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- Cycle the whole route — About 70-80 km of dedicated bike lanes, ferry links and well-marked bridges; it’s a proper mix of workout and scenic touring, with plenty of pit-stops, tool stations and rental shops along the way. (Personal favorite — nothing beats pedaling across those bridges at sunrise.)
- Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge — A multi-span suspension-beauty that links islands with dramatic engineering and wide observation points; watch the tidal currents swirl beneath and feel the scale of this modern feat up close.
- Oyamazumi Shrine (Omishima) — One of Japan’s important Shinto sites, home to ancient camphor trees and a museum of samurai arms and helmets; great for history buffs who like cultural depth between rides.
- Kosanji Temple & Ikuo Hirayama Museum (Ikuchijima) — An unusual temple complex
- Cycle the whole route — About 70-80 km of dedicated bike lanes, ferry links and well-marked bridges; it’s a proper mix of workout and scenic touring, with plenty of pit-stops, tool stations and rental shops along the way. (Personal favorite — nothing beats pedaling across those bridges at sunrise.)
- Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge — A multi-span suspension-beauty that links islands with dramatic engineering and wide observation points; watch the tidal currents swirl beneath and feel the scale of this modern feat up close.
- Oyamazumi Shrine (Omishima) — One of Japan’s important Shinto sites, home to ancient camphor trees and a museum of samurai arms and helmets; great for history buffs who like cultural depth between rides.
- Kosanji Temple & Ikuo Hirayama Museum (Ikuchijima) — An unusual temple complex rebuilt with eclectic, European-influenced gardens and a museum by the artist Ikuo Hirayama; you get contemplative gardens, quirky stonework and tidy hilltop views.
- Onomichi old town — The typical start/end point: narrow alleyways, hillside temples, retro cafés and Onomichi ramen. It’s where the route’s coastline vibe meets real local life and easy food fixes.
- Seto Inland Sea lookouts, beaches and tiny coves — The archipelago’s calm seas create mosaics of color at sunset; there are honest little beaches and cliff lookouts perfect for a swim, a picnic or a quiet hour with the tide.
- Local seafood, citrus and island markets — Freshly caught fish, oysters where in season, and the region’s famous lemons: simple roadside stalls and family-run eateries make the food one of the trip’s real highlights.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.