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The Shimanami Kaido is an aerial path across the Seto Inland Sea that draws cyclists from all over the world for its vistas of rich, natural beauty.
Now you can enjoy the convenient pleasure of riding a rental bike across the Shimanami Kaido.
People enjoy cycling because they can travel under their own power, at their own pace, in a way that is both stimulating and relaxing.
The indescribable sense of achievement upon reaching the destination is something that cyclists seek.
The journey is good exercise for health and weight loss!
With a total length of around 70 km, the Shimanami Kaido is the best cycling road in Japan, and was featured by CNN as one of the top seven cycling spots in the world. Visitors can enjoy the scenery, sea, wind, and air ? all of which change dynamically with the seasons.
There are approximately 140 rest spots called as “Cycle Oasis” offering rest, water and toilets, at guest houses, gas stations and other facilities along the Shimanami Kaido.
For beginners, expect to travel at a pace of 10 km/hr. Approximately 30 km is suitable for a half-day, or 50 km for a full day.
Beginners riding the full 70 km length of the Shimanami Kaido should expect the trip to take 10 hours or more.
You should depart by 8:00 AM.
Persons with more experience can complete the journey in 6 ? 8 hours.
However, travel times vary largely when travelers are concerned primarily with taking photos and the scenery, or when traveling in a large group. It is possible to cycle part-way and return with the bicycle by boat.
When you click the “Model courses”, you can see the Shimanami Kaido map.
Yellow line indicates beginner course, dark blue line indicates intermediate course, sky blue line indicates advanced course, sky blue dot-line indicates outer circle course, red line indicates ferry routes and star indicates sightseeing spots.
| Top | Regular clothing is OK for a beginner course. For persons intending to cycle farther, polyester or other fiber that will not absorb sweat is ideal. To protect yourself from the strong summer sun, a long-sleeved dry mesh shirt may be suitable. Think sporty and casual! |
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| Bottom | Jeans are not flexible and should be avoided on any but the beginner courses. Shorts or cargo pants are recommended for men. Women should avoid skirts and long pants. Leggings or similar attire may be a good idea. It is important to wear pants that will not make pedaling the bicycle difficult. Pants with wide bottoms may get caught in the pedals or bicycle chain. Do not cycle wearing sandals. Doing so may cause an accident. Sneakers are best. Be sure to tuck any extra lengths of shoelaces inside the shoes. |
Some of the bicycles are not equipped with baskets.
It is recommended that you carry supplies on your back, in a backpack or other suitable bag.
Limit the items you bring with you as much as possible.
However, if you have many luggage, it will take a long time to do cycling more than your expected time. Please have enough time to do cycling on your planned route. If you would like to leave your luggage, please put your luggage in a coin locker. And please refer to FAQ .
Drinks and towels are essential.
If there is the possibility of rain, raincoats or other rain gear will be necessary. Cycling while carrying an umbrella is prohibited.
The sunshine is strong during the summer. Sunscreen is essential. Sunglasses and other sun protection are also recommended.
*Please note that fees are subject to change due to various circumstances.
| Adult | Child 12 and under※4 | Pick-up terminal | Return terminal | Available day | |
| cross bike,city cycle | 3,000 yen per day (tax included) |
1,000 yen per day (tax included) |
10 terminals | 10 terminals+ | Multiple days OK |
| electric assist bike※1 | 4,000 yen per day (tax included) |
— | No1,No4,No5,No6,No9 | 10 terminals+ | Same day |
| E-bike※2 | 8,000 yen per day (tax included) |
No1,No9 | No1,No9,No10 | Same day | |
| tandem bike※3 | 4,000 yen per day (tax included) |
— | No5,No9 | Same terminal | Same day |
| More than 20 students | Student group (junior high school and higher) |
Student groups (elementary school and younger) |
One way fee |
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| cross bike,city cycle | 2,000 yen per day (tax included) |
500 yen per day (tax included) |
junior high+ 1,000yen(tax included) elementary 500yen(tax included) |
*Group application form must be submitted in advance.
・Please return it within business hours on the same day.
・Only available at Onomichi Port Terminal, Setoda Tourist Information Center Terminal, Setoda Sunset Beach Terminal, Kamiura Terminal and Chuo Terminal.
・The battery will last approx. 4 or 5 hours.
・For adults only. ・Please return it within business hours on the same day. ・Target height 155 cm or more.
・Available at Terminal No. 1 Onomichi Port Terminal and No. 9 Chuo Terminal.
・Returnable to Terminal No. 1 Onomichi Port Terminal, No. 9 Chuo Terminal or No. 10 JR Imabari Station Cycle Terminal.
