A Japan MUST: Cycling the Shimanami Kaido!

The Shimanami Kaido is a 70km ride that connects Honshu to Shikoku via a series of picturesque islands. This slice of Japanese paradise is packed with gorgeous vistas, ample opportunities to explore local cuisine and culture, and is safe and well signposted. In this video I take you through what you need to know and what you can expect on the ride!

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Helpful Links From the Video

General

Bike Rental Info: https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/rental/...
Cycling Without Baggage Service: https://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/stc/engl...
Suggested locker locations: https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shim...
Wakka: https://wakka.site/

Innoshima

Hassaku-ya: http://0845.boo.jp/hassaku/

Ikuchi Island

Dolce Gelato: https://www.setoda-dolce.com/
Kousanji: https://www.kousanji.or.jp/
Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art: https://hirayama-museum.or.jp/
Matsushige Liquor Shop website: http://matsushige-liquorshop.azureweb...
Matsushige Liquor Shop on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/VUK615mr4nsQ8nD88

Omishima Island

I-Link Hostel and Cafe: https://shimanami.bike/
Shimanami Dome: https://www.city.imabari.ehime.jp/spo...
Rabbit Island: http://rabbit-island.info/en/
Oyamazumi Shrine: https://oomishimagu.jp/

Imabari

Kurushima Strait Observatory: https://gogo-shimanami.jp/omiyage/
Sunrise Itoyama: https://www.sunrise-itoyama.jp/
Kisuke no Yu Bathhouse in Imabari: https://www.kisuke.com/yu-imabari/bath
Komecho Ryokan: http://komechoryokan.la.coocan.jp/eng...

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:32 Which Direction Should You Ride In?
01:24 One Day or Two?
01:48 Cycling Without Baggage
02:23 What Time of Year is Best?
02:49 The Nishi-Seto Expressway vs the Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route
03:34 Introducing the Recommended, Intermediate and Advanced Paths
04:06 Bike Rental Prices and Options
05:06 If Anything Goes Wrong
05:18 Cycle Oasis Stops
05:31 Be Sure to Bring Cash
05:41 Day One: Bike Pickup, Ferry and Starting the Ride
06:31 The Approach to Innoshima Bridge and Crossing It
07:06 Innoshima Amenity Park and its Giant Dinosaur
07:35 Hassakuya Cafe and Hassakun
08:13 JR West's Mascot Sukimamori
08:52 Innoshima's Recommended Route
09:03 Mount Shirataki
09:25 Innoshima's Take on Okonomiyaki
09:42 Conbini Break
10:02 The Approach to Ikuchi Bridge and Across
10:52 The Recommended Path Through Ikuchi Island aka Lemon Island
11:17 Setoda Dolce Gelato Shop
12:05 Kousanji Temple Complex and Hill of Hope
12:29 Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
12:55 Kokoji Temple Three Storey Pagoda
13:10 Okonomiyaki Lunch at Matsushige Liquor Shop
14:00 Tatara Bridge to Ōmishima Island
14:25 I-Link Hostel Accommodation
14:40 Shimanami Dome Bathhouse
15:33 Day Two: Ōmishima's Alternate Paths
15:49 Rabbit Island
16:43 The Advanced Path on Ōmishima
17:08 Oyamazumi Shrine
18:08 Amazaki Castle Ruins
18:35 Hakata Island
19:04 Funaori Seto Strait Viewing Platform
19:33 Ōshima Island and Lunch
19:55 Cycling Inland
20:15 Alternatives to the Recommended Route on Ōshima
20:28 Mount Kiro
20:45 The Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges and Observation Platforms
21:48 Cycling Into Imabari and Dropping Off My Bike
22:08 Kisuku no Yu Bathhouse
23:58 Ryokan Accommodation
24:08 Outro
24:25 Mascot Madness

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