Conquer all the Honshi-Shikoku Bridges registered in the Guinness World Records! Don’t miss the world heritage sites of Himeji Castle, Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine!
Highlights
- Ride across all “Honshu-Shikoku Bridges” （listed in Guinness World Records）
- World heritage： Peace Memorial Park & Atom dome （Hiroshima）, Itsukushima Shrine（Miyajima）, Himeji-jo Castle
- Japanese soul food： Soba, Okonomiyaki, Sanuki udon
- Amazing winding roads and beautiful seaside roads, beautiful autumn leaves
- Touring season：April ～ November
- Best season：April（Cherry blossom） November（Autumn leaves）
1st day｜Kyoto → Takamatsu
After leaving Casuno Motorcycle in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, we will head to Himeji Castle, a world heritage site. Please take a leisurely stroll under the guidance of a volunteer guide.
Then, take the ferry to Shodoshima. The sea is calm and the boarding time is short, so even people who are not good at boats can do it. Please be completely healed by the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the refreshing breeze.
Shodoshima is a treasure trove of fun winding roads and beautiful seaside roads. This spot can be called a biker’s paradise.
Himeji-jo castle（world heritage） Shodoshima island Kanka-kei（Shodoshima） Japanese monkey（shodoshima） Angel road（Shodoshima） Olive park（Shodoshima）
2nd day｜Takamatsu → Hiroshima
Cross the Seto Ohashi Bridge, which is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, and head to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. This bridge is majestic and most popular with foreign bikers.
For lunch, we recommend the handmade soba noodles made by a famous soba chef.
In the afternoon, we will drive through traditional Japanese mountain village scenery before heading to Hiroshima. If you have a request, we can introduce you to a famous Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant.
Great Seto Bridge Great Seto Bridge Kurashiki hand-made Soba
We run through such a places in the afternoon. We run through such a places in the afternoon. Hiroshima city Hiroshima styled okonomiyaki
3rd day｜Hiroshima → Imabari
Leave your bike and luggage at your hotel and explore the World Heritage Site Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome.
Afterwards, head to Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site.
In the afternoon, we will drive through one of Japan’s leading shipbuilding areas and cross the Shimanami Kaido, one of the bridges connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
In the evening, enjoy Japanese cuisine and hot springs at a Japanese-style resort hotel.
Peace Memorial Park（world heritage） Atomic Dome（world heritage） Itsukushima shrine（world heritage） Specialty of Miyajima
Kure（city of the shipbuilding） old town atmosphere Shimanami-kaido（Onomichi） Shimanami-kaido（Imabari）
4th day｜Imabari → Sanuki
On this day, let’s enjoy cornering in the mountains of Shikoku.
Please also enjoy the Besshi Copper Mine ruins, known as the Machu Picchu of the East, and Oboke and Koboke, which are popular with foreign visitors to Japan.
After a long day of running, you can relax in the hot springs.
Loop bridge Bessi-dozan Mountain road of Shikoku twisty roads of Shikoku
Oboke Koboke Kazura-bashi Iyadani（steep cliff） hot springs
5th day｜Sanuki → Kyoto
Wake up a little early, visit Kotohira Shrine, and eat Sanuki udon, a specialty of Kagawa.
After leaving the hotel, we will cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest suspension bridge in the world, and head towards Kobe.
Visit KAWASAKI’s museum and sake brewery before returning to Kyoto.
Kotohira-gu shrine Sanuki udon Akashi kaikyo ohashi bridge Kobe（Kwasaki museum） Sake breweries Sake（rice wine）
Message from tour director
Best balance of sightseeing and bike riding — This is a tour where you can enjoy sightseeing, riding, and food in a well-balanced manner. Please fully enjoy the real Japan that is not listed in guidebooks.
＊This is model route planed by Kyoto Bike Travel. You can trace this route with our rental bikes. You can also arrange this route. Please enjoy your own touring in japan.
