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Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 波方

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Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 波方

Hard

4.8

(102)

917

riders

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 波方

06:40

107km

1,000m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11 m for 3 m

After 107 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.61 km

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

17.4 km

Miyakubo Pass

Mountain Pass

21.9 km

View of the Hakata-Oshima Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Coming from Hakata, you can turn right in Omishima (main route through the interior) or left (Island Explorer, along the north coast). I definitely recommend the longer but scenic coastal route.

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36.4 km

View of Ikuchi Bridge

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Best photo opportunity on this side of the bridge!

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55.3 km

Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge (Shimanami Kaidō)

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107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

39.4 km

5.68 km

4.46 km

4.26 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

92.0 km

12.3 km

1.85 km

461 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 2 September

27°C

23°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

February 2, 2024,Day 8 - Island hopping

Finally no rain today but instead for the first 30km an insane head wind. I would be going downhill and if I wasn’t pedalling I would come to a stop so it was mentally and physically very draining. Thankfully the wind died down and I could enjoy the scenery for the rest of the ride.

July 12, 2024,Imabari -> Mukaishima

Yesterday we cycled the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road, one of the most beautiful cycling routes in the world, as they say and which I can confirm. An island hopping tour where you cross 6 bridges from Imabari City to Mukaishima Island and finally reach the mainland by ferry in just a few minutes. There are fantastic views of the islands …

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March 24, 2025,Bike Ride Shimamani Kaido.

Only cycle planned for this trip. Bit of a grey wet day. Loads of industry on the route shipyards mainly hardly surprising. Nearly a quarter of Japan's pop live in this area..

May 14, 2024,Fahrradtour shimamami kaido ganze Tour

If you set off early, are fit and don't dawdle when sightseeing, you can do the tour in one day, so that you arrive at your destination on time and catch the shuttle bus (departure from Imbari station). We took the train from Fukuyama to Onomichi and the shuttle bus back from Imbari.
Bike rental after prior reservation in Onomichi …

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Tatara Bridge

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