Shimanami Kaido Ride Half–Century Loop (58 km)

Highlights

Experience an exhilarating loop cycling tour from Setoda Port (Ikuchijima) to Imabari, covering roughly half of the Shimanami Kaido. Afterward, take a ferry to Iwagijima and return to Azumi Setoda, enjoying a seamless mix of cycling and scenic ferry rides.

Experience Details

This tour highlights the unique multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea alongside the striking architecture of four bridges. Ride along long coastal stretches with stunning views of the Shimanami Kaido, and as you near the end, discover the dramatic landscapes of Iwagijima, famed for the scenic Yumeshima Kaido.
As a guided private tour, ferry transfers are smooth, and you’ll stop at selected rest areas and photo spots. Suitable for experienced cyclists, this tour covers a long-distance course using e-bikes

[Course Overview]
・Cycle: Setoda Port → Tatara Bridge → Omishima → Hakatajima → Oshima → Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge → Imabari Port (approx. 44 km)
・Ferry: Imabari Port → Iwagi Port (Iwagijima) (approx. 50 min)
・Cycle: Iwagi Port → Okogi Port (Iwagijima) (approx. 6 km)
・Ferry: Okogi Port → Sunoe Port (Ikuchijima) (approx. 30 min)
・Cycle: Sunoe Port → Azumi Setoda (approx. 8 km)