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View of the Seto Inland Sea – Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge loop from Kousanji Temple

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View of the Seto Inland Sea – Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge loop from Kousanji Temple

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View of the Seto Inland Sea – Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge loop from Kousanji Temple

04:44

88.7km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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After 10.4 km for 82 m

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9.44 km

View of Seto Inland Sea from Shimanami Cafe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a short detour from cycle bridge pass to the cafe. You won't regret the effort after seeing wide view over Setouchi sea. The place offers drink only.

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9.93 km

Beach

10.3 km

Tatara Shimanami Park (Cyclist Sanctuary)

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the biggest resting places for drink and lunch along the Shimanami cycling road. They accept credit cards and free Wi-Fi is available. There are plenty of parking spots.

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27.7 km

Miyakubo Pass

Mountain Pass

28.5 km

寒風池

Lake

35.6 km

Kiroyama

Highlight • Summit

44.5 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

46.5 km

Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The longest bridge along Shimanami Kaido. Enjoy great view from the top. Expect fairly strong headwind and modest climbing when traveling from Oshima to Imabari.

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46.5 km

Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge Loop Cycling Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy the combination of the loop bridge, forest, and sea. Be sure to check your behind before stopping here for photo taking as the pathway is narrow and crowded sometimes.

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47.2 km

View of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge from the Shimanami Sign

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the great view. Do not forget taking pictures with the big sign.

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53.9 km

Yoshiumi Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy beautiful beach with blue ocean and yellow sand. Take "island explorer" route at the exit of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge to the west side of Ohshima island.

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88.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

30.2 km

11.7 km

2.65 km

2.06 km

506 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.3 km

32.4 km

954 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

22°C

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98 %

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