Cycling road in Etajima City that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced cyclists alike.
There are a number of roads in the Seto Inland Sea that are popular as sacred places for cyclists, and the Kakishima Kaido, which passes through Etajima City, is one of them. One such road is the "Kakishima Kaido," a 70-kilometer bicycle path that runs from Kure City, across the Ondo Ohashi Bridge to Kurahashi Island, and across the Hayase Ohashi Bridge to Kirigushi Port in Etajima. The well-maintained road along the sea offers a comfortable ride while enjoying beautiful scenery and pleasant sea breezes, and anyone from beginners to advanced cyclists can easily enjoy the ride. The name "Kakishima" comes from the fact that Kurahashi Island and Etajima boast the largest production of oysters and flowers in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The first step to enjoy cycling the "Kakishima Kaido" in Etajima City is to obtain a cycling map. This is a must-have information tool for cyclists, containing information on cycling roads in Etajima City, locations of cycle stations, places to eat, dangerous spots, and cycling manners.
It is reassuring to know that the site also includes tourist information other than cycling and a QR code for the ferry timetable. The information is uploaded in PDF format on the Etajima City website, so download it to your smartphone or tablet and make use of it.
One of the reasons why Etajima is loved by many cyclists is the abundance of cycle stations. Stores registered as cycle stations offer rescue services such as cycle stands, lending simple tools, and equipping air tanks (for French and English valves). With a few exceptions, services such as chain lubrication, replacement tubes (for 700C and MINI VELO), rest areas, free drinking water, and free use of restrooms are also available.
Another nice feature is the wide variety of bicycles available for rent. A wide variety of models are available, including cross bikes, MINI VELO, electric bicycles, and bicycles for children. There are seven rental locations, and bicycles can be returned to different locations for drop-off. In addition, if you ask in advance, you can have the bike transported from one location to another even if the desired model is not available at the rental location you are planning to use. In addition, if your electrically power assisted vehicle runs out of battery power, gets a flat tire, or has any other problems, you can rest assured that the company will follow up with you to resolve them.
