Shimanami Kaido Explorer
Japan
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
240 km (~40km per day)
Women-only tour
Leisure
Some hills
Guided
Supported
Our Shimanami experiences are a winner...everyone wants to go!
Woven across a string of emerald islands floating in a sapphire sea, this legendary route is a must for any cyclist with a sense of adventure. As one of Japan’s National Cycling Routes, the Shimanami Kaido offers more than just a path—it invites you into a storybook of winding roads, sweeping bridges, sun-drenched citrus groves, and quiet fishing villages where the day’s catch becomes your next unforgettable meal. It’s an island-hopping paradise, inside the magic of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
It's not just a ride...it's island magic on two wheels!
We welcome male partners and friends as well as same sex couples.
Tour Information
From
Onomichi
To
Onomichi
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
May 14-21, October 16-27 (long tour), 2026
Elevation Gain
1703 m
Inclusions
- An exclusive tour jersey
- Accommodation at minimum 4 star
- All transfers between locations
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Dinners where listed, all breakfasts
- Bicycle hire of Specialized e-bike
- Japanese speaking guide with local knowledge
- Support vehicle in Setouchi area (user pays on the day)
- Final dinner with drinks at U2 Cycle Hotel
- Route maps and daily ride guide
- Rider pack including folding backpack, other goodies
Exclusions
- Airfares and transfers to/from start/finish
- Lodging before and after tour
- Personal items during the tour
- Alcohol, refreshments, lunches
- Travel insurance...this is mandatory
- Dinner and lunches not listed in schedule
- Other cycling kit required for tour
- Luggage storage
- Cycling computers and mounts
Options
- 12 day tour in October 2026
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