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- Question publication date:2013/9/25
- Update date:2025/9/17
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We’re biking across the Shimanami Kaidō over 2 nights and 3 days — which hotels are best to stay at-mid route?
My friends and I (a group of four) are planning a cycling trip along the Shimanami Kaido. We’re giving ourselves three days and two nights so we can take it slow and enjoy sightseeing along the route. We'd love some recommendations on where to stay overnight. Are there any hotels you’d recommend for cyclists? We haven’t decided whether to start from Imabari or Onomichi yet — we’re thinking of choosing based on which accommodations are available. If you’ve done this route before, we’d really appreciate your tips!
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3Man/13 The people
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- Imabari Urban Hotel is located just in front of Imabari Station, making it a great base for biking the Shimanami Kaidō. They have a main building and a newer annex. The annex has twin rooms where you’re allowed to bring your bike into the room, plus there's a cycle stand at the front desk — very cyclist‑friendly. The main building offers free breakfast but no twin rooms; the annex has twin rooms but breakfast is not free. For cost performance, the annex twin room represents good value, so I’d recommend staying in the annex.Poporo's answer (Posted on:2025/9/17)
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A recommended hotel for cycling along the Shimanami Kaido
- "Imabari Urban Hotel" is a recommended hotel for cycling on the Shimanami Kaido. It is very close to the station, about a minute's walk from JR Imabari Station, and is also close to the starting point for rental bicycles, so it is convenient. You can also bring your bicycle into the hotel. Many people use it for cycling. For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western food, and the portions were just right and delicious.浅姫's answer (Posted on:2024/7/17)
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Can I bring my bike into the room?
- A friend of mine who loves cycling chose the Imabari Urban Hotel in Ehime as his accommodation when he recently rode along the Shimanami Kaido. It is located right next to Imabari Station, and he was very happy that he could bring his bicycle into his room. He said that even with his bicycle in the room, the room was spacious and he was able to stay very comfortably. Please feel free to use this as a reference.エイム's answer (Posted on:2016/6/28)
2Man/13 The people
recommendation!
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Two minutes on foot from Onomichi Station — great for both Shimanami cycling and exploring Onomichi
- This hotel is only two minutes’ walk from JR Onomichi Station, which makes it ideal both for touring Onomichi and as a starting/ending point for Shimanami Kaidōcycling. In summer they have plans with dinner & breakfast via a beer hall, and there is also a late‑check‑out plan (until 1 PM), so it’s perfect for resting after a long ride. They have rooms that accommodate four people, making it a good choice for group trips or friends travelling together. OnsenDaisuki's answer (Posted on:2025/9/17)
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A hotel at the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido
- This hotel is located in front of Onomichi Station, the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido. The location is excellent, facing the sea, and the view from the ocean side is especially spectacular. Onomichi is also famous as a film town and is often used as a filming location, so it's a good idea to take a stroll around the city. The food is also delicious.キングコング's answer (Posted on:2016/7/ 9)
2Man/13 The people
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Homey inn with a large communal bath
- This ryokan is in the center of Setoda in Hiroshima Prefecture. (I stayed there on a bike trip, though I was on a motorcycle, not bicycle.) It is somewhat pricey, but has a warm, friendly atmosphere. The staff will guide you, and they let you store your bike under the eaves. There is a large public bath, which is perfect for soothing muscles after riding. On weekdays, they offer simple no‑meals plans at more affordable rates.なな's answer (Posted on:2016/7/11)
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Ryokan (Japanese inn) was also used as a filming location for a movie.
- A few years ago, I took a boat from Onomichi to Setoda on Ikuchijima Island and enjoyed cycling from there. This Ryokan (Japanese inn) has been used as a filming Ryokan (Japanese inn) for movies, but it's a down-to-earth inn with reasonable prices. The food, made with local seafood, was fresh and delicious. Ikuchijima has many attractions, including Kosanji Temple, the Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art, and many mandarin orange orchards. It's an island where you can relax.ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 3)
4. yubune
2Man/13 The people
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Hotel on Ikuchi Island with a public bath (“sento”) right onsite!
- If you're going to travel Shimanami anyway, why not try a Japanese sento experience? yubune is a hotel on Ikuchi Island, with a bathhouse that locals also visit. There’s a jacuzzi‑style bath, a sauna, and a cold plunge so you can thoroughly relax after a ride. The rooms are twin usage, with tatami mats and futons, and you can bring your bicycle directly into the room. While its address is Onomichi, being on an island gives it a nature‑surrounded, vacation‑like feel. Also, from Ōmishima you can return by sea taxi with your bike — about 15 minutes. If you divide the cost among your group, it’s around ¥3,000‑4,000 per person. It’s quite a fun experience.Apollo's answer (Posted on:2025/9/17)
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A hotel with a public bath located almost halfway along the Shimanami Kaido
- Yubune is a hotel located on Ikuchijima Island, almost halfway along the Shimanami Kaido, and is recommended for those who want to stay in a Japanese-style hotel. There is a public bath attached to the hotel, and guests can use the baths for free. You can also use the baths even if you are not staying overnight, so it is recommended to stop by. The rooms are bright and have the warmth of wood, and are Japanese-style with tatami mats, but they are very stylish. You can store your bicycle in the dirt floor of your room, and if you are a fisherman, you can bring your fishing gear. There are Japanese and Western restaurants nearby, so you will have no trouble finding a meal.Mellon's answer (Posted on:2025/9/17)
1Man/13 The people
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An Imabari hotel close to the Shimanami Kaidō
- Imabari Kokusai Hotel is conveniently located near the Shimanami Kaido and is a great base for exploring the Setouchi area. Imabari is famous for shipbuilding, brand-name towels, and the Murakami Suigun, a famous naval clan. You can take a leisurely stroll to watch the sunset over the Setouchi Sea and visit Imabari Castle, as everything is within walking distance. It's also easy to get to Matsuyama from here, which is just an hour away by car or train. In Matsuyama, you can visit Dogo Onsen, Okudogo (especially beautiful in autumn), the famous Matsuyama Castle, the Shiki-do (house of the poet Shiki Masaoka), and even ride the Botchan Train. Enjoy everything Imabari has to offer!ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 3)
6. Sawaki
1Man/13 The people
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Sawaki Ryokan: A Relaxing Inn in Imabari
- I used to travel to the Shimanami area for work, and I've stayed at various inns, but Sawaki Ryokan, located right next to Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, was one of the best. It's a very humble, down-to-earth inn. I remember the seafood dinner being delicious. They also have a private bath, which was very relaxing.AKIO's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 3)
7. Tsutsui
1Man/13 The people
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Tsutsui: A Ryokan with a Bath Full of Lemons
- Hiroshima is famous for its lemons, and this inn is well-known for its lemon baths, which are filled with fresh lemons! They also have other special lemon-themed offerings. The meals are packed with delicious seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. It's incredibly tasty.ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 3)
1Man/13 The people
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A "Resort Village" with an Amazing Sashimi Buffet
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How about relaxing at this resort village after a long day of cycling? Their dinner is a buffet, and they offer 4-5 kinds of sashimi. The last time I went, they had six kinds: sea bream, yellowtail, swordfish, raw bonito, seared bonito, and squid. It's all-you-can-eat! They also serve many other dishes. They have a large public bath and an open-air bath at their Hiuchinada Onsen. The open-air bath offers a spectacular view of Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan.ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 3)
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A hotel right by Imabari Station where you can bring bikes into the room