Area Guides
Onomichi
Known for its retro charm, temples, and cats, Onomichi is Honshu’s gateway to the Shimanami Kaido. Explore the maze of narrow streets or chill in its cafes, a day in Onomichi is a great way to start or finish your Shimanami trip.
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Mukaishima
Depending on direction of travel Mukaishima is either the first or last island on the Shimanami Kaido. Linked to Onomichi by one of Japan’s shortest ferry routes and with picturesque scenery it is also a great day trip destination..
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Mukaishima
Depending on direction of travel Mukaishima is either the first or last island on the Shimanami Kaido. Linked to Onomichi by one of Japan’s shortest ferry routes and with picturesque scenery it is also a great day trip destination..
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Innoshima
As well as having a strong connection to the pirates that once controlled the region, Innoshima is the birthplace of hassaku citrus and home to Shimanami’s “bicycle shrine”, one of the route’s best views and a big white dinosaur..
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Ikuchijima
Setoda on Japan’s ”Lemon Island” is the halfway point along the Shimanami Kaido from Onomichi. With its relaxed vibe, cafes, accommodation and places of interest, Setoda is both a popular pit stop and destination in its own right.
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Ikuchijima
Setoda on Japan’s ”Lemon Island” is the halfway point along the Shimanami Kaido from Onomichi. With its relaxed vibe, cafes, accommodation and places of interest, Setoda is both a popular pit stop and destination in its own right.
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Omishima
Omishima is the largest of the islands along the Shimnami Kaido and its most rural. It boasts one of Japan’s most important ancient shrines and has become a popular place for young entrepreneurs seeking the good life.
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Hakatajima
Locally famous for Hakata Salt, the Shimanami Kaido’s smallest island is also home to one of the area’s nicest beach parks, some great camping spots and one of the best places to enjoy Japan’s cherry blossoms in spring.
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Hakatajima
Locally famous for Hakata Salt, the Shimanami Kaido’s smallest island is also home to one of the area’s nicest beach parks, some great camping spots and one of the best places to enjoy Japan’s cherry blossoms in spring.
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Oshima
For cyclists Oshima is memorable for having the longest climbs along the main Shimanami Kaido cycle route. It is also the best place to dive into the history of the Inland Sea pirates and home to the area’s most iconic viewpoint.
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Imabari
Whether at the start or end of your journey along the Shimanami Kaido at this shipbuilding hub with a unique food culture, crossing the marvel of engineering that is the Kurushima Straits Bridge is an unforgettable experience.
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Imabari
Whether at the start or end of your journey along the Shimanami Kaido at this shipbuilding hub with a unique food culture, crossing the marvel of engineering that is the Kurushima Straits Bridge is an unforgettable experience.
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Yumeshima Kaido
This delightful cluster of islands linked by bridges that carry its own cycle route, the Yumeshima Kaido, Kamijima is the place to really slow things down and enjoy the pace of island life, relatively unchanged for decades.
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