What to do and see in Onomichi, Chugoku: The Best Outdoor Activities

November 3, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Onomichi, Japan including Shimanami Cycling Tours, Setouchi Seaplanes, The Red Bicycles Onomichi, Tabitasu, Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan, Ikuchijima, Innoshima Skyline Drive, Ikuchi Bridge, Onomichi Port (Ekimae Kowan Parking) Rental Cycle Terminal, Setoda Sunset Beach.
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1. Shimanami Cycling Tours

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Shimanami Cycling Tours

I would like to guide you from the Honshu Main Island to Shikoku Island through various islands and bridges. This route is called "Shimanami Highway" with a fantastic cycling road (one of the most beautiful cycling roads in the world. You'll feel like you're flying above the sea while you're cycling on the bridges. )

2. Setouchi Seaplanes

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Setouchi Seaplanes

We provide scenic flights -SETOUCHI Discovery Flight- as an activity in Hiroshima. Focusing on Onomichi Channel and the Geiyo Islands, known for their association with Japan's largest band of pirates, the Murakami Suigun, this sightseeing course offers aerial views of outstanding scenery rich with the romance of history.

3. The Red Bicycles Onomichi

1-10-5 Tsuchido, Onomichi 722-0035 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 848-21-0655 [email protected] http://2shimanami.com/
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The Red Bicycles Onomichi

Welcome to Onomichi where is the starting point of Shimanami Kaido! If you would like to go cycling Shimanami Kaido where is well known as the one of the world’s greatest cycling routes, with road type rent bicycle inexpensively, it’s available here. We strongly recommend you to book on our web site in advance, if you would like to rent them on the weekend in spring and autumn.

Reviewed By Dazzmuzza - Brisbane, Australia

I ride a lot and this guy knows his bikes. It’s essentially a high end bike store with some rentals. My partner and I rented an EBike and standard road bike and they both worked flawlessly. Helmet,wire lock and repair kits included with both bikes. It’s probably a tad more expensive than other rentals but you’re paying for well kept bikes that likely won’t fail on you. Would rent again. Plus the guy running the joint was super nice.

4. Tabitasu

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Tabitasu

Cycling tour in the most beautiful sea in Japan! Make a journey to the stunning island range, favored around the world for its beautiful scenery: Rabbit Island, Cycling Tour Take a guided tour through one of the most iconic islands in the world, and admire the passing scenery by bicycle

5. Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan

Higashigoshocho Jisaki Onomichi Port (Onomichi Ekimae Port Parking), Onomichi 722-0036 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 848-22-5332 http://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/rental/
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Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan

Rental fee and deposit are advance payment. There will be no refund even if you return the bike earlier than planned. Deposit will be paid back only when you return the bike at the same terminal you rent. ~About electric powered bike~ Electric powered bike is only for adult. Neither one way nor two days straight rental is allowed. Electric powered bike is only available at Onomichi Harbor, Setoda Tourist Information Center and Setoda Sunset Beach. ~Important information concerning the rental bikes~ Be sure to return your bicycle within the terminal business hours. If bicycles or any of their accessories are damaged, stolen, or lost, you will be required to reimburse us.. No responsibility will be taken for accidents, theft, or other incidents that are not the fault of the business operator. Shimanami Japan has concluded an accident insurance contract with an insurance company.

Reviewed By TimFP

We booked our bicycles one month in advance online and had no problems securing a reservation (this was in late November). We got decent new cross city bikes. Please check your bikes as some of the bikes can have problems with gears, seat adjustment etc. The staff at the Onomichi bike rental shop was helpful but did not speak much english. We were given some instructions to read and filled up some forms before we were off with our bikes. The bikes come with bicycle locks. Helmet rental is at a separate charge and is optional. For hassle free cycling, we arranged for our hotel in Onomichi to forward our main luggage to our hotel in Matsuyama the next day using a 3rd party Takkyubin service provider. We carried a small day pack for our 1 overnight stay in Omishima. Please note that same day luggage delivery is possible only for selected accommodations within the cycling route. Our itinerary was as follows First day we visited Onomichi->Mukoujima->Innoshima->Ikuchijima (visit Kosanji temple museum)-> Omishima (overnight) On the second day Visit Oyamamizumi shrine,ryokan dropped us off at Sakari Port for ferry ride to bunny island with bikes-> return to Omishima-> Hakata -> Oshima-> Imabari. The route is easy to follow (just look for the blue lines) and the elevations are carefully managed. The ride is not technical at all but some physical conditioning is advised as the route is long (we clocked around 96km mileage with some other small detours or stops). For those who are not entirely comfortable cycling on the roads (especially when there is heavy traffic), there are additional paths parallel to the official cycling route in large stretches on which you can also cycle. In terms of scenery, there is a mix of coastal views, soft industry and citrus orchards. There are restrooms, convenience stores, cafes/restaurants and/or rest stops interspersed along the route. I felt that 2 days was just about right for the trip. Any less and you will probably not be able to do any meaningful sightseeing.

6. Ikuchijima

Setodacho, Onomichi 722-2403 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 845-26-3031 https://www.kankou.pref.hiroshima.jp/seeplayexp/see/setouchi/island/ikuchishima/index.html
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Ikuchijima

7. Innoshima Skyline Drive

Onomichi Hiroshima Prefecture
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Innoshima Skyline Drive

8. Ikuchi Bridge

Setouchi Shimanam Kaido, Onomichi Hiroshima Prefecture http://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/soshiki/97/ikuchi-bridge.html
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Ikuchi Bridge

9. Onomichi Port (Ekimae Kowan Parking) Rental Cycle Terminal

9 Higashigoshocho Ekimae Kowan Parking, Onomichi 722-0036 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 848-22-5332 http://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/rental/
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Onomichi Port (Ekimae Kowan Parking) Rental Cycle Terminal

10. Setoda Sunset Beach

1506-15 Setodacho Tarumi, Onomichi 722-2404 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 845-27-1100 http://www.onomichi-sunset-beach.jp/index.html
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Setoda Sunset Beach

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