Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is a “must do” if you visit Onomichi or Imabari, so why not to try?
Because…
You are afraid about cycling long distances…
You need to return the bikes to the starting location, but you don’t have time…
You have luggage you can’t carry on your bike…
You want to come by car…
You need to go back to the starting location but don’t want to cycle back…
We are the solution of all your problems!
Reliable Bikes
Do it with style
Cycling long distances is much easier with electric assisted bikes, especially if they are light and can guarantee a long autonomy.
The GIANT ESCAPE R+ electric-assisted bikes provided by our partner will allow you to enjoy cycling along the route and experience the breathtaking views.
-Autonomy of 70/80 km.
– Lighter than standard e-bikes can also be used comfortably without assistance.
– Excellent components and brakes.


Bicycle and Luggage Delivery and Drop off
We will deliver the bikes to the starting location (Imabari or Onomichi) and pick up your luggage.
Since this is a 1 night and 2 days tour, we will bring the luggage at your accommodation for the night. Once your reach your accommodation, you will be able to enjoy your stay, recharge your bike and spend a peaceful evening. •The day after we will pick up your luggage and deliver to destination(Onomichi or Imabari) at your set time of arrival. •Once we meet at destination, we will deliver the luggage and pick up our bikes.
STAY
HANAGURI is a former Japanese style – just renovated – ryokan that keeps the charms of the past with a twist of modernity. Located in Hakatajima Island, in the middle of the Shimanami Kaido, it is the perfect stop between Onomichi and Imabari.
Totally self service for freedom and convenience, this is the best choice for a budget friendly, yet comfortable stay. You will spend the night in this cozy, self check-in hotel where you can access just by using a code. For dinner, you may purchase or order your packed dinner and consume it at the hotel’s facilities. After a long cycling day, you will enjoy your deserved rest in this unique accommodation!


For more information contact us at
Info@wakka.site
Details
| Price* (tax excluded) | 1 participants 47,000yen / person 2 participants 37,000yen / person 3 participants 34,000yen / person * 3 persons in a triple room 4 participants (or more) 32,000 yen / person * 4 persons in 2 rooms Please contact us at info@wakka.site, we will assist you for the reservation at Hanaguri Hotel. |
| Meeting point | Onomichi Station or Imabari Station |
| Minimum number of participants | Minimum 1 participants, Max 6 participants. |
| Itinerary | •10:00 MEET IN ONOMICHI / IMABARI •10:30 START CYCLING •(AFTERNOON/EVENING) CHECK IN •THE DAY AFTER •10:00 START CYCLING •16:00 ARRIVAL TO DESTINATION |
| Included | -1 Bicycle/person+helmet -1 Lock – Luggage transfer – Bicycle delivery and return – Hanaguri stay for any room (1 night) |
| Excluded | Meals and drinks, other types of transportation and ferry tickets are not included. |
| What to take | Suitable clothes for cycling, drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses |
| Reservation deadline | 3 week before departure. |
| Optional | (1) WAKKA offers many tours and activities to make your journey even more memorable and unique. You may add this tour with our activities and offers •English Cycling Guide 72.000 yen / day tax included •Free consultation regarding public transportation |
| Open from/to | All Year long |
| Age | 18 years old, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. |
| Payment method | Cash, credit card, electronic payment. |
| Qualification | – Ehime prefecture Governor Registered travel agency no. 3-213 – WAKKA corp.(6691-1 Inokuchi Kamiuracho Imabari Ehime, Japan) – Travel administrator: Arashi Murakami |
| Cancellation | No charges until 7 days before the event, subject to a fee after that. PLEASE CHECK OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
| Tour conductor | No tour conductor is attending on this tour |
| Notes | [ OVERALL ] -In case of bad weather, we will refund 50% of the total even the cancellation date is later than 7 days before check-in. [ WHEN YOU ARE CYCLING ] -Respect the traffic rules and do not ride in parallel or interfere with pedestrians or other vehicles. -In case of malfunctions or damages caused by the customer, additional fees may be charged. |
| How to apply | Kindly complete the required fields in the form below. https://forms.gle/Ga2YUPg193yyAMpp9 |