How to get to the Shimanami Kaido from Osaka: Orange Ferry Service
Often acknowledged as the best cycling route in Japan, the Shimanami Kaido won’t disappoint. For cyclists heading there from Osaka, the journey is simple.
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Often acknowledged as the best cycling route in Japan, the Shimanami Kaido won’t disappoint. For cyclists heading there from Osaka, the journey is simple.
Image by Giuseppe Ciaola Route Not too long at 40km but more than enough to get a good workout in.
Exploring Osaka and the hills of Minoh is classic Japan cycling: winding roads, sudden steep climbs, lush scenery, picturesque streams and monkeys.