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Hiroshima, 21 May.

Shimanami Kaido and Islands

Shimanami Kaido and Islands Photos Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture 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.

Visit Hiroshima

Tokyo (Narita) to Shimanami Kaido and Islands, Hiroshima

  1. Narita Airport

    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.