Shimanami Day Bike Tour: Fun for All, Great for Families

The day will start in the beautiful Onomichi, where you meet your guide at JR Onomichi station, have introductions and a debrief on your day ahead. Then you will collect your bikes and board the ferry to sail out into the inland sea.

On Innoshima, you will start a relaxing ride to just enjoy and “breath-in” island life as you cycle past farms, flower fields and rural towns, before crossing the stunning Ikuchi bridge onto Ikuchijima.

Ikuchijima, the “Art Island” and known as the birthplace of lemons in Japan. Here you ride along the island’s scenic northern coast, passing citrus orchards and fishing villages, enjoy a Lemon or Salt ice cream , before arriving at the charming town of Setoda.

Setoda town is your main destination where you'll have your own free time to enjoy at your own pace. The guide will give you information on restaurants, cafes and sightseeing spots. Enjoy a nice lunch, explore fascinating temples, walk through hidden caves, and visit the “Hill of Hope”, a dazzling marble sculpture garden. If you want to cycle a little more, also included in your tour is an extra 18 km round trip. This is a free option, so check with your legs and meet your guide after lunch if you want to keep pedalling. If you decide to stay in Setoda town, you will have an extra 1.5 hours of free time. There are so many more things to do such as walking the old shopping street or soothing your muscles in an onsen (bring spare clothes if you want to change).

If you want to cycle a little more, let's ride to the beautiful Sunset Beach, where you can capture stunning coastal photos. Then through citrus fields, across the Tatara Bridge, the second-longest bridge on the Shimanami Kaido (1,480m), and cross onto Omishima Island.

Finally, we will meet back in Setoda, drop off the bikes and head to the Setoda port to catch the ferry (45 minutes) back to Onomichi. This tour is the perfect mix of adventure, culture, nature, art and relaxation. Ideal for riders of all levels, and a truly special and unique way to absorb a quieter side of Japan that you will simply remember forever.