an electric bicycle (E-bike), hills and long-distance rides are made easy.
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Stopping by the guide's recommended sites.
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A relaxing exercise in beautiful scenery.
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The guide arranges your trip at your request.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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English support available
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Are coin lockers available?
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At JR Onomichi Station (available all day), or at the Onomichi Port where bike tours begin (7:00am – 7:00pm)
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Is there a recommended attire?
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Everyday clothes should be fine but a sweat-wicking polyester or synthetic fabric is ideal. The sun is very strong in summer so you may prefer a long sleeve or dry mesh material to protect your skin. If you can, please try to avoid denim as it’s not very flexible. Try to avoid menswear like long shorts/cargo-pants, or ladieswear like skirts or pants that might catch in the chain of the bike. For footwear, sneakers should be fine, but please avoid sandals at all costs.
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Can you participate without advanced reservation?
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Advanced reservation is required. For bike-only course experiences without a guide you can rent a bike during Golden Week or Obon season without a reservation. For more details please see the Shimanami Japan Website (English).
Telephone：+81 848- 22- 3911
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What are recommended items to bring?
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A Towel, raingear, drink, sunglasses, wet wipes, a bag to place any camera, etc. In the summer, items like a hat, sunblock and bug repellent are recommended.
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Details
- Tour name
- Experience the Shimanami Kaido cycling tour with a private guide and an E-bike (electric assist bicycle).
- Facility name
- Shimanami Japan
- Postal Code
- 722-0036
- Address
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JA Onomichi City Station Building 1F (Shimanami Japan Onomichi Office)
Higashigoshocho 11-9, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture - TEL
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0898-35-3194 (closed on Sat, Sun, National holiday)
Operating days and hours: Usually 9 am ~ (for 7 hours)
*pre-booking is required 7 days prior before 5:30 pm. Availability to adjust the starting hour, tour time, and routes upon request.
*Cancellation fee applies after 7 days prior. Please check the official website for details. - Closed
- Open daily
- Payment
- Cash, online payment (credit card, PayPay, Paidy: convenience store payment, account transfer, bank transfer)
- Tour fee
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18,000~ yen for a group (plus a ferry ticket 2,010 yen per person)
*Group discounts available. - Group size
- several persons per group (More than 2 people)
- Available foreign language
- English
- Official website
- Official website(Japanese)