When it comes to cycling across Japan, Ehime prefecture should be part of anybody’s bucket list. From mountain to inland sea, there is plenty to see and do while cruising along one of the multitudes of well-planned routes crisscrossing the island of Shikoku’s northwestern side. First let’s take a ride through one of the most sought-after destinations for cyclists across the world over, the Shimanami Kaido. For hardcore folk, the entire ride is about 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) but for the purposes of this article we’ll only be going as far as the border to Hiroshima prefecture on the Honshu-side of the Setouchi sea, split between two relatively leisurely afternoons. Table of Contents 　1 […]

Have you ever been to Ehime Prefecture? It’s a place known as a cycling paradise. Ehime is blessed with a mild climate overlooking the Seto Inland Sea with a rich natural environment. There are many cycling routes, through sea and mountain, including the Shimanami Kaido, which was selected by CNN as one of the seven best cycling routes in the world. Ehime Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Shikoku on the Seto Inland Sea side and has the largest population of the four prefectures in Shikoku. It is famous for its production of “mikan” oranges and is surrounded by nature, both ocean and mountain. There are also many historical sites such as Matsuyama Castle and Dogo H […]

Join us for Cycling Shimanami 2024, one of the largest casual cycling events in Japan with 3,500 participants! It will be held in Ehime Prefecture on Sunday, October 27, 2024 and registration for all eight courses ranging from 40 to 140km will open on April 15, 2024 at 8:00pm JST(*). This is your chance to bike on the world-class Shimanami Kaido, which is a National Cycle Route of Japan and cyclist’s paradise.*The entry start in New York time is from 7:00 AM on Monday, April 15th. The Shimanami Kaido is an approximately 60km-long expressway spanning across the Seto Inland Sea, connecting Imabari City, Ehime to Onomichi City, Hiroshima. There will be eight different courses, including a compr […]