Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide: Route, Rentals & Luggage
Plan a Shimanami Kaido ride from Onomichi to Imabari with clear advice on routes, bikes, luggage transfers, budgets, weather risks and trip styles.
Setouchi
Setouchi is a scenic region surrounding Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, known for calm coastal waters, islands, art, historic towns, cycling routes, seafood, and destinations such as Naoshima, Okayama, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, and the Shimanami Kaido.
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Onomichi Temple Walk: Ropeway, Hillside Streets and Harbor Views
A firsthand half‑day walk through Onomichi’s steep temple streets, Senkoji Ropeway and harbor, showing why this hillside town is more than a cycling gateway.
Shimanami Kaido in One Day vs Two: What I Learned
Firsthand comparison of cycling Japan’s Shimanami Kaido in one long day versus a slower two day ride, with real distances, timings and costs.
Naoshima vs Teshima: Choosing the Best Setouchi Art Island
After full days on both Naoshima and Teshima, I weigh costs, logistics, museums and mood to decide which art island I would choose with limited time.
Miyajima Day Trip vs Overnight Stay: My Honest Verdict
Is Miyajima better as a quick day trip from Hiroshima or an overnight escape? A detailed on-the-ground comparison of crowds, costs and atmosphere.
Teshima Art Museum Japan: A Day Cycling Through Art and Island Quiet
A detailed first-person guide to visiting Teshima Art Museum, renting an e‑bike, and cycling Teshima’s quiet roads, ferries, costs and all.