Courses by area
The Shimanami Kaido &Imabari City
The Toyo area (Saijo/Niihama/Shikokuchuo)
The Chuyo area (Matsuyama/Dogo Onsen)
The Nanyo area(Uwajima/ Yawatahama)
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This is a collection of information about the cycling environment and helpful services available for beginner cyclists who aim to complete the course while having fun.
13 October, 2023
Wei Hua Hsuan is a former newscaster for a Taiwanese TV station who became an avid cyclist after leaving the station. To date, she has cycled the Shimanami Kaido three times. Wei has a wealth of cycling experience in Japan, so we asked her to share how even beginner cyclists can thoroughly enjoy the beautiful island scenery.
25 January, 2021
We talked to Kazunari Utsunomiya, who has worked as a Shimanami Kaido guide for over 10 years and is involved in developing the cycling trip itineraries. We asked him for tips on completing the Seto Inland Sea crossing and where we should stop off on the way.
20 October, 2020
【27.2km】Streak through Oshima Island and Hakata Island in the Seto Inland Sea
【43.1km】Travel around Ehime preif’s northernmost and the largest island; Omishima
【45.9 km】Cycle four remote islands on the east side of the Shimanami Kaido
【87.7km】Travel across Imabari city, Ehime preif to Onomichi city, Hiroshima preif
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