Japan

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The Perfect Two-Day Shimanami Kaido Itinerary

If you’ve ended up here, you’re probably planning your Shimanami Kaido adventure and frankly, I’m pretty envious of you. I’ve...

Onomichi, starting point for the Shimanami Kaido access

Shimanami Kaido Access Guide: Getting to Onomichi and Imabari

You’ve booked your bike, you’ve stuffed your packing cube, you’ve planned your stopover and now you’re asking: How do I...

A lawson convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido route, helpful with planning your Shimanami Kaido Cost

Shimanami Kaido Cost Breakdown: Your Budget for Your Cycle Trip

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an incredible experience, and it doesn’t need to break the bank. In this post, I’ve...

Setoda Sunset Beach on Ikuchijima Island, perfect for a Shimanami Kaido stopover

Choosing the Perfect Shimanami Kaido Stopover

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an awesome adventure, and it’s best enjoyed at your pace, not rushed. While many people...

A stretch of the Shimanami Kaido, which can be done with a Shimanami Kaido bike rental

Shimanami Kaido Bike Rental Guide

Completing the Shimanami Kaido cycle route in Japan is an incredible experience, but for most of us foreign travellers, we’re...

Shimanami Kaido Islands - sunset Beach

The Islands of the Shimanami Kaido

If you’re cycling the Shimanami Kaido, you’re going to be passing through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This...

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The Ultimate Vegan Shimanami Kaido Guide

Introduction Planning a vegan Shimanami Kaido cycle? It’s easier than you might think, but it does need some forward planning....

Luggage forwarding office in Onomichi, Japan

Luggage Forwarding in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide

Travelling through Japan is pretty easy with the extensive train network and great metro links in the major cities, and...

Cyclist with a backpack on the Shimanami Kaido, Packing List

Shimanami Kaido Packing List: What to Bring, What to Skip

Introduction If you’re planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to...

Byodoin Temple on an Uji Day Trip

Uji Day Trip: The World of Matcha and Ancient Temples

Introduction: Japan’s Tea Capital As I write this, it’s a grey November day in London. I’ve got a cup of...