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SHIMANAMI Cycling Trip - The islands of the Seto Inland Sea (Hiroshima & Ehime)

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ASIJ Exploration Week - February 2026
Culture
Cycling
Food
Unseen Japan

3days 2nights - 16th~18th Feb & 18th~20th Feb 2026

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Concept Recomended Points Program Details Main Activities Schedule FAQ Others

Concept

The Shimanami Kaidō is a roughly 60-kilometer expressway connecting Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, spanning the Seto Inland Sea via nine bridges linking its islands. In addition to being a motorway, each bridge also has lanes for cyclists and pedestrians, making it ideal for cycling and walking. With its stunning island scenery and magnificent bridges, it is one of Japan’s premier cycling routes, popular with visitors from both Japan and abroad.

On this trip, we will visit Ikuchijima and Ōmishima Islands and cycle across them. Participants will experience the everyday life of people living along the Seto Inland Sea, stay at a traditional Japanese inn, and visit a citrus farm. Ikuchijima is famous as one of Japan’s leading lemon-producing areas. You can see various lemon-themed monuments around the island, and on Ōmishima, you can visit a well-known shrine.

This three-day program offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the countryside, the sea, daily life, and agriculture of island-nation Japan.

Recomended Points

Rent-a-bycycle Cycling

You will enjoy breathtaking views from the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and its rural landscapes. You will cross the Tatara Bridge, one of the most famous bridges on the Shimanami Kaido, by bicycle

Ferry ride on the Seto Inland Sea

You’ll board a ferry—commonly used by locals for commuting to work or school—and travel across the Seto Inland Sea from Mihara Port on Japan’s main island (Honshu) to Ikuchijima Island

Island Life

Life on the Island is calm and peaceful, surrounded by nature and the sea.

Students can slow down, enjoy local culture, and feel the island’s unique rhythm.

Farm Visit

Visit a rural farm to deepen your understanding of local agriculture.

Traditional Japanese rural area inn

Stay at a traditional Japanese inn and learn about Japanese culture and ancient architecture through the experience.

Program Details (Conditions)

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Main Activities

Comfortable Travel by Shinkansen

Travel in style on the Shinkansen—fast, safe, and super smooth.

Ferry Boarding

Ferry boarding across the Seto Inland Sea

Island Cycling

Enjoy cycling on the island while taking in the beautiful coastal scenery.

Lemon Island Strolling

Exploring the island filled with lemons

Visiting a sacred shrine

Experience visiting a sacred shrine surrounded by nature. You will also see a sacred tree that is 2,600 years old.

Enjoy the island’s local cuisine

Enjoy the island’s local cuisine made with fresh ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea.It’s one of Japan’s leading lemon-producing areas, where you can also enjoy delicious lemon sweets

Schedule

*Schedule might be changed due to weather and/or organizing process.

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