Shimanami Kaido Map | Cycling Route

Shimanami Kaido Map | Cycling Route

By Rob McManmon | March 20, 2021

What is the Shimanami Kaido?

Quite possibly the most famous of Japan’s cycling courses, the Shimanami Kaido (Map) is a stretch of islands linked by bridges that spans the Seto Naikai, or inland sea of southern Japan.

Situated between the main island of Honshu and the southern island of Shikoku, the Shimanami Kaido boasts views of turquoise seas, small fishing towns, endless islands of citrus, and the longest suspension bridge in Japan.

And the best part? you can ride it all by bike!

Shimanami Kaido spiral bridge up to the Kurushima Bridge.

Download Full Shimanami Kaido Cycling Map

Shimanami Kaido Map – English

Shimanami Kaido Map – Japanese 日本語

Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Map — Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Map [Photo taken in Onomichi at the start of the Shimanami Kaido Setouchi Sea Tour]

Full Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Map — Zoomed in Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Map

Guide to Cycling the Shimanami Kaido

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido しまなみ海道 | 7 Bridges of the Setouchi Sea

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