The Shimanami Kaido is a beautiful coastal route that connects Onomichi to Imabari and is an attractive spot for touring enthusiasts.
Known as the Nishi-Seto Expressway, its scenic views and open-air driving experience fascinate many riders and drivers.
Overview of Shimanami Kaido
It is a course of about 60 km in total length connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.
The road consists of Nishiseto Expressway, Ikuchijima Road, and Oshima Road.
Bridges other than Shin-Onomichi Bridge have motorized bicycles and roads for bicycles and pedestrians.
Shimanami Kaido route
Bridge length | 549.0m |
Span length | 215.0m |
Tower height | 78.3m |
Girder height | 34.0m |
Bridge length | 1,270.0m |
Span length | 770.0m |
Tower height | 135.85m |
Girder height | 50.0m |
Bridge length | 1,480,0m |
Span length | 890.0m |
Tower height | 220.0m |
Girder height | 26.0m |
Road Station Imabari City Tatara Shimanami Park
Bridge length | 328m |
Span length | 297m |
Girder height | 26m |
Michi-no-Eki Hakata S/C Park
Generic term for Hakata Bridge and Oshima Ohashi Bridge
Hakata Bridge
Bridge length | 325m |
Girder height | 26m |
Oshima Bridge
Bridge length | 840m |
Tower height | 97m |
Girder height | 32m |
Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiikikan
Divided into Kurushima-Kaikyo First Bridge, Kurushima-Kaikyo Second Bridge, and Kurushima-Kaikyo Third Bridge
Bridge length | 4,105m |
Tower height | 178m |
Girder height | 65m |
Information about the Shimanami Kaido
Info | Setouchi Shimanami Kaido ■Location Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture – Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture ■Fees Standard car/4,920 yen Light car/3,980 yen Bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles under 125cc/500 yen Pedestrian/Free ■Parking lot Ohama PA/Setoda PA ■Inquiries Tel:078-291-1033 ■Website jb-honshi.co.jp/shimanami |
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Summary
Along the Shimanami Kaido, you can enjoy not only the beautiful coastline and the scenery of the islands scattered in the Seto Inland Sea, but also the sights of the islands and the local food culture.
The Shimanami Kaido will be a fascinating adventure destination not only for drivers and touring riders, but also for nature lovers, landscape photographers, and more.
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