Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku Cycling Tour

A 9 day cycling tour on the Shimanami Kaido and Shikoku Island

Tour Dates

2024 Dates:

October 1 – 8 FULLY BOOKED

Nov 4 – 12 FULLY BOOKED

2025 Dates:

March 28 – April 5th Fully Booked (Private Group)

April 14 – 22 Fully Booked (waitlist available)

May 27 – June 04 Fully Booked (waitlist available)

   September 08 – 16 (G) Seats available

October 06 – 14 (G) Seats available

November 03 – 11 (G) Seats available

Early bird – Book 6 months prior to the start of the tour and receive a 5% discount.

(G) Guaranteed = Tour has reached the minimum number of guests required to depart 

Interested in making this tour private? Contact us for more details

Difficulty

Level 2 out of 5

Max Distance: 70km
Max Elevation Gain:  800m

A reasonable level of fitness required. Suitable for hybrid/cross bikes/road bikes/e-bikes 

See our hire bike options here

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Accomodation

Enjoy an 8-night stay across a charming mix of hand-picked premium hotels and traditional ryokan, showcasing our commitment to support local businesses as much as possible.

Price

 

2025 Pricing

Per person for double/twin  ¥550,000 JPY 

Single supplement + ¥66,000 JPY

Early Bird Discount – book early and save 5%!

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The trip

Shikoku Island is rapidly emerging as one of Asia’s top cycling destinations, and for good reason. Renowned worldwide for its 88-temple pilgrimage, Shikoku is brimming with beautiful forests, deep river valleys, and dramatic coastlines, where history and culture can be discovered at every turn.

Join us on this fully supported cycling tour as we delve deep into the Shikoku region, pausing to explore historic towns and villages, ancient temples, and Shinto shrines along the way. Immerse yourself in the delightful tapestry of local life, savouring wonderful Japanese cuisine crafted from the finest local ingredients. All this, while enjoying some of the finest cycling that Japan has to offer!

Highlights

  • Cycle on the islands and bridges of the famous Shimanami Kaido, one of Japan’s finest cycling routes.

  • Explore stunning Shikoku Island, with its beautiful coastline, emerald green river valleys and ancient temples and shrines. The cycling here is some of the best in Japan.

  • Soak in a hot-spring and enjoy  fantastic local cuisine at our wonderful range of accommodation.

  • Visit Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Japans oldest and most prestigous hotspring.

  • Spend 2 nights in Uchiko town, a hidden gem in Shikoku, where you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture and tradition.
  • Explore regions many visitors don’t see and get a genuine experience with our local guides.

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