Japan’s Cycling Paradise “EHIME”. #shimanamikaido
[Music] hi everyone I’m back in my hometown Eime Prefecture known as a cyclist paradise And today I’m thrilled to take you on a journey along the famous Shimanami Kaido one of Japan’s most scenic cycling routes It stretches about 70 km connecting Eime to Hiroshima crossing six islands over the Setto Inland Sea I picked up my bike at Sunrise Hitoyama in Imabari They’ve got a great range Cross bikes ebikes kids bikes and even bikes with child seats I went with a battery assisted bike Even the steep climbs felt smooth and breezy and the views just stunning the whole way We made our way up to one of the best viewpoints Kirasan Observatory There are signs along the way showing how far you’ve got to the top Super motivating and you will see this view We topped it off with some moshio ice cream Sweet savory and delicious We also stopped by Waka for lunch on Omishima Island They offer a cafe comfy accommodation and awesome activities perfect for a relaxing spot along the ride Kurushima Kaiko Bridge was definitely the highlight for me So if you don’t want to miss it I recommend starting from Imabari the eim side
Have you heard of Ehime Prefecture in Japan? 🇯🇵
It’s still a lesser known area but definitely worth a visit, especially if you love cycling with breathtaking ocean views 🚴♀️🌊
The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road is a 70 kilometre stretch that connects Imabari City in Ehime to Onomichi City in Hiroshima.
It crosses over six islands and offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding coastlines.
There are also scenic observation decks along the way, including the Hanaguri Seto Observation Platform on Omishima and Mt. Kiro on Oshima (#kirosanobservatory )🚴♀️
My highlight was definitely the #kurushimakaikyobridge , one of the longest suspension bridges in the world at 4,105 metres in length.
The view is absolutely out of this world.
I recommend starting your ride from the Imabari side in Ehime so you don’t miss the most stunning view, as it’s the first bridge you cross from that side 🍊
We rented our bikes at Sunrise Itoyama in Imabari!
They have a great range, including cross bikes, e-bikes, kids’ bikes, and even bikes with child seats.
📍 Sunrise Itoyama
2-8-1 Sunabachō, Imabari
📞 0898-41-3196
Website:http://www.sunrise-itoyama.jp/archives/english/
(About 5 minutes by car from the Imabari-Kita [North] IC)
We also stopped by @wakka.shimanami, a lovely café on Omishima Island 🌼
It’s a perfect place to recharge along the way.
If you’re visiting Ehime, don’t miss the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road.
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