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- How long does it take to cycle Shimanami Kaido?
- How do you get to Shimanami Kaido?
- How do I get from Imabari to Onomichi?
- How much do bikes cost in Japan?
How long does it take to cycle Shimanami Kaido?
For beginners, expect to travel at a pace of 10 km/hr. Approximately 30 km is suitable for a half-day, or 50 km for a full day. Beginners riding the full 70 km length of the Shimanami Kaido should expect the trip to take 10 hours or more.
How do you get to Shimanami Kaido?
The gateway for the Shimanami Kaido is JR Imabari Station on the Ehime side, and JR Onomichi Station on the Hiroshima side. Which starting point may depend on your travel plans before and after cycling.
How do I get from Imabari to Onomichi?
How about starting at Imabari without deciding the finish line? you can take a bus or a ferry to Onomichi at some points along the Shimanami Kaido, so when you feel like tired and don't want to ride anymore, you can return the bike at a terminal where is close to bus stops or ferry ports and move to Onomichi.
How much do bikes cost in Japan?
Buying your bicycle
It can vary in price from 6,000 yen to 60,000 yen. People tend to look after their bikes well in Japan so the second-hand options can be a good, reasonably priced choice. The money you'll save on transport from having a bike will soon make up for the cost too, so it's always a sound investment.
