I'm going on a bicycle trip on the Shimanami Kaido! Can you recommend a place to stay that offers "unpretentious hospitality"?

Question

I'm planning a cycling trip with 3 friends on the Shimanami Kaido. We're planning to take our time and move around, but which accommodations are recommended? If you have experience, please let me know.

user · Accepted Answer

A few years ago, I took a boat from Onomichi to Setouchi on Ikuchijima Island and enjoyed cycling from there. This Ryokan (Japanese inn) has been used as a filming Ryokan (Japanese inn) for movies, but it is a casual inn with reasonable prices. The food, which uses local seafood, was fresh and delicious. Ikuchijima Island has many things to see, including Kosanji Temple, the Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art, and many mandarin orange orchards. I think it is an island where you can relax.

user · Answer

We recommend the Imabari Kokusai Hotel, located near the Shimanami Kaido. In addition to cycling, this hotel is conveniently located as a base for sightseeing in the Setouchi region. The city is home to shipbuilding, branded towels, and the Murakami Suigun. Take your time watching the sunset in the Setouchi region and touring Imabari Castle. Everything is within walking distance. It's also close to Matsuyama, Dogo Onsen and the autumn scenery of Oku-Dogo. And Matsuyama Castle, a famous castle of its kind in Japan. Masaoka Shikido and the Botchan Train. It's less than an hour away by car or train from Matsuyama. Please enjoy Imabari to the fullest.

Aim · Answer

A friend of mine who loves cycling chose the Imabari Urban Hotel in Ehime as his accommodation when he recently rode along the Shimanami Kaido. It is located right next to Imabari Station, and he was very happy that he could bring his bicycle into his room. He said that even with his bicycle in the room, the room was spacious and he was able to stay very comfortably. Please feel free to use this as a reference.

King Kong · Answer

This hotel is located in front of Onomichi Station, the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido. The location is great. It faces the sea, so the view from the sea side is especially great. By the way, Onomichi is also famous as a movie town, so it's a good idea to take a walk around the town. The food is also delicious.

AKIO · Answer

I used to go to Shimanami a lot for work. I stayed at a lot of Ryokan (Japanese inn), but the best one was "Sawaki Ryokan (Japanese inn)" located right next to Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island. It's a down-to-earth Ryokan (Japanese inn). The food was delicious, mainly seafood. I remember being able to relax in the private bath.

momoiro · Answer

Although it is a business hotel, you can bring your bicycle into the room, so it is safe. The bath is small, but there are bath salts, which is good for relieving fatigue. The staff are very friendly, and there is a massage machine in the lobby. The breakfast is a set meal type, but the smiles of the staff are soothing. It is a good hotel.

I'm going on a bicycle trip on the Shimanami Kaido! Can you recommend a place to stay that offers "unpretentious hospitality"?

Suminoe Ryokan

Ryokan (Japanese inn) was also used as a filming location for movies

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Hotel in Imabari near Shimanami Kaido

Imabari Urban Hotel

Can I bring my bike into the room?

4. Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

A hotel at the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido

5. Sawaki

A relaxing Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Imabari

6. Hotel Kikusui Imabari

Cyclist-friendly business hotel

7. Tsutsui

The bath is full of floating lemons

8. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Fukuyama-Ekimae

A hotel in front of Fukuyama Station, perfect for cycling

9. Kyukamura Setouchi-Toyo

A vacation village with the best sashimi buffet