【サイクリング】しまなみ街道、今治から尾道へ初心者が走破。おすすめスポットとルート。携帯必需品。旅のTips。

【サイクリング】しまなみ街道、今治から尾道へ初心者が走破。おすすめスポットとルート。携帯必需品。旅のTips。

This is the starting point for tomorrow’s cycling trip. This is the inn where I’ll be staying the night before. I got an Imabari towel at Kisuke-no-Yu. After my bath, I went to a yakitori restaurant. Even if I don’t like chicken skin, I thought the chicken skin here was absolutely delicious. The Imabari yakitori, a specialty of Imabari, grilled on a hot plate, was delicious. This time, I’ll talk about recommended spots and things I found useful to bring with me. I plan to cover a total distance of approximately 70 km over two days. Overlooking the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. I stopped here on a whim at the recommendation of the bicycle rental shop owner . It’s located on a street off the cycling course. Look for the Kaze Restaurant sign directly ahead. Now, I’m heading to the bridge I saw earlier. The cycling road leading to Onomichi is guided by the blue line on the road. Sunrise Itoyama is located off this blue line, and I actually lost the way and ended up this uphill climb once. This is what happens when you’re trying to conserve your energy! Hey, this is the second time, signboard. This is the point where I turned back once. Finally, we headed toward the bridge. On the right was a moped path, and on the left was a bicycle and pedestrian path. In the end, I got a panoramic view of the “SHIMANAMI” monument and the bridge, so it was a good start. From here, I planned to cycle across a total of six bridges, and there was always a gentle uphill climb before reaching the bridge. My legs were gradually sore, but the reward was the beautiful scenery. The Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge is the world’s first triple-suspension bridge, spanning a total length of 4,105 meters. It is the longest bridge on this cycling route. Whether you cross the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge first or last depends on whether you start from Imabari or Onomichi, but personally, I thought the magnificent Kurushima Bridge was a good place to begin my journey. Given the route’s gradient, I felt starting from Imabari was more suitable for beginners. The greatest appeal of cycling the Shimanami Kaido is the opportunity to cross islands and straits. Japan’s unparalleled safety is also one of the reasons cyclists worldwide find it so appealing. While the Shimanami Kaido can be accessed by car or motorcycle, the speed of a bicycle is just right for enjoying the scenery and the atmosphere . The downhill ride off the bridge is just as spectacular as the uphill. While you need to be careful with your brakes (one-handed braking is a risk of accidents), you can move forward without pedaling, and the breeze feels great! The greenery pierces your eyes! It reminds me of Takemoto-kun in the manga “Honey and Clover,” as he starts pedaling away. It’s a bittersweet youth, isn’t it? Right now, I can smell the same air of freedom as that classic manga. I decided to cycle across the Shimanami Kaido while I was still young. So, I decided to just get going. I parked my bike and called a taxi from the taxi company sign at the roadside station. Even though I saw the experienced cyclists enjoying the hill climb, I knew I couldn’t handle the slope on a bicycle. The observation deck, designed by Kengo Kuma, made the Setouchi scenery feel even more special. I took a taxi back to the roadside station and then cycled to the bakery “Paysan.” It was a wonderful shop with a Ghibli-esque atmosphere. On Oshima, I chose the western route instead of the main one. There was little traffic, and although I had to dismount and push my bike up the steep slope at Taura Pass, I experienced the most amazing views and the most amazing downhill climb. I was also impressed by the sight of an elderly couple in their 60s from overseas pushing their bikes uphill . It’s amazing how bodies can keep challenging themselves forever. Stones from the quarry. Setouchi stone is famous, isn’t it? Shipyards everywhere. If it’s said to be a sacred place, I want to go there for my own satisfaction. The weather in Shimanami is changeable. Clouds are starting to appear. Here’s where I’m staying for the night. I went to the hot spring spa at the nearby “Tatara Shimanami Dome,” and then, while my laundry was being done at the inn’s laundromat, I made a reservation for dinner at “Gagaku,” a restaurant just a 30-second walk from the inn. Everything I ordered was a hit. Bamboo shoot tempura. Salmon chazuke with a generous amount of salmon on top. I gazed out at the ocean from the deck in front of the dome tent