Not Sure Where to Start? The Perfect 9-Hour Scooter Route from Imabari

​Located in the parking lot of the Sunrise Itoyama rental cycle terminal, this monument is the perfect spot for your first commemorative photo. Capture the moment and take the iconic “Shimanami Kaido shot” right here!

This gelato shop along the coast offers a wide variety of ice creams made with ingredients unique to the Shimanami Kaido, such as Setoda lemon sorbet and Hakata salt milk ice cream! It's the perfect place to take a break while looking out at the sea!

Kirosan Observation Park, located at an elevation of 301.1m, is located on the southern tip of Oshima Island and is designated as part of the Setonaikai National Park. From the panoramic observation bridge known for its design by Kengo Kuma, you can see the world's first triple suspension bridge, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, the tidal currents of the Kurushima Kaikyo Strait, one of Japan's three strongest currents, and, on clear days, Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan.

Setoda Sunset Beach Riding a motorcycle along the seaside road lined with palm trees is of course refreshing! Stop your motorcycle and take a break, and you'll be soothed by the gentle waves and breeze of the Seto Inland Sea. As the name suggests, the sunset you can see here is incredibly beautiful!

When you come to the Shimanami Kaido, you'll want to eat fresh fish! This restaurant offers a spectacular view and delicious seafood hitsumabushi and conger eel rice bowls! You can finish off with dashi ochazuke, which gives you two ways to enjoy the meal! Enjoy a luxurious lunch that will fill your stomach and soothe your eyes!

Built in 1936 as a tribute to the founder’s mother, the grounds are lined with vividly colored gates and halls modeled after iconic sites like Nikkō Tōshōgū and Byōdō-in Phoenix Hall. Explore the mysterious underground “Senbutsu Cave” with its depictions of hell, and don’t miss the stunning marble garden “Hill of Hope,” offering panoramic views of the surrounding islands and sea. A must-visit art-filled sanctuary to enjoy at a relaxed pace on your bike journey.