Shimanami Kaido and Islands

Photos Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture Shimanami Kaido and Islands

Photos Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture

Shimanami Kaido is a 60km expressway, with pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists, connecting six small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The road links Onomichi, Hiroshima prefecture, to Imabari in Ehime prefecture. Each bridge between islands has a unique shape, and observatories give visitors sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea. Highlights on the islands include the Innoshima Suigun Pirates Castle, Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art, and Oyamazumi-jinja Shrine. The area’s mild climate makes the Shimanami Kaido perfect for cycling.

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Tokyo (Narita) to Shimanami Kaido and Islands, Hiroshima

1. Narita Airport
  - Domestic Flight
    
    Access Information
  1 h 40 min
  
  From 3,700 yen
2. Hiroshima Airport
  - Bus
  50 min
  
  1,200 yen
3. Onomichi Station
  - Walk
  10 min
4. Shimanami Kaido and Islands
  
  Hiroshima Prefecture. (Onomichi City, Mukai-shima, Innno-shima, Ikuchi-jima), Ehime Prefecture. (Omi-shima, Hakata-jima, O-shima, Imabari City)
  
  1000 (Bicycle Rental)

All listed travel times and costs are approximate.