as the night drew on. In stark contrast to yesterday, rain was forecast for the morning. It seemed like the weather was holding up well into the morning. Breakfast at WAKKA’s cafe. Freshly picked produce tasted fresh. Now, I wanted to cover more distance before the rain arrived. While WAKKA’s dome tent was lovely, right in front of the ocean, I think the compact and affordable bunkroom would have been fine. After all, I was exhausted from cycling all day and just wanted to sleep. Considering the rain, I was glad I was able to ride to WAKKA and stay the night. Bridges, Lemons, and Bicycles . Ikuchijima is the birthplace of Japanese lemons. The area I’m riding through is known as Lemon Valley, where you can see green lemons from summer to autumn and ripe yellow lemons from winter to spring. It was the end of April, but I was able to see a few. The lemon ornaments everywhere were adorable. It’s a little late, but I’ll talk about my (female) physical fitness level. A year ago, my legs were so weak from desk work that I couldn’t stand on one leg. My health checkup results were bad, so I decided to make a change and started attending yoga twice a week. Over the course of a year, I lost 6kg. I rented a cross bike, which, unlike a mamachari (Japanese-style bicycle), requires a bit more balance, so yoga was a great way to do it. I wanted an electric bike, but when I booked, I was told that electric bikes could be rented with same-day returns, but for multi-day rentals, only bicycles with manual pedaling were allowed. Since there are cycle stations located throughout the islands and you can drop off your bike at any time, I figured I’d be able to manage. Incidentally, for travelers with lots of luggage, there’s a fantastic “Hands-Free Same-Day Delivery” service that delivers to locations within the Shimanami Kaido on the same day , which I highly recommend! (Delivery to hotels is also available.) I arrived at my first destination of the day before the heavy rain. Apparently , it’s made entirely of marble imported from Italy. Sculptor Itto Kuiya, born in Hiroshima in 1942, apparently spent 12 years completing this hill. I wonder what it looks like on a clear day. The marble was slippery in the rain. It’s amazing how everything is made of marble. I parked my bike and walked with an umbrella. Believing the rain would stop by midday, I waited in Setoda Town. It was a lovely cafe (attached to a hotel) with a great atmosphere. One after another, cyclists arrived, taking a break from the rain. Everyone was thinking the same thing. It was getting crowded, so I moved on. It was lunchtime, but they were happy to serve me tea and some lemon pound cake. I continued eating, but the rain didn’t stop, so I set off. I have a photo of myself soaking wet and at Ikuchi Bridge that I can’t show you. It was pouring rain, so I focused on myself rather than the scenery, and kept pedaling. Sigh. HAKKO Park allowed me, a soaking wet cyclist, to rest until the rain stopped . The cafe’s sweets were delicious, the hand soap in the restrooms was made with Manda Fermented Fermented products, and it’s incredibly beautiful considering admission is free. The flowers in the park were beautiful thanks to the power of fermentation, and the bath salts I bought at the shop were the best I’ve ever used! Here’s my personal ranking of the things I brought with me on this cycling trip, along with my outfit. Workman’s “Inalem Stretch Rain Suit” was extremely effective. It’s no exaggeration to say that it was thanks to it that I was able to complete the ride, even though I was soaked. I absolutely do not recommend vinyl raincoats for long-distance cycling. They ‘re particularly breathable, so they’re stuffy and uncomfortable. Without cycling inner pants, your buttocks will feel tight on long distances. Don’t forget! This is the only bridge on the cycling route where you can ride under. Many boats pass by. Around this area, signs indicating the number of kilometers remaining to Onomichi were encouraging. It was a final sprint. Oops, I’d lost sight of the blue line. It seems I’d taken a wrong turn at the end. I finally arrived. Onomichi was right in front of me. The sun was shining, a stark contrast to the downpour. The salty flavor permeated my exhausted body. Delicious. My knees hurt for nearly 10 days, and even climbing stairs was difficult, but it was an invaluable experience. I’m grateful for the beautiful scenery, food, and people.

🌉 しまなみ海道、風と島を感じる自転車旅 🚴‍♀️

瀬戸内海に浮かぶ島々を、自転車でひとつずつめぐる――
サイクリストの聖地「しまなみ海道」を、初心者がゆっくりと走破しました。

潮風を受けながら渡る橋、ふと立ち寄った島の小道、美しい景色に心が動いた瞬間。
天候に恵まれた日も、雨に打たれた日も、すべてがこの旅の一部です。

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