Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road

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View from Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, part of Shimanami-kaido that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima prefecture) with Imabari (Ehime prefecture). Many people ride bikes across these bridges and explore the little islands in between.
View from Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, part of Shimanami-kaido that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima prefecture) with Imabari (Ehime prefecture). Many people ride bikes across these bridges and explore the little islands in between.
Hatsu-hinode, the tradition of waking up early on New Years Day to watch the first sunrise of the year, is still popular in Japan. Some climb mountains, others go to the shore, or people in the city watch from their balconies or from towers. If you are in the Imabari area, Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise above the Seto Inland Sea.
Under the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which leads you to Onomichi in Hiroshima from Imabari. It's a great path for cycling, with amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea.
1.5km long bridge that marks the beginning (or the end) of a 70km bike ride across the islands between Imabari and Onomichi.

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Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Higashigoshocho Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room. Professional and courteous staff.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho Mihara Hiroshima-ken
The price is CA $157 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
CA $157
CA $190 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Mihara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)
Perfect final night at Hiroshima. Rooms were clean and rather spacious (considering 2 extra beds were added). Bed mattress was firm and had two types of pillows (the added beds were decent as well). Dinner menu downstairs had limited selections, but enough to satisfy our two families w/ kids. The ...

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

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Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is CA $140 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $140
CA $155 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Excellent customer service. Well run hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
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Yutori

Yutori

3 out of 5
4-5-1 Tenmacho Onomichi Hiroshima
Stay at this apartment in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ekimae Pier and Senkoji Park Viewpoint are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Absolutely spotless

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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Yu-Rah

Yu-Rah

2.5 out of 5
6558-6 Imabari Ehime Prefecture
Stay at this villa in Imabari. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakata Beach and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay here. It was our overnight halfway thru the Shimanami Kaido and it was such a wonderful place to rest. The views and especially sunrise are without equal! We regret not being able to stay at least 2 nights. The villa is equipped with everything you need to make your own ...

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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nagi-setouchi

nagi-setouchi

4 out of 5
2341-1 Toyohamacho Oaza Toyoshima Kure Hiroshima
Stay at this vacation home in Kure. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kenminnohama Hot Spring and Rantokaku Art Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
娘家族と全員で9人とワンコ1匹で宿泊しました。9人での真夏の旅行は、初めてで…とにかくワンコも泊まれる一棟貸しを探して、こちらにおじゃましました。 島なので、海水浴もサイコーのロケーションで、砂浜もサラサラきれいだし、無料シャワーもあり、孫たちは大興奮でした。 お部屋は、設備とか細部にまでオーナーのこだわり満載の、至れり尽せりで、アイデアいっぱいでした。エアコンバリバリ効かせてくれてたので、ずっと涼しかったです。 とてもセンス良いお宿です。 食事は、BBQとモーニングをお願いしました。その日採れた新鮮な魚介類やお肉、ご飯は炊いておむすびを作りました。おなかいっぱいです。モーニングは、近くのカフェから。 ...

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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