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Shimanami Kaido: Private Cycling the Inland Sea Islands

Glide across six breathtaking suspension bridges linking the islands of the Seto Inland Sea on one of the world's great cycling routes. A private guide sets your pace, revealing fishing villages, citrus groves, and turquoise straits most visitors never slow down to see.

What to expect

You set off from Onomichi harbour, cross the iconic Onomichi-Ōshima strait by ferry, then pedal suspension bridge after bridge above glittering azure water. Your guide narrates the history of the Murakami sea lords who once ruled these straits. Island stopovers include Ikuchijima's Kosanji Temple gardens and a lunch of fresh-caught fish at a port-side restaurant. The final bridge crossing delivers a panorama of dozens of pine-clad islands dissolving into the horizon — a view that stops conversation entirely.

Book it with
Giant Onomichi (Giant Loop Onomichi Store — official Shimanami Kaido cycle centre)
JPY 3,300–6,600 per day for premium e-bike or road-bike rental; private guided day tour from approx. JPY 25,000 per person
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Good to know

Book the private guided option directly; the rental-only counter is walk-up. The full Shimanami route is 70 km — guides tailor distance to your group. Onomichi port is a 5-minute walk from the Giant store. Allow 7–8 hours; confirm all-aboard time before departure.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Onomichi — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

MSC Cruises · MSC Bellissima
10 nights · calls at Onomichi
from $2,192
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