- Distance
- 70 km
- Duration
- Half day
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Highest point
- 48 m
Six bridges, a handful of islands, the Seto Inland Sea under them. Built for bicycles, still a proper drive — if you let the cyclists own the blue line.
Top highlights
- High altitude48 m
- SetodaKōsan-ji and the hills of Ikuchijima. A stop, not a glance.
- Tatara BridgeThe long one. The sea is the whole argument.
- Road qualityExpressway-grade bridges, quiet island roads between. Tolls on the crossings. Wind on Tatara. The cycle track is separate; stay off it.
- PermitsBridge tolls. ETC or cash at the booths.
- Best timeMar – May, Oct – Nov
Recommended itinerary
Onomichi, Hiroshima
Start
Setoda
30 km
Tatara Bridge
42 km
Imabari, Ehime
End · 70 km
