Ride the Shimanami Kaido luggage-free!

The Shimanamai Kaido is one the few places in Japan where you can show up pretty much empty handed and embark on an epic cycle trip. However, while wearing a lightweight daypack to carry a few essential items is advised, what do you do with your suitcases and other luggage while you are out on the bike?

Don’t worry, you can enjoy the Shimanami Kaido baggage-free thanks to left-luggage services in Onomichi and Imabari, as well as services that will transport your luggage to your next destination.

Where can I store luggage while I ride Shimanami Kaido?

1.Luggage lockers (“Coin Lockers” )

Onomichi JR Station

Over 100 luggage lockers of various sizes are available next to the ticket gates at the main entrance to Onomichi JR Station. Small, medium and large lockers are priced at ¥400, ¥600 and ¥800 per day. There are also 3 extra large lockers (45.5cm x 116cm x 64cm) which cost ¥1000 a day that are great for bulky items and group use. These lockers can be used for up to 72 hours at a time and payment by Suica and PASMO IC Cards is possible as well as by cash.

Apaman Shop (opposite Onomichi JR Station)

Across the street from the Onomichi JR Station on the left, you will see a big blue sign saying “COIN LOCKER”. Here you will find 21 lockers, payable by cash only.

Onomichi U2

16 small and medium sized lockers (cash only) are available at the Onomichi U2 cafe, dining and retail facility on the Onomichi waterfront 200m from Onomichi JR Station. There are also some well maintained coin-operated showers available here too.

Imabari Station

Approximately 36 lockers of various sizes are available at Imabari Station. They are a little hidden, but are accessible 24 hours a day.

2.Left Luggage Services

Onomichi

at the Yamato office in the Onomichi shopping arcade for ¥500 per piece.

Yamato Onomichi Shopping Arcade https://goo.gl/maps/zddeHLP6hV5iDt6E9

Imabari

If using Shimanami Japan’s public rental bike service you can deposit and pick up luggage at the Sunrise Itoyama at Kurushima Straits Bridge or at the ii Imabari Cycle Terminal for a charge.

Cycle no Ie guesthouse, located next to Imabari JR Station also holds luggage, as well as bicycles, for a charge.

Shipping Luggage along the Shimanami Kaido

1.Sagawa Transport Tebura Cycling (Baggage-free Cycling) Service

Same-day luggage delivery service between affiliated accommodation facilities within the area for a charge. Check affiliated facilities here. Luggage must usually be deposited by 10am and can be picked up at your destination after 6pm (please confirm times with your accommodation).
Details here https://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/stc/english/

List of affiliated facilities (in English) https://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/stc/english/tieup.html

Those not staying at an affiliated hotel can drop off their luggage at the Shimanami Japan Rental Terminal and pick it up at the Imabari Cycle Terminal next to Imabari JR Station.


2.WAKKA on Omishima Island also offers a same-day luggage delivery service that covers the whole of the Shimanami Kaido. Details can be found here. https://wakka.site/en/cycling_support/sameday_transport/