Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Travel Guide

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View from Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, part of Shimanami-kaido that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima prefecture) with Imabari (Ehime prefecture). Many people ride bikes across these bridges and explore the little islands in between.
View from Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, part of Shimanami-kaido that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima prefecture) with Imabari (Ehime prefecture). Many people ride bikes across these bridges and explore the little islands in between.
Hatsu-hinode, the tradition of waking up early on New Years Day to watch the first sunrise of the year, is still popular in Japan. Some climb mountains, others go to the shore, or people in the city watch from their balconies or from towers. If you are in the Imabari area, Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise above the Seto Inland Sea.
Under the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which leads you to Onomichi in Hiroshima from Imabari. It's a great path for cycling, with amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea.
1.5km long bridge that marks the beginning (or the end) of a 70km bike ride across the islands between Imabari and Onomichi.
Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho Mihara Hiroshima-ken
The price is £83 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
£83
10 Feb - 11 Feb
additional charges may apply
Stay at this golf hotel in Mihara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (605 reviews)
Excellent location for late arriving or early departing flights... There is a sidewalk and it's only a two minute walk. Nice rooms.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Higashigoshocho Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
I really appreciated the hospitality of the staff, and the small touches like the ginger tea and jelly they leave for you in the room. I had a wide desk and comfortable chair, and a large twin bed with a very comfortable duvet. The bathroom has modern decor and the hairdryer is almost completely ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

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Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is £96 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£96
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (480 reviews)
Excellent customer service. Well run hotel.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
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Yutori

Yutori

3 out of 5
4-5-1 Tenmacho Onomichi Hiroshima
Stay at this apartment in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ekimae Pier and Senkoji Park Viewpoint are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Absolutely spotless

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Yutori
Yu-Rah

Yu-Rah

2.5 out of 5
6558-6 Imabari Ehime Prefecture
Stay at this villa in Imabari. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakata Beach and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay here. It was our overnight halfway thru the Shimanami Kaido and it was such a wonderful place to rest. The views and especially sunrise are without equal! We regret not being able to stay at least 2 nights. The villa is equipped with everything you need to make your own ...

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Yu-Rah
nagi-setouchi

nagi-setouchi

4 out of 5
2341-1 Toyohamacho Oaza Toyoshima Kure Hiroshima
Stay at this holiday home in Kure. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kenminnohama Hot Spring and Rantokaku Art Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
娘家族と全員で9人とワンコ1匹で宿泊しました。9人での真夏の旅行は、初めてで…とにかくワンコも泊まれる一棟貸しを探して、こちらにおじゃましました。 島なので、海水浴もサイコーのロケーションで、砂浜もサラサラきれいだし、無料シャワーもあり、孫たちは大興奮でした。 お部屋は、設備とか細部にまでオーナーのこだわり満載の、至れり尽せりで、アイデアいっぱいでした。エアコンバリバリ効かせてくれてたので、ずっと涼しかったです。 とてもセンス良いお宿です。 食事は、BBQとモーニングをお願いしました。その日採れた新鮮な魚介類やお肉、ご飯は炊いておむすびを作りました。おなかいっぱいです。モーニングは、近くのカフェから。 ...

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

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Downtown of Fukuyama in the back and Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture Japan.
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