Peddle Around Oshima Island to Enjoy a Short But Fulfilling Cycling Trip

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Peddle Around Oshima Island to Enjoy a Short But Fulfilling Cycling Trip

day tripThemes by area

大島（今治市）

Shimanami Kaido, which was designated as a national cycling route in 2019, is a mecca for overseas cyclists due to its reputation as a world-class cycling route. Oshima is a part of this route and is the first island that can be visited from the Imabari City side. The Oshima route is recommended for beginners and daytrippers. Oshima, which is about 30km in circumference, features moderate climbs and descents, as well as a good number of cafes and tourist spots.

Itinerary day trip
distance40 km
level
Beginners Intermediate

Recommended for
- those who want to cycle around an island
- those who want to cycle a route with ups and downs
- those who want to enjoy the local cuisine

Spots in this course

Sunrise Itoyama
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
Yoshiumi Rose Park
Noshima Suigun Restaurant
Konanowa
Kameyama Coya

Spot List

START

The First Island with Easy Access from Shikoku

After leaving Sunrise Itoyama in the Imabari Central Cycling Terminal, head to Oshima Island, the first island on the Shimanami Kaido cycling route. The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which appears shortly after departure and spans a total length of 4.1 kilometers, is the longest bridge along the Shimanami Kaido route. The breathtaking scenery visible from these magnificent and beautiful bridges that blend in harmony with the natural scenery is sure to get you excited for the trip ahead shortly after setting off.

There are various shipyards in Imabari City, which prospered long ago as a city notorious for shipbuilding. The sight of the enormous vessels up close will surely leave you in awe.

Recommended Tourism Spots in the Start Area

Get ready at a cyclist-friendly facility before heading off to Oshima

Sunrise Itoyama

The start point of this cycling route lies at the approach of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. Used by many cyclists, you will find all kinds of cyclist-friendly facilities here, including accommodation, restaurants, bicycle rental, and bicycle cleaning stations. The monument is also popular as you can take a photo with the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge in the background.

Address	２-８-１Sunabacho Imabari, Ehime
Phone Number	0898-41-3196
Hours	8:00am~8:00pm
Closed Days	-
URL	https://www.sunrise-itoyama.jp/
Admission	-

Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge

The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is located on the side closest to Shikoku of the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido route. The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is the collective name of the three suspension bridges that span across the Kurushima Strait, which is about 4 kilometers wide between Oshima Island and Imabari. The first bridge stretches 960 meters, the second bridge is even longer at 1,515 meters, and the third bridge is the longest of them all at 1,570 meters. This is a rare spot where you can cross three bridges at once.

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Phone Number	-
Hours	-
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Test Your Legs with the Wild Route Around the Northwest of Oshima Island

The northwest part of Oshima Island has a rose park and a mountain pass. It is a stretch of road where you can enjoy a well-balanced cycling experience. You can enjoy the rose hip ice cream, a local specialty, with the scent of flowers from Yoshiumi Rose Park. As you head north along the island’s west coast, the Tanoura Pass appears with a gradient exceeding 10%. As few cars pass by, you can cycle slowly at your own pace. Once you reach the top of the pass, a stunning ocean view unfolds before you.

At the Miyakubo Fishing Port and Noshima Suigun Restaurant located on the northeast of the island, you can experience the auctioning of fresh fish that have just been brought ashore (the first Sunday of every month). You can also enjoy a tidal current experience in which you will face the rapid currents of this sea area once known as the most challenging in the Seto Island Sea. (Boats operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, departing every hour on the hour, with seven departures per day. This service is not available on Mondays.) While enjoying the sights, you will break a sweat and develop an appetite ready to enjoy a delicious lunch next.

Recommended Tourism Spots Between the West and North of Oshima Island

Refresh with sensational seafood and the relaxing smell of flowers!

Yoshiumi Rose Park

Around 400 varieties and 3,500 rose bushes from around the world are planted in the flower beds at Yoshiumi Rose Park. You can enjoy the sights and smells of these beautiful roses from mid-May to the end of December. There is a rose festival held every year when the roses look their finest, with the park packed with guests.

Address	1290 Yoshiumichofukuda Imabari, Ehime
Phone Number	0897-84-2111
Hours	24 hours
Closed Days	-
URL	https://www.city.imabari.ehime.jp/kouen/yosiumi/
Admission	-

Noshima Suigun Restaurant

Noshima Suigun Restaurant is a seafood restaurant where you can enjoy fresh fish landed at Miyakubo Fishing Port with a menu of dishes popular with local fishermen such as a seafood rice bowl or sashimi set meal. All the different types of fish brought ashore at Miyakubo Fishing Port grow up fit and healthy in the Miyakubo Straits, said to have rapids equal to that of the Kurushima Straits.

Address	1293-2 Miyakubochomiyakubo Imabari, Ehime
Phone Number	0897-86-3323
Hours	11:00am~3:00pm
Closed Days	Monday
URL	https://www.noshimasuigun.com/レストラン
Admission	-

Clear the Steep Hills of the Second Half of the Trip with Delicious Food and Sweets

We now enter the second half of the trip. Across the southeast area of the island, there is a road that crosses a traditional fishing village, as well as a road with few cars and continuous steep ups and downs. This part of the island is sure to give you a taste of what cycling is all about.

For lunch, head to Konanowa in Tomoura. A restaurant seemingly out of a picture book, where time passes slowly and you might just stay for quite a while without realizing it. Aim for the finishing line while recharging your batteries with delicious food and sweets.

Recommended Tourism Spots Between the East and South of Oshima Island

Fill up your tank with exquisite cuisine popular among the locals!

Konanowa

Konanowa is a bagel store run in an old traditional Japanese house in a gorgeous location by the sea. The motivation behind this store is apparently to share with customers the local farm producers’ dedication to perfection by transforming their ingredients into delicious bagels.

Address	Miyakubochomiyakubo Imabari, Ehime
Phone Number	Contact us via Instagram DM
Hours	10:30am〜1:00pm, 1:30pm〜4:00pm
Closed Days	Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
URL	https://www.instagram.com/setouchi_bagel_konanowa?...
Admission	-

Kameyama Coya

If you walk along the mountain path beside the national road, you will find Kameyama Coya on a small hill. In complete contrast to the appearance of a simple restaurant tucked away in natural surroundings, the menu mainly features ethnic Asian cuisine. Nothing beats enjoying a meal here in the spacious and open terraced seating area.

Address	４６７４Yoshiumichomyo Imabari, Ehime
Phone Number	-
Hours	10:30am〜4:00pm
Closed Days	From Monday to Friday
URL	https://kameyama-coya.com/
Admission	-

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