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Shimanami Kaido (Seaway)

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Shimanami Kaido (Seaway)

A beautiful sea road connecting Honshu and Shikoku, famous as a sacred place for cyclists.

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The “Shimanami Kaido” is a 60 km long road connecting Honshu and Shikoku. It connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, and bridges six islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It consists of the Nishi-Seto Expressway, Ikuchijima Road, and Oshima Road.

With the exception of the Shin-Onomichi Bridge, each bridge is equipped with a motorcycle road and paths for bicycles and pedestrians, allowing cyclists to enjoy the scenery of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The cycling path is also famous as the first "cross-strait bicycle path" in Japan.

With the exception of the Shin-Onomichi Bridge, each bridge is equipped with a motorcycle road and paths for bicycles and pedestrians, allowing cyclists to enjoy the scenery of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The cycling path is also famous as the first "cross-strait bicycle path" in Japan.

Highlights

  • It is known as Japan's first bicycle path that can cross the strait.
  • The bridges connecting the islands in the Seto Inland Sea are very beautiful, and there are many places to take pictures.
  • A variety of cycling courses are available for both beginners and advanced cyclists.
  • With a mild climate, cycling can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Photos

  • Shimanami Kaido

    Shimanami Kaido

  • The Shimanami Kaido is known as a sacred place for cyclists

    The Shimanami Kaido is known as a sacred place for cyclists

  • You can also ask a private guide to show you around and enjoy cycling

    You can also ask a private guide to show you around and enjoy cycling

  • Bike rental terminal

    Bike rental terminal

  • Kurushima Strait Bridge

    Kurushima Strait Bridge

  • Setoda Sunset Beach is located in the middle of the cycling road and is a good place to take a break.

    Setoda Sunset Beach is located in the middle of the cycling road and is a good place to take a break.

Reviews

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  • 李祥青

    一直想要去騎乘的路線，聽車友說風景真的漂亮。

  • SOHO Huang

    主要是連接四國和廣島的一個車道，有大大小小不同的橋樑來連接，每座橋有各自特色，沿途風景優美，開車和騎自行車都很適合這一條道路。

  • 香港FitnessYOU

    來自全世界各地的自行車愛好者都齊聚一堂，共襄盛舉來參與國際單車節。

Details

Name in Japanese
しまなみ海道
Location
From Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Tel
078-291-1033 (Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company Limited, Customer Service Counter)
Access
Approximately 50 minutes by limousine bus from Hiroshima Airport (Onomichi City)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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