Stylish, easy, performing.

Whether you are crossing a bridge, climbing a mountain,  riding a long distance, with a SPECIALIZED Turbo Vado SL, a sport-type, power assisted bicycle, it’s easy. Enjoy Shimanami cycling with the an elegant, power assisted sport bicycle equipped with the latest technology. It is highly recommended for groups with different physical strengths.

WAKKA presents: Turbo Experience Station

In co-operation with SPECIALIZED, and  exclusively for Specialized bikes owners, WAKKA offers free charging, and the possibility to rent the Range Extender for different models of Specialized bikes in order to enhance performance and comfort, while increasing distances, along with a 10% discount for food and  drinks at WAKKA Cafe.

Flat tires or  malfunctions are not a problem with us. Immediate bike swap is possible with our comprehensive cycling support. You can always rely on us.

If you get a flat tire, or  have an unexpected malfunction while cycling, WAKKA’s  cycling support will immediately reach you. and give you a courtesy bike – free of charge. In addition, WAKKA offers full support, including our Cycle TAXI for cyclists.
 

E-Moutain bike is also available

For off-road cyclists, we also provide very special electric MTB (mountain bike) from Specialized.

Cycle Transfer

When you are departing from, or arriving to WAKKA, with our cycle taxi you can get your bicycle delivered to your destination by using the same-day delivery service of our cycling support for an additional fee. We can meet all your needs, such as wish to start cycling from another island or abandon any location without cycling.

B-shop OCHI.  We can rely on the best.

B-shop OCHI (Saijo City), a top-class pro shop in Shikoku, carries out regular maintenance on our bikes, so you can always count on the most accurately serviced bikes.

The perfect after cycling

After your ride, you can use WAKKA’s free changing room and shower (discounted price 330 yen for those who rent our bicycles). Furthermore, if you use our Refresh Pack (discounted: 770 yen). Rental clothes, and laundry (wash&dry) are also included in it.

Itineraries

Option 1: Northern half of Omishima
Approximately 2 hours (17km)
A ride to enjoy the Oyamazumi Shrine, the Higai Pass, and the coastline of Sheng leisurely.

Option 2: 1 lap of Omishima
Approximately 3 hours (41km)
Almost the same distance of a full marathon. In addition to the northern half ride, you can enjoy the beautifully undulating coastline, coming across with museums, Tatarashimanami Park (a sanctuary for cyclists), Nonoe and Munakata, where the sunset is the best.

Option 3: Around Ikuchi Island
Approximately 3 hours (40km)
Cross the Tatara Bridge, pass through Lemon Valley, Japan’s most valued lemon producing area, from Sunset Beach to Shiomachi Shopping Street, see various sea objects, Kosanji Temple, and taste genuine gelato. It is a flat, easy-to-run, coastline itinerary that goes around the famous Dolce.

But that’s not all!

The perfect location of Omishima makes this island serve as a hub for the Geiyo Islands. Take a short-distance ferry to Okamura Island, cycle through the Tobishima Kaido (about 40km) to Kure, West of Hiroshima, or take a WAKKA sea taxi to Iwagi Island, Ikina Island, Sashima, and Yuge Island in the east. It is possible to create an infinite numbers of itineraries that begin, but not end with Shimanami Kaido. For instance, discover the “Yumeshima Kaido”, or draw your own itinerary.

SPECIALIZED-Bike shop

If you like our bikes so much after renting it, you can buy the Turbo series E-Bike from Specialized dealers, and through online stores nationwide . If you request, we will give you a QR code to receive benefits when you purchase one.
Price before tax.