Recommended boat and bicycle itinerary
Conquering the bridges connecting the four Yumeshima islands and the Kurushima Strait
A route that cycls around the popular Ikuguchi Island coastal road, the islands of the Yumeshima Kaido, and the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. Cycle Ship Shimanami utilizes the Yangtze Port on Iwaki Island, which does not have regular routes. Connecting remote areas by route to enjoy the Yumeshima Kaido.
For individual travel
Shimanami Kaido
Conquering the bridges connecting the four Yumeshima islands and the Kurushima Strait
Route map
Cycling information
| Tour time (approximate) | 5-6 hours |
|---|---|
| Cycling distance (approximate) | Approximately 21km |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 people (maximum capacity: 42 people) |
| Boat charter fee | 200,000 yen |
| Fee for one guide | 28,000 yen (one guide for every eight people) |
A magnificent bridge that connects them with the islands scattered across the beautiful sea.
The beauty of the Shimanami Kaido is a blend of rich nature and people's lives, giving us time to relax.
We read the scenery of the Shimanami Kaido as "Shimanami Scenes."
Ikuguchi Island
Setoda Sunset Beach
From the approximately 800m white sand beach, you can see the silhouettes of the islands of Hyotanjima, Omishima, Okunoshima, and Takaneshima, as well as a panoramic view of the five Goliath cranes at Imabari Shipbuilding Hiroshima Factory and the tallest power transmission tower in Japan (223m) towering over Okunoshima, known as the "skyscraper of the ocean." This is a scenic spot where the white sand beach, the beauty of the islands, and the beauty of the landscape are in dynamic yet delicate harmony.
Ikuchi Island and Takane Island
Takane Island
Takanejima, which floats to the west of Ikuguchi Island, can be crossed by an agricultural road bridge decorated with orange yellow that straddles the Setoda waterway. The Setoda town that lies between calls, the three-story pagoda of Gotoji Temple stands on the summit of Mount Shion, and the Setoda Waterway, which is quiet with waves. As long as time allows, why not think about the good old days? Head north through the village, the island-wide museum's artwork, "The Ball-Wrapping Staff" (written by Yasuda Haruhiko), and the tower crane at the Utsumi Shipyard Setoda Factory, bring you back to the present day.
Sashima
Sashima town
Sashima is the quietest of the four islands on the Yumeshima Kaido. The island is home to the ultimate relaxing "shima-time" that flows apart from the hustle and bustle of the island.
