I rented a bicycle and ran through the Shimanami Kaido.
It’s the second day.
Reference: Shimanami JAPAN HP
http://shimanami-cycle.or.jp
Driving route
On the second day, start “bonapool”
① Ikuchi Bridge
② Hassakuya,Innoshima Bridge
③ ー
④ Ferry stop for Onomichi Station
The goal is to rent a bicycle at Onomichi Port.
Total 31km route.
Breakfast at “SOIL SETODA”
Depart from BONAPOOL.
BONAPOOL doesn’t have breakfast, so took the breakfast at “SOIL SETODA”.
Breakfast time is from 8:00 to 10:30.
The menu is “Japanese set meal” and “sandwiches”.
① Ikuchi Bridge
“Ikuchi Bridge” is about 40 minutes from Setoda.
It’s windy, but
On this day, there is a strong wind warning.
Fortunately, it was a tailwind in most sections.
It’s a hard day for cyclists heading to Imabari.
The top of the bridge is behind the wind, the wind didn’t blow as much as I thought.
The weather is good and the view is good.
The view from below is also good.
② Hassakuya, Innoshima Ohashi Bridge
The model route is that goes inland.
I chose the route to run along the west side coast for the better view.
Hassaku-ya
At the foot of the Innoshima Bridge, there is a hidden famous store “Hassakuya”.
Innoshima Bridge
The bicycle path of Innoshima Ohashi Bridge runs directly under the expressway, which is rare.
Landed on the last island “Innoshima”.
I looked up at the Innoshima Ohashi Bridge from below.
④ Ferry stop for Onomichi Station
The last section is 11.3 km, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
At the beginning, it faces west and is affected by the wind.
In the second half, it became a tailwind and
I was able to run comfortably.
For two days, the 70 km trip was over
arriving at the Ferry stop for Onomicni Station.
It’s only a few hundred meters to the opposite shore.
The fee is only 110 yen.
（The boarding fee is 100 yen and the bicycle is 10 yen.）
Onomichi
Return the bicycle with Onomichi rental bicycle
1 minute from the ferry dock.
Return the bicycle on the Onomichi rental bicycle.
The procedure is just reading the QR code on the receipt.
It’s so simple.
Onomichi ramen
Of course, the end of the trip is Onomichi ramen.
I visited “Betcher”.
Solid soy sauce flavored ramen.
It’s even more delicious if you change the taste with Onomichi Yakumi.
Onomichi station
2 minutes on foot from Betcher.
This trip came to an end at Onomichi Station.
A summary
Longing for Shimanami Kaido Cycling.
Even amateurs can easily run for two days and one night.
There is no doubt that even adults and children who don’t usually ride bicycles can enjoy it enough.
What I want to pay attention to is the wind.
When the north wind in winter, Onomichi start is better.
On the contrary, Imabari start is recommended in the season when the south wind is outstanding.
I personally think that bicycles are influenced by the wind more than slopes.
Please consider it when planning your trip.
Shimanami Kaido.
It’s like time is flowing slowly on every island.
Let’s ride a bicycle leisurely without rushing in such a wonderful place.
It may gives you a comfortable feeling and a little happiness.
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