24 Hours in Japan's Inland Sea Paradise | Shimanami Kaido

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Embark on the Shimanami Kaido, a breathtaking cycle route across Japan's Inland Sea islands, offering tranquil beaches, emerald waters, and challenging hills with rewarding views.

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Experience · 2 places
Cycle the Shimanami Kaido
This is hands-down the most beautiful place in all of Japan, and many people describe it as the best route to cycle. It's an incredible journey across a chain of 5 or 6 islands, numerous bridges, mountains, and hills. The last time I did this, it took me the whole day, about 50-60 kilometers, and it was more difficult than climbing Mount Fuji! Be prepared for frequent up and down hills, but the scenery keeps you going. You can pull over at any point and be rewarded with an incredible view. It's a very peaceful, calm route the whole way, with tranquil beaches and emerald green seas at every turn. I recommend setting aside 1 or 2 days to do it; it will be difficult and hard, but extremely rewarding, and you won't regret it.
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Seto Inland Sea
Sea
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Almost 3,000 islands dot the Seto Inland Sea, known for its calm waters and beautiful, tranquil beaches. It's the backdrop for the Shimanami Kaido cycle route, offering emerald green seas and peaceful scenery.
Seto Inland Sea, Japan
Orange orchards — You'll see orange orchards along the route, which I like to think of as a symbol of hope and good things to come.
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Enoshima Bridge
Bridge · Fujisawa
4.5Closed · opens tomorrow 5 AM
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The first bridge on the Shimanami Kaido cycle route, spanning 770 meters. Crossing it makes you feel like anything's possible, a true symbol of good things to come on the journey.
Enoshima-ohashi Bridge, 1 Chome-14-5 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0035, Japan
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Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route
Bicycle rental service · Onomichi
5.0 (16)Open · until 5 PM
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The Shimanami Kaido is a 70-kilometer cycle route across Japan's Inland Sea, connecting a chain of islands via numerous bridges. It's renowned as the most beautiful place in Japan, offering incredible views and a challenging but rewarding experience. The route is well-marked with warnings for steep hills.
Japan, 〒722-0073 Hiroshima, Onomichi, Mukaishimacho, 5534-26 STOKEDCYCLE Bike Rental Shimanami Kaido
- Sunset over the final bridge — The sunset view over the 4-kilometer suspension bridge at the end of the Shimanami Kaido is absolutely incredible, like a blood-red sky. It's a truly spectacular reward after a day of cycling.
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Lawson
Convenience store · Onomichi
4.2 (21)Closed
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A ubiquitous Japanese convenience store, perfect for a quick, healthy, and nutritious lunch break during your cycle. You can grab anything from fried chicken skewers to beef and rice.
Lawson Setoda Nakano, 408-55 Setodacho Nakano, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-2415, Japan
- Fried chicken on a skewer — A delicious and easy-to-eat snack from Lawson, perfect for refueling during a long cycle. It's a quick return to my old ways after attempting a vegan challenge.
- Beef and rice — A hearty meal option from Lawson, providing much-needed energy for the challenging Shimanami Kaido route.