Hiroshima & Shimanami Kaido self-guided 6 Days

Enjoy the slow island life on the Setouchi Inland Sea with cycling, kayaking and walking

Hiroshima & Shimanami Kaido self-guided 6 Days

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June 2024
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Tour details

Hiroshima & Shimanami Kaido self-guided 6 Days
x1 traveller
USD 0
Single room additional charge
USD 795
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  • Duration: 6 days
  • Trip level:
    Active
    Level
  • Availability: Recommended from March until November
  • Type:Self-guided
    Level
  • Price: USD 2,510(Price per person, based on 2 travellers sharing a room)
Highlights
  • Cycling island-to-island along the scenic Seto Inland sea
  • Sea kayaking around Tomonoura Bay
  • Enjoy wonderful views over the sea, valleys and mountains of Hiroshima
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage of Miyajima Island with its free-roaming deer
  • Pay a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and accompanying museum

Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea are some of the most scenic areas of Japan. This tour offers an exploration of the wonderful variety of towns, villages, and islands in both rural and central Hiroshima through activities suited to you – kayaking, cycling, sightseeing walks, and hiking. Explore the seaside town of Tomonoura and UNESCO World Heritage island Miyajima, famous for its friendly deer and the iconic 'floating' torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Walk through the emotional history of Hiroshima, and stroll the timeless hilltop communities of Onomichi, finishing with our version of the varied and scenic island-hopping cycling course Shimanami Kaidō. Pass over the Setouchi Inland Sea, visiting remote islands along the way – together with deliciously fresh seafood cuisine, this route offers a uniquely modern café culture, before ending in Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku.

Please ask for information about our tour extension to the historic ancient capital of Nara. This tour offers gentle cycling and hiking suitable for children of 13 and up. All activities are optional, so please enquire about alternatives if travelling with younger passengers.

For the cycling sections, E-bikes are also available for a supplemental fee.

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What is included
5 nights at Japanese inns or western-style hotels
5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Round-trip train tickets from Kyōto or Ōsaka
Sea Kayaking on Tomonoura Bay
Detailed day-by-day itinerary, walking directions, and maps for Tomonoura, Onomichi, Hiroshima and Miyajima
Round-trip ferry tickets between Hiroshima and Miyajima
Bicycle rental and topographical cycling maps along the Shimanami Kaidō
Local support by telephone and email
Our Preparing for your trip and Travelling in Japan guidebooks
What is not included
Flights
Airport transfers
Drinks and meals not included in itinerary
Single room supplement(s) for solo occupancy
Daily luggage transfer
Itinerary

Tour itineraries are subject to change. We will inform you of any amendments as soon as we become aware of them.