Start Point

B-Shop OCHI

Your cycling journey begins with a rental bike from B-Shop OCHI, a specialist sports bike shop. They offer various sizes of Giant E-bikes (Escape R E+). “We support everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists. We’d love for people to use our shop as a cycling hub to explore this nature-rich area from the sea to the mountains,” says representative Kenji Ochi. This leading bike shop in Saijo City has been in business for over 30 years, including 15 years at its current location.
[Hours] 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Until 6:30 PM on Sundays and holidays)
Service Desk: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Until 6:00 PM on Sundays and holidays)
Closed: Thursdays, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Address: 316-1 Kitagawa, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

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0.8 km / 2.0 km point

Uchinuki

The flowing artesian springs found all over Saijo City are called “Uchinuki.” These springs are fed by the Kamo River, which originates in the Ishizuchi Mountain Range. The water is safe for drinking, and it’s common to see locals filling up their own bottles. The water is soft and refreshing, making it perfect for hydration during a ride. Besides the Saijo City Comprehensive Cultural Hall (0.8 km point) and Uchinuki Square (2.0 km point) featured here, there are many other Uchinuki springs throughout the city, making it fun to explore them all by bike.

Address: Saijo City Comprehensive Cultural Hall: 79-4 Kanbai Ko, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

Address: Uchinuki Square: 74-2 Kanbai, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

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7.3 km point

Kamogawa River Left Bank Uchinuki Park

This Uchinuki spring park is located in a spacious rural area. You can see how this water has nurtured the crops in the surrounding fields. Being close to the foot of the mountains, it is a soothing spot where local cyclists often stop for water during the summer. The water flow is abundant, and locals are often seen here collecting water for drinking or cooking.

Address: Nishida Shinkai, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

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13.3 km point

Teizui District – The Venice of Saijo

After passing through the straight roads of the countryside and reaching the Nakayama River, head north along the riverbank. You’ll be captivated by the scenery that becomes more magnificent as you approach the river mouth. On your right, a beautiful village appears where human life and water coexist harmoniously. This is the Teizui District, known as the “Venice of Saijo” for its unique scenery. Why not take a break while admiring the picturesque streets that served as the setting for the movie “Koimachi Monogatari” (Love Town Story)?

Address: Teizui, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

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18.7 km point

fork_spoon Arles

“Western-style Grilled Tai-meshi” (sea bream rice) is a new local specialty from the Toyo region. Among the 10 restaurants offering this style in 2025, “Arles” in Saijo City has created two unique dishes based on its signature recipes. The “Tai-ichiro-kun Omurice” (omelet rice) features butter rice cooked with 100% sea bream stock, topped with a sea bream dashi glaze and homemade tomato sauce. Another popular dish is “Tai-ichiro-kun Doria” (a Japanese-style baked rice gratin) which adapts the restaurant’s famous doria into a Tai-meshi style. These creative dishes were born from the owner’s passion for food exploration and constant innovation. Come and taste this new evolution of Tai-meshi.

Address: 398-2 Hinokuchi, Saijo, EhimeView on Google Maps

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