・Please return the tandem bike to the same terminal you rented from on the same day.
・Tandem is only available at Setoda Sunset Beach and Sunrise Itoyama. Multi-day rentals are not available.
・Please fill in his/her height in the remarks column in the reservation form.
・It is unavailable at JR Imabari Station Cycling terminal.
Bicycle rental fee includes helmet rental fee.
If you rent our bicycles, you can rent our helmet for free.
A bike lock is attached to each bicycle.
Click on an image to get more information.
| District name | No. | Terminal Name | Address | Open |
| Onomichi | 1 | Onomichi Port (Inside the car parking) |
Higashigoshocho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima | [Mar. – Nov.] 7:00 a.m.－7:00 p.m. [Dec.- Feb.] 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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| Mukaishima | 2 | Civic Center Mukaishima | 5531-1, Mukaishimacho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima | [Mar. – Nov.] 8:30 a.m.－7:00 p.m. [Dec. – Feb.] 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Innoshima | 3 | Habu Port (Municipal Central Car Park) |
1899-31, Innoshima Habucho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima | [Mar. – Nov.] 8:30 a.m.－7:00 p.m. [Dec. – Feb.] 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Ikuchijima | 4 | Setoda Tourist Information Center | 200-5, Sawa, Setodacho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Ikuchijima | 5 | Setoda Sunset Beach | 1506-15, Tarumi, Setodacho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| District name | No. | Terminal Name | Address | Open | |
| Omishima | 6 | Kamiura Rental Cycle (Tatara Shimanami Park) |
9180-2, Inokuchi, Kamiuracho, Imabari-shi, Ehime | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
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| Hakatajima | 7 | Hakata Rental Cycle (Hakata S・C Park) |
1668-1, Kanoura, Hakatacho, Imabari-shi, Ehime | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Oshima | 8 | Yoshiumi Rental Cycle Terminal (Yoshiumi Iki-Iki Kan) |
4520-2, Yoshiumichomyo, Imabari-shi, Ehime | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Imabari | 9 | Chuo Rental Cycle (Sunrise Itoyama) |
2-8-1, Sunabacho, Imabari-shi, Ehime | [Mar. – Nov.] 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. [Dec. – Feb.] 8:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. |
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| Imabari | 10 | ||||
| JR Imabari Station Rental Cycle (i.i.imabari! Cycle Station) |
2-773-8, Kitahorai, Imabari-shi, Ehime | [Mar. – Nov.] 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. [Dec. – Feb.] 8:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. |
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| Imabari | Return point in Imabari City Designated Japanese inn “Ryokan” and Hotel (Only guests can be returned, but not rented.) |
Return point in Imabari City Designated Japanese inn “Ryokan” and Hotel (Only guests can be returned, but not rented.) |
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The Golden Week(from the end of April to the beginning of May, approx.4.29-5.7), Obon (mid August), and other holiday periods are very crowded. Please be sure to make an early reservation. There are some days when reservations cannot be accepted. It is also possible to rent a bicycle on a first-come first-served basis on the day of use.
For details, please contact us at rentalbike@shimanami-cycle.or.jp.
We have a variety of bicycles. Different items are available depending on the terminal.
There are some bikes available which have rear-mounted child seats.
Japanese law allows child who is 5 and under to take a child seat.Using a child seat is suitable for child whose weight is under 22kg.
The total distance is approximately 70 km. Fast cyclists take 4-5 hours, and people with good endurance can finish the journey in 5-6 hours. Beginners and slower riders require around 10 hours. The amount of time also depends on how much time riders spend on activities such as resting, eating, and taking photos along the way.
If you have problems with a rental bike during the rental period, please contact Shimanami Japan (0848-22-3911) first. In another way, you can replace bike at our 10 rental bike terminals on the way
but type of bike might be limited except for regular bike (cross bike and city cycle).
The rental cycle fee includes a helmet rental fee.
Please wear a helmet for your safety.
Please refer to “Cycling Without Baggage Service” managed by Sagawa Express Co,Ltd.
No, deposit will only be refunded if you return the bicycle to the same terminal, or another on the same island you rented the bicycle from.
Please take a bus named Shimanami Liner bound for Fukuyama station(no reservation required) or Hiroshima station (reservation required) at Imabari station or Imabari port and change a bus bound for Onomichi station at Innoshima Ohashi bridge.
When you go out of Onomichi Station from south exit, please cross the large way, Japan National Route 2, and turn right. When you walk about 200 meters along the sea, there is the Onomichi Port Terminal inside the car parking.
Yes. But please be sure to return the bicycle within the terminal’s business hours. If you return the bicycle after terminal’s business hours, additional fee will be charged to you.